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Alberta

The best running trails in Alberta

4.6

(109)

10,338

runners

785

runs

Running in Alberta is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Alberta—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

5.0

(2)

239

runners

1. Running loop from 1 Street Southwest

10.0km

01:03

70m

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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200

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2. Glenmore Reservoir loop from Midnapore

16.3km

01:45

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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171

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3. Running loop from Point McKay

18.3km

01:53

50m

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(1)

163

runners

4. Running loop from 3 Street Southwest

7.68km

00:48

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.5

(4)

158

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5. Bow River loop from 7 Street Southwest

9.85km

01:01

50m

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.3

(3)

134

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6. Bow River loop from Renfrew

10.7km

01:07

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

132

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7. Canmore Engine Bridge – Pathway to Bow River loop from Town Centre

10.5km

01:05

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

106

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8. Willow Pond loop from Westbrook

16.3km

01:47

170m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from University

26.5km

02:45

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bow River loop from Erlton/Stampede

20.7km

02:08

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Alberta

1. Running loop from 1 Street Southwest

2. Glenmore Reservoir loop from Midnapore

3. Running loop from Point McKay

4. Running loop from 3 Street Southwest

5. Bow River loop from 7 Street Southwest

6. Bow River loop from Renfrew

7. Canmore Engine Bridge – Pathway to Bow River loop from Town Centre

8. Willow Pond loop from Westbrook

9. Running loop from University

10. Bow River loop from Erlton/Stampede

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