Trail races in Alberta
Trail races across Alberta: 20 with a confirmed date (35 more are waiting on a date). Calgary, Bragg Creek and Lethbridge have the most. Next up: 2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Weaselhead on September 26, 2026.
Updated daily — every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
When
55 races listed
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Weaselhead
Calgary, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km · from 90
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Devon
Devon, AB · Trail · 21km / 3km / 1km · from 90
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Dopamine Dash 2026Reg closes soonPrice rises soon
Sundre, AB · Trail · 5km / 1km · from 24
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Saddle Hills UltraReg closes soon
Hythe, AB · Trail · 60km / 40km / 20km / 10km · from 121
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Lacombe Memorial Trail Run
Lacombe, AB · Trail
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Iron Horse Ultra 100
St. Paul, AB · Trail · 100mi / 100km
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
Grizzly Ultra Marathon & Relay
Canmore, AB · Trail · 50km
- Date to be announced
Sweater WeatherDate TBA
Canmore, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
12th Annual Warm Hands Warm Hearts RunDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 10km / 21km / 5km
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
Racing Dusk
Bragg Creek, AB · Trail · 20mi
New races in Alberta, once a month
Newly listed races, and the registrations closing in the next three weeks. One email a month, one click to leave.
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
St. Patricks Day Trail Run 2027
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 10km / 5km
- Date to be announced
Hill of a RaceDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 10km / 5km
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
The Oldman Backyard Ultra
Lethbridge, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
Wainwright Runners Backyard UltraDate TBA
Wainwright, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Sikome LakeDate TBA
Calgary, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: TerwillegarDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Lakou Backyard UltraDate TBA
Spruce Grove, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
Union Trail Run 5K/10KDate TBA
Medicine Hat, AB · Trail
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
Vertical Vendetta
Blairmore, AB · Trail · 10km / 2km · from 68
- Date to be announced
Blackfoot UltraDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 100km / 50mi / 50km / 25km
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Whitemud ParkDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
Folding Mountain Ultra
Yellowhead County, AB · Trail · 25km / 60km · from 191
- Date to be announced
Crazy Muley UltraDate TBA
Edgerton, AB · Trail · 50km / 25km
- Date to be announced
Coulee Cactus CrawlDate TBA
Lethbridge, AB · Trail · 20mi
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Canmore Nordic Centre #1Date TBA
Canmore, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Hidden Oasis UltraDate TBA
Elkwater, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
North Sun UltraDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 50km / 30km
- Date to be announced
Hardisty Trail RunDate TBA
Hardisty, AB · Trail · 10km / 5km / 2km
- Date to be announced
The YEG TraverseDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 42km / 21km
- Friday, June 25, 2027
Meet the Minotaur
Crowsnest Pass, AB · Trail · 33.5km / 10.5km / 4km
- Saturday, June 26, 2027
Grassroots Backyard Ultra
Okotoks, AB · Trail
- Date to be announced
Rosebud Valley Trail RunDate TBA
Rosebud, AB · Trail · 5km / 10km / 21km
- Date to be announced
Powderface Mountain Marathon & Half MarathonDate TBA
Bragg Creek, AB · Trail · 42km / 21km
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
Sinister 7 Ultra
Crowsnest Pass, AB · Trail · 100mi / 50mi / 50km / 21km · from 240
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
Taber Tuff 25 / 12.5
Taber, AB · Trail · 25km / 12.5km / 6km
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Bowmont ParkDate TBA
Calgary, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
5 Peaks Trail Running Series: GoldbarDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 3km / 1km
- Date to be announced
Moose Is LooseDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 21km / 10km
- Sunday, August 1, 2027
Canadian Death Race
Grande Cache, AB · Trail · 120km / 118km / 6km / 50km · from 280
- Date to be announced
Chad’s Day For Change Urban Trail RaceDate TBA
Edmonton, AB · Trail · 5km / 12km / 10km / 21km
Trail races in Alberta — FAQ
- How many trail races are there in Alberta in 2026?
- Trail races listed for Alberta right now: 20 with a confirmed date, plus 35 that ran last season and haven't announced their next one. The list refreshes nightly as organizers announce new dates.
- What is the next one in Alberta?
- 2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Weaselhead in Calgary on September 26, 2026.
- Which Alberta cities host the most trail races?
- Calgary (2), Bragg Creek (2), Lethbridge (2).