SEE YOU
ON THE TRAILS.

2010: hosted our first trail race. 2011: started the first trail running series in Atlantic Canada. 2012: Nova Scotia Trail Running was officially formed. Rockin' and rollin' ever since.

Runners at Pollett's Cove in Cape Breton
How to get involved

Pick your
adventure.

Whether you're chasing a buckle or just want company in the woods, come and join us.

Our Races

A handful of one-of-a-kind events through the year — winter backyards, coastal ultras, orienteering and a fast, flowy finale.

Browse races

Group Runs

6 PM every Thursday, year-round. Social, stop-and-go, and nobody gets left behind.

See the schedule

Coaching

From your first trail steps to your first hundred-miler — personal coaching to get you there.

Learn more
Sponsored by Salomon

2026 Races

Full calendar
6JUN

Keji's Backyard Ultra

Kejimkujik National Park · 6.7K loops · Backyard · no limit
View race
7–9AUG

Capes 100

Mabou, Cape Breton · 100 Miles
View race
26SEP

Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra

Mabou, Cape Breton · ~4K loop · 370m+ · Vertical Backyard
View race
17OCT

The Bay 50

St. Margaret's Bay · 25K & 50K
View race
8NOV

Flyin' Nutz

St. Margaret's Bay · 10.4K · Season Ender
View race
Trail runners on the Capes 100 course
The flagship · Aug 7–9, 2026

CAPES
100

Run atop the spectacular Mabou Highlands and along the waters of the Atlantic. Trails that will inspire and challenge you in equal measure.

100miDistance
MabouCape Breton, NS
Aug 7–92026
Explore Capes 100
Thursdays · 6 PM · all year

The most social
8K you'll run.

  • 01 All-inclusive — nobody gets left behind.
  • 02 Stop-and-go chatting, 6–10K in 70–90 minutes.
  • 03 Bring a pack: food, drink, jacket & a headlamp.
  • 04 Locations rotate weekly — find them with what3words.
Full schedule
Next run · Thursday, Jun 4 · 6:00 PM
Jerry Lawrence Park
NSTR Van on the trails
Stay Connected

Join the conversation on Facebook

Weekly run updates, race chatter, photos, it all happens on our Facebook page.

Follow on Facebook
Powered by