Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is a premier running event held in the stunning Margaret River region of Western Australia. Scheduled for May 10-11, 2025, the marathon features two main distances: an 80km ultra marathon, which can be tackled solo or as part of a relay team, and a 42km trail marath..

The Kokoda Challenge on the Sunshine Coast is a challenging team endurance event held in the Imbil State Forest, near Kenilworth. Participants can choose from 18km, 30km, or 48km courses that traverse rugged terrain, including mountains and rivers, inspired by the historic Kokoda Track. The event ai..

The Mansfield Marathon is an annual running event held on the scenic Great Victorian Rail Trail, featuring multiple race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Junior Dash for children. This community-driven event promotes health and fitness while supporting the Can..

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is Australia's premier trail running event held in the Blue Mountains National Park. The festival features a variety of race distances, including a 161.5 km ultra marathon, 100 km, 50 km, 22 km, and 11 km races, accommodating runners of all levels. The event showcases t..

Down Under 135 is a challenging ultra-endurance foot race held in Victoria, Australia, covering a distance of 135 miles (220 km) through the rugged trails of Lerderderg State Forest. Designed for the Australian ultra community, this race offers a unique experience that tests competitors' limits. Par..

West Macs Monster is a premier ultra-running event held on the iconic Larapinta Trail in the West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia. The race offers multiple distances, including a challenging 231 km Sonder Monster, 128 km Ellery Monster, 65 km Standley Monster, 25 km Simpsons Monster, and a fami..

The Mt. Beauty Running Festival, held in Mount Beauty, Victoria, is one of Australia's most scenic foot races, designed to be fun for the whole family. Participants can choose from four distances: an 18-kilometre trail run featuring iconic bush tracks and river crossings; a 10.6-kilometre fun run al..

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival, held in Victoria, Australia, offers a stunning running experience along the Southern Ocean's scenic coastline. This annual event features eight race distances ranging from a 1.5km kids' gallop to a challenging 60km ultra marathon, including road and trail runs..

The Glasshouse 100 is a premier running event held in Beerburrum, Queensland, Australia. It offers a variety of race distances including 100 miles, 100 kilometers, 50 kilometers, 30 kilometers, 12 kilometers, and a kids' race, catering to a wide range of runners from ultra-distance athletes to famil..

The 2 Rivers Backyard Ultra will take place in Echuca from Saturday 17 May 2025 to Monday 19 May 2025.

The Chitty Chitty Run Run is an exciting trail running event hosted by the Perth Trail Series, set in the beautiful Chittering region. Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with DJs playing music, stunning trails through bushland, and a community-focused vibe. The event features various course..

The Two Bays Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held on Magnetic Island, Queensland. Participants can choose from 6km, 12km, or 21km courses that traverse the island’s stunning landscapes, including beaches, granite boulders, and lush forests. The course features technical single tracks, clim..

The Melrose Running Festival, hosted by Adelaide Trail Runners, takes place in the scenic Mt Remarkable National Park near Melrose, South Australia. This challenging trail event offers three distances—50km, 30km, and 15km—catering to various skill levels. The course, known for its tough terrain, sta..

On The Edge Trail Running 2025 Rd 2 is set to take place at Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Grandchester, Australia. This event features multiple race distances, including a long course of 25km, a short course of 11.5km, and an introductory 4.2km run, catering to various skill levels. Participants can..

Run The Gap is an annual fun run held in Halls Gap, located in the heart of the Grampians National Park. The event offers scenic courses including a 6km run/walk, a 12km run, and a challenging 21km trail run, attracting participants of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds support local community proj..

The South Bremer Trails is an exciting new running event set in the picturesque Langhorne Creek Wine Region, known for its scenic back-roads and dirt tracks through vineyards and scrubland. Participants can look forward to a day filled with trail running, live music, and local wine, all while enjoyi..

The Trailsplus Woodlands Trail Run is a scenic event held at the historic Woodlands Park in Greenvale, Victoria. Participants can choose from various distances, including 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, and 50km, suitable for runners of all levels. The course features picturesque trails through natural..

The RD 2 - Hidden Vale Adventure Park is part of the On The Edge Trail Running Series in Queensland, Australia. Held at the scenic Hidden Vale Adventure Park, the event offers multiple race distances, including 4.2 km, 11.5 km, and 25 km courses. Participants can enjoy challenging and picturesque tr..

The Southern Rail Trail event, held in Leongatha, Victoria, Australia, offers a scenic running experience along the historic Great Southern Rail Trail in Gippsland. Scheduled for 2025, it features multiple race distances catering to all levels, including ultra runs of 100km and 72km, a marathon (42...

Wild Earth 'In the Raw' is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Numinbah Valley, Australia. As the first round of the Triple Crown series, participants can choose between a Long Course (25km) and a Short Course (15km), along with shorter distances for younger runners. The event pro..