Races in May 2027 in Alberta
19 races with a confirmed date in May 2027 across Alberta — the biggest group is 5K races (10). The busiest day is Saturday, May 29, 2027 with 5 races. Every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
The big ones in May
Multi-distance race weekends — the ones worth planning around.
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
Tails in the Wind
Calgary, AB · Road · 5km / 1mi · from $29
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
2027 Edmonton First Responders Half Marathon
Edmonton, AB · Road · 21km / 10km / 5km / 1km · from $45
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
2027 Eyeball The Wall Run
Calgary, AB · Road · 30km / 15km / 5km
- Friday, May 28, 2027
Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run & Walk
Canmore, AB · Road · 21.1km / 10km / 5km
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Blackfoot Ultra 2027
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 100km / 50mi / 50km / 25km · from $107
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Servus Calgary Marathon
Calgary, AB · Road · 42.2km / 21.1km / 10km / 5km
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Edmonton 2027
Edmonton, AB · Road · 10km / 5km / 1km
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
2027 Beneva Calgary Marathon
Calgary, AB · Road · 42km / 21km / 10km / 5km
What May is made of
Where they are
Every race in May
When
19 races listed
- Saturday, May 1, 2027

Tails in the Wind
Calgary, AB · Road running · 1mi / 5km · from 29
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
The Oldman Backyard Ultra
Lethbridge, AB · Trail
- Sunday, May 2, 2027

2027 Edmonton First Responders Half Marathon
Edmonton, AB · Road running · 21km / 10km / 5km / 1km · from 45
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
2027 Eyeball The Wall Run
Calgary, AB · Road running · 5km / 15km / 30km
- Saturday, May 8, 2027

Wainwright Runners Backyard Ultra 2027
Wainwright, AB · Trail · from 88
- Saturday, May 8, 2027

Bum Run Calgary 2027
Calgary, AB · Road running · 5km / 500m · from 13
- Sunday, May 9, 2027

2027 Sport Chek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Wheel
Calgary, AB · Road running · 5km / 10km
- Saturday, May 15, 2027

Lakou Backyard Ultra
Spruce Grove, AB · Trail · from 196
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
Park to Pints 2027
Canmore, AB · Road running
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
Zulu Challenge Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB · Obstacle (OCR)
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- Saturday, May 22, 2027
Zulu Challenge Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, AB · Obstacle (OCR)
- Friday, May 28, 2027
Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run & Walk
Canmore, AB · Road running · 21.1km / 10km / 5km
- Saturday, May 29, 2027

Blackfoot Ultra 2027
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 100km / 50mi / 50km / 25km · from 107
- Saturday, May 29, 2027

Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Edmonton 2027
Edmonton, AB · Road running · 5km / 10km / 1km
- Saturday, May 29, 2027

Vertical Vendetta
Blairmore, AB · Trail · 10km / 2km · from 68
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Servus Calgary Marathon
Calgary, AB · Road running · 42.2km / 21.1km / 10km / 5km
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Zulu Challenge Edmonton
Edmonton, AB · Obstacle (OCR)
- Sunday, May 30, 2027

2027 Beneva Calgary Marathon
Calgary, AB · Road running · 42km / 21km / 10km / 5km
- Sunday, May 30, 2027

Drumheller Wild Rose Women's Triathlon and Walk/Run
Drumheller, AB · Triathlon / duathlon · 25km / 5km · from 61
Races in May 2027 — FAQ
- How many races are there in May 2027 in Alberta?
- 19 with a confirmed date, and the biggest group is 5K races with 10. The busiest single day is Saturday, May 29, 2027, with 5 races. Recompiled nightly from the organizers' own calendars, so the number moves as races are announced.
- When should I register for a May race?
- Most Canadian races take entries until race week — what expires first is the price tier, not the spot. Check the fee window on the race's page before you wait.
- Do I sign up here?
- No. Every listing links straight to the organizer's own registration page. RaceFinder never takes signups or a cut.
Planning further out? Build a season, see when race season peaks in Canada, or check which entry fees go up next.