Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail running in Bindarri National Park near Ulong with races from 1 km to 100 km, on-course aid stations, camping and mandatory safety gear.

A backyard ultra at Integral Energy Park where runners repeat **6.7 km** loops each hour until one remains; sold out with a waitlist and serving as Australia’s 2026 team host.

A multi-event running day on August 01, 2026 with the Great Pyramid Race, a half race, Race to the Base, 3 km cross country, 1800 m juniors, dash and charity run.

A backyard ultra at Telegraph Station in Alice Springs where runners complete a 6.7056 kilometer loop each hour on varied single-track terrain until only one person completes an extra loop.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Lake Parramatta expected on 1 August 2026 offering Warm Up, Short Line, Long Line and Score courses, SPORTident timing, and standard entry fees with member discounts and a buddy option.

Community cross country event hosted by Bendigo Harriers at Mandurang South Pony Club with distances from 500 m to 8 km and no pre registration.

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August, 2026, with three marked courses of 21.7 km, 15.1 km and 7.3 km and varied single and double track through Mountain Ash forest.

Border Bolt in Currumbin is an August trail running festival offering multiple distances, coastal views and an out and back course.

Timed trail races around Manly Dam on 2 August 2026 offering 8 km, 16 km, 24 km and 32 km with aid stations, live tracking and on-site first aid.

Trail event at Serpentine National Park on 2 August 2026 with marked courses from 6 km to 50 km, an event village, and family friendly entry rules.

Trail runs at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park feature single-track, creek crossings and varied terrain with 21 km, 15 km, 9 km and a kids 1 km option.

A 100 km trail loop around central Canberra from Rond Terrace, run solo or as a 2–4 person relay with aid stations and electronic timing.

Community-focused running event in Kojonup on 2 August 2026 offering 5km, 10km, 21km and a free kids dash while raising funds for rural wellbeing.

Trail event at Tolosa Park with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km routes through eucalypt forest, rocky terrain and wooden bridges, plus a family-friendly event hub.

A handicap 8 km run at Fyansford, sponsored by The Injury Clinic, with start and finish beside the Fyansford Hotel on August 2, 2026.

Monthly handicap runs at Weston Park offering 6 km and 3 km Jogalong events plus a 2 km Mini Jog for children, with member and non-member entry options.

Trail training from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park: an 18 km return route with steep stairs, single track and significant elevation, plus an 11 km option.

A World Series affiliated backyard ultra on a 6.71 km loop each hour at Lake Towerrinning WA where runners continue until only one remains.

Obstacle course weekend at Werribee Racecourse featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, community workouts and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat.

Trail races at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026 across Cooloola Coast sand cliffs, forests and beaches with 11 km, half marathon and marathon distances.