Calgary
Running Calendar near Calgary 2026-2027
Monthly updates for Calgary
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Explore the top running races near Calgary for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.
July 2026
A loop-format event on July 17, 2026 where runners complete a 6.706 km circuit each hour until one remains, starting and finishing at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park with basic aid and access to Genesis Place.
Trail races at Bowmont Park feature singletrack routes with short climbs, fast descents and river valley views. Multiple distances include kids 1 km and 3 km plus 7.4 km and 11.7 km options, with aid stations and a cup free setup.
Run4Sudan Calgary on July 26, 2026 is a community fundraising event at RiverWalk Plaza partnered with Sadagaat Canada and IDRF to support emergency relief in Sudan. Events include a 5K run, 1K walk and a kids race.
Join an inclusive 5 km fun run or walk at Calgary Sandy Beach to support community programs for people with disabilities. Enjoy a vibrant race village with snacks and activities for participants and spectators.
August 2026
Multi distance triathlon at Lake Chaparral in Calgary celebrating its 26th edition. Events include standard, sprint, tri it, open water swims, duathlon, aquabike and kids races with supervised swim and on road bike laps.
A colourful family friendly bubble run in Airdrie on August 9, 2026 featuring a 2.5 km loop that can be repeated for 5 km. Entry includes a wristband and a finisher medal and strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
The 48th Calgary Women's Run returns to North Glenmore Park on August 23, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km distances for women and girls only, with individual and team categories and a 300 participant cap.
A trail event at Nose Hill Park on August 30, 2026 offering 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a 2 km kids run. Courses are chip timed, well marked and supported by aid stations with on-course medical care and post race food.
A 17 km one-lap trail race at Nose Hill Park with official chip timing, a midcourse aid station and race photos and swag included.
September 2026
Run for Life 2026 is a weeklong hybrid event by CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention combining a Calgary memorial gathering at North Glenmore Park with virtual participation options for walking, running, biking and other activities.
Dino Dash in Calgary supports the University of Calgary Dinos with 5 km and 10 km races plus a kids track event. Package pick up is in Marda Loop, entries include a shirt, medal, chip timing and post race food.
A family friendly day at Heritage Park featuring a 6 km run, a 1.7 km park circuit, pancake breakfast and kids entertainment. The event raises funds for youth mental health and helped create a community mental health centre.
The 46th Calgary Police Classic at Cowboys Park offers a kids race, an 8 km and a half marathon with in-person and virtual options, and raises funds for the Calgary Police Youth Foundation.
A colourful 5k at North Glenmore Park with inflatable monsters, powder and bubble stations plus a separate music festival. Family friendly options available and strollers are permitted on course.