17 Canadian trail running accounts to follow on Instagram

Photo backdrops don’t get much better than the Canadian outdoors. That’s perhaps why some of the best Instagram accounts come from trail runners, races and photographers.

Not only is the photo-sharing platform a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest from the scene, personal accounts may also offer an insider’s look at how and where runners train, their other hobbies and much more.

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We’ve rounded up some of the top Canadian trail running accounts (in no particular order) that CR recommends following. Click on each account name to be redirected or to see more photos from each of the 17 accounts.

Ellie Greenwood (@ultraellie)

Good luck to everyone racing Chuckanut 50k on Saturday. I've loved each of the six times I've run it, a great early season training motivator and gauge of fitness. Maybe I'll be able to run it next year. For this year I'll settle for finish line volunteering and providing some Twitter coverage on iRunFar. Hope to see lots of you out there, and remember – save a little something for that return trip along the Interurban – I always loved putting the foot to the floor for those six miles. . ?: @glenntach . . . . #chuckanut #chuckanut50k #bellingham #fairhaven #trailrunning #trailracing #ultrarunning #ultraracing #racevolunteering #pacificnorthwest #timetoplay #feedyouradventure #irunfar

A post shared by Ellie Greenwood (@ultraellie) on Mar 16, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

Gary Robbins (@garyrobbins)

Taking it all in as we descend 7333ft Knight Peak to gain 7250ft Baby Munday North Peak (center) via the snowfields and then 7343ft Stewart Peak (left) via the ridge. The North Cascades always leave me immensely satisfied, while tugging at me to return again asap, and I always do my absolute best to oblige. #sharechilliwack #timetoplay #knightpeak #stewartpeak #babymunday

A post shared by Gary Robbins (@garyrobbins) on Aug 6, 2016 at 10:22pm PDT

Hilary Ann (@thehilaryann)

Can we talk about how beautiful it was on Sunday?? ?Almost like real Spring (hint hint Vancouver). Had just the best day of adventuring with @adameloso (?☺??). It's even helping me stay sane through my last few exams and deadlines this week (and then I'm halfway done my graphic design program ALREADY??). Happppy hump day?

A post shared by Hilary (@thehilaryann) on Apr 5, 2017 at 8:28am PDT

Brice Ferre (@briceferre)

I'm pretty proud to share my third cover for @canadianrunning magazine with you guys. (The fourth is on the way too! ?) For this one, I got to photograph my friend @garyrobbins who is clearly one of the fastest/toughest trail ultra runners we have in North America. Plus he obviously cares a great deal about colour coordination ?, which makes him A-Ok in my book. Gary is about to tackle the Barkley Marathon (100 mile race) for the second time and the whole Canadian trail running community is behind him. It's gonna be one Hell of a challenge, but if anyone from Canada can do it, it's probably him… Godspeed buddy!

A post shared by Brice Ferré Studio (@briceferre) on Mar 17, 2017 at 1:31pm PDT

Rob Krar (@robkrar)

Burly. #VaporKrar #Feb2017 ? @ken_etzel

A post shared by rob krar (@robkrar) on Jan 29, 2017 at 5:18pm PST

Anne-Marie Madden (@am.madden)

Beautiful snowy and sunny start to 2017. Happy New Years everyone!

A post shared by Anne-Marie Madden (@am.madden) on Jan 1, 2017 at 10:46am PST

Whiskey The Vizsla (@mywhiskeygirl)

Wait a second… How did I get up here? #whatjusthappened #dogsonadventures #yourtofino #oops

A post shared by Whiskey The Vizsla (@mywhiskeygirl) on Mar 27, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

Rich Wheater (@richwheaterphoto)

So what does one do immediately after a super successful first day of 5 Peaks series, up at Alice Lake in Squamish? Go running of course! Now, name that trail… @spalonen @lasportivana #squamish #squampton #trailrunning #squamishtrailrunning #seatosky #alicelake @mec @5peaksrun #nextbookproject

A post shared by Rich Wheater (@richwheaterphoto) on Apr 16, 2016 at 7:33pm PDT

Adam Gilbert (@adameloso)

Awesome day running up some mountains, with my good friend @thehilaryann . We ended up finding an epic view point, and got some crazy battle wounds along the way. ?. Our legs will never look the same ?. Happy Sunday everyone #happyplace #mountains #trailrun #adventure #vancity #optoutside #mec #mecnation #snow #hellobc #mylifeontherun

A post shared by Adam Gilbert (@adameloso) on Apr 2, 2017 at 6:54pm PDT

Brian McCurdy (@brianmccurdyphotography)

Congratulations to all the runners that braved the Fat Dog 120 this past weekend. Racers tackled a relentless course littered with huge climbs, quad busting descents, sweltering heat and long, lonely nights….and a little river crossing! Always a pleasure to be part of such an incredible event. #explorebc #fatdog120 @fatdog120 @manningpark #trailrunning #trailrunner #alpinerunning #ultrarunning

A post shared by Brian (@brianmccurdyphotography) on Aug 16, 2016 at 11:54am PDT

Squamish 50 (@squamish50)

He's got legs and he knows how to use them. @brianmccurdyphotography #SQ50 #squamish50

A post shared by Squamish 50 (@squamish50) on Apr 1, 2017 at 6:34am PDT

Adam Campbell (@adamo1979)

Chasing the weekend ?by T Hong

A post shared by Adam Campbell (@adamo1979) on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:13am PDT

Nick Elson (@nicksethelson)

I had a definite home field advantage for the Canadian Mountain Running Championships which were held in Squamish this year as part of the Sea-to-Sky Scramble race. However, an uphill race against strong competition is guaranteed to be painful and so I was quite pleased to run well and defend the national title. Photo: Squamish Valley Photography Club @lasportivana

A post shared by Nick Elson (@nicksethelson) on Jun 27, 2016 at 10:06am PDT

Hailey Van Dyk (@haileyvandyk)

You never know how strong you are until you put yourself in a situation where you have to test yourself. Watching women push themselves up a 3200m peak, beyond what they thought their limit is is truth amazing. We hugged, we cheered, we cried. I love my job! ??✌?️? ?: @braulioromerocr . . #timetoplay #seemeRLAG #costarica #RLAG #trailchix #runlikeagirl #getoutside #trailrunning #salomonrunning #teamcep #runsteepgethigh #ultrarunning #runitfast #runtagit #optoutside #puravida #wanderlust #adventureproof #dirtbagrunners #wearewildness #instarunners #strongwomen #outdoorwomen #seekthewild #inspiringwomenrunners #thisiscostarica #womensrunningcommunity #runningterritory

A post shared by Hailey Van Dyk (@haileyvandyk) on Mar 2, 2017 at 1:54pm PST

Parks Canada (@parks.canada)

Adventure awaits at #GrosMorneNationalPark! Soaring fjords and moody #mountains tower above a diverse panorama of #beaches and bogs, #forests and cliffs. Shaped by colliding continents and grinding glaciers, #GrosMorne’s ancient #landscape is a #UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amazing photo from @alyleung. #liveauthentic #weekendvibes #exploreNL #parkscanada #explorecanada #canada #canada150 #nature #naturewalk #homeiscanada #newfoundland #grosmorne #hikingadventures #hiking #GetOutsided #adventure

A post shared by Parks Canada (@parks.canada) on Apr 2, 2017 at 5:35pm PDT

Shannon Payeur (Penway) (@runshannyrun)

Epic day today with @allarms7 @cashmoneyvizsla ! 20km run followed by a quick 20 mins of relaxing on the couch and then heading straight out for @lionsbaysar to help an exhausted hiker. We ended up hiking/running down from HSCT to Lions Bay! ??? #cantstopwontstop #sar #lionsbay #lionsbaysar #coquitlam #trailrunning #runnerslife #runnerscommunity #instarunners #runnersconnect #mecstaffer #neverstopexploring #liveauthentic #playhardworkhard #outdoorwomen #upness #explorebc #outdoorvancouver #vizsla #velcroviszla #runningbuddy #coupleofrunners ? @allarms7 #goodtimesoutside

A post shared by Shannon Payeur (Penway) (@runshannyrun) on Oct 2, 2016 at 9:43pm PDT

David Jeker (@davidjeker)

I haven't been selected on the Canadian trail running team this year… With my lack of results in the last months it's not a surprise. The team is very strong and it will be great to follow them on race day! Go Canada!

A post shared by David Jeker (@davidjeker) on Mar 20, 2017 at 9:25am PDT

While you’re at it, don’t forget to follow Canadian Running on Instagram. Got an account you think should be added? Comment below!