Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km plus a 6 hour event, and night running under head torch for the longer races. Bring a picnic rug or chair, enjoy coffee and waterfront fireworks as you run into the..

Run at Portsea Quarantine Station along coastal roads with 9.5K, 5.5K and kids races overlooking Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Celebrate after with food trucks, live music and a family friendly event village.

Join Wallygrunta, a trail running stop in Walyunga on 4 January 2026 offering 4 to 16 km courses for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village with DJ music, food trucks and BBQ and family friendly options for kids.

Join Run Pink, part of 2XU Warrior Run 2026, on 9 Jan at Grange Jetty Reserve for a community coastal 5km walk or run. Wear pink, pick a low cost or free entry with medal options, and support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

Run the Two Bays Trail on the scenic Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options across Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and Cape Schanck cliffs. Finishers earn a collectible 2026 articulated medal.

Join Bay to Surf in Portsea on 16 January 2026 for scenic coastal runs from Jarman Oval through Point Nepean National Park to the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. Choose 9 km, 4.5 km run or 4.5 km walk for a fun, family friendly day.

True Blue Ultra in Australind offers flat, certified 12.5 km laps along the scenic Leschenault foreshore with distances from 12.5 km up to 100 km and a 6 km kids race. Family friendly venue with frequent aid stations and easy parking.

Bogong to Hotham on Jan 17 2026 offers 29k, 35k and 64k options finishing at the Mt Hotham summit in the Victorian High Country. Join the 35th running for alpine trails, big views and open registration.

Kick off 2026 with the New Year’s Resolution Run at Wamboin, NSW on 18 January. Choose the scenic 21.1 km half marathon or the 12 km trail through Kowen Forest with plenty of single track and big climbs.

Celebrate the 10th HARBOUR Coastal on 18 January 2026 at Mirani Court Reserve, West Lakes Shore. Choose 10 km, 15 km or the half marathon along the new Coast Park trail, earn a finisher medal and support cancer research.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

Hit the trails at Manly Dam in summer 2026 with the Sydney Trail Series, three monthly races on 18 Jan, 22 Feb and 22 Mar. Choose from 9, 11, 20 or 30 km courses and pick single or bundle entries for a season of scenic trail running.

Take on a scenic Tamborine Mountain challenge with a solo marathon or team relays over a rolling 7 km loop. Fun for all abilities, with proceeds and volunteer support benefiting the local Little Athletics Club.

Run the trails around the base of Mt Beerwah under the stars, with 10 km, half marathon and marathon options. Tackle rugged climbs and enjoy a fully marked night course with checkpoints, mandatory safety gear and a finisher memento.

Run coastal trails and sandy beaches at the Kilcunda Running Festival with sweeping Southern Ocean views. Distances from 5 km to 21 km and a lively race village make it a perfect day trip about 90 minutes from Melbourne.

Run Sandman XI, a 50 km beach ultramarathon along Geographe Bay from Old Dunsborough to Busselton Jetty and back on 1 February 2026. Solo runners or two person teams will love the sandy shores and sweeping ocean views in this coastal challe..

Hit the trails at Bunyaville on 1 February 2026 for Round 5 of the SEQ Trail Running Series, with scenic 8.6 km and 15.7 km courses, pro timing and race photos. Stick around for a charity BBQ and coffee cart after the run.

Hit the trails at Mundy Regional Park on 1 February for Swissmurdie, a friendly Perth Trail Series event offering green, blue and black courses for all abilities. Enjoy food trucks, BBQs and Alphorns while families and seasoned runners soak..

Join a guided stair and trail training run in Katoomba, opposite Scenic World, covering 11 to 25 km. Blue Mountains Fitness and The Body Mechanic lead pace groups for all abilities, aligned with UTA training plans.

Run the iconic Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair Overland Track in Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness. This remote, variable weather one day event is limited to 60 entrants and rewards experienced trail runners seeking an alpine challenge.