Trail races in Nova Scotia

Trail races across Nova Scotia: 8 with a confirmed date (17 more are waiting on a date). Next up: Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra on September 26, 2026.

Updated daily — every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.

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When

Confirmed dates only

25 races listed

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra
Mabou, NS · Trail · from 94
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Trail Mayhem (Youth Running Series)
Windsor, NS · Trail
Sunday, October 4, 2026
The Chiggy Ultra - 2026Reg closes soon
Advocate Harbour, NS · Trail · 8km / 51km / 102km / 153km · from 29
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Kinadapt - Mordus D La Trail
Rawdon, NS · Trail
Date to be announced
Long Lake Lap DogDate TBA
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS · Trail · 3km / 1km
Date to be announced
Salomon Bay 50/50Date TBA
Head of Saint Margarets Bay, NS · Trail · 16km / 50km
Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Mangy Coyote 13 Hour Trail
Trenton, NS · Trail · from 95
Date to be announced
Rescue RunDate TBA
Trenton, NS · Trail
Date to be announced
Flyin' NutzDate TBA
Black Point, NS · Trail · 10km
Date to be announced
Salomon Toboggan RunDate TBA
Head of St Margarets Bay, NS · Trail

New races in Nova Scotia, once a month

Newly listed races, and the registrations closing in the next three weeks. One email a month, one click to leave.

Trail races in Nova Scotia — FAQ

How many trail races are there in Nova Scotia in 2026?: Trail races listed for Nova Scotia right now: 8 with a confirmed date, plus 17 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 Nova Scotia?: Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra in Mabou on September 26, 2026.
Which Nova Scotia cities host the most trail races?: Mabou (2), Windsor (1), Advocate Harbour (1).