Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail races through the World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks on 21 and 22 March 2026. Options include 50 km, 25 km and 9 km routes that pass rainforest, granite outcrops and creek sections.

The Noosa Ultra-Trail is a UTMB Index trail running event set in the scenic Noosa Trail Network. It features six distances ranging from 15 km to 100 km. The event weekend includes a pre-race buffet lunch.

Experience a unique run through the trails and paths of Hanging Rock in Victoria. Choose from multiple distances and enjoy a vibrant event village with live music and local food in the heart of the Macedon Ranges.

The Rokeby Twilight Trail Run will take place in Rokeby on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

The New Moon Ultra is a unique night trail run on exclusive MTB trails in Mackay. Runners tackle a 6.7 km loop every hour, choosing from one, six, or twelve laps under the new moon. This event offers a communal recovery area and requires ru..

Experience the beauty of Ku ring gai Chase National Park after dark in this 21 km point to point trail run featuring technical tracks and a finish under the stars.

Join a family friendly trail running event 15 minutes from Melbourne with distances from 2km to 50km through wooded trails and river crossings.

The Wangaratta Marathon offers a fast, flat course on pathways in North East Victoria. With distances from a 2km kids' challenge to the full marathon, it's a community celebration for the whole family. The event is timed for mid March when..

Experience the rugged beauty of East Tamworth at the Tamworth Trail Blazer 2026. Choose from distances ranging from 10km to 60km as an individual or part of a team on these established Australian trails.

Explore the Otway Ranges on the scenic Old Beechy Rail Trail. Choose from a 16 km or 6.3 km timed run, or a 6.3 km walk, all finishing in Gellibrand. The event supports local health and youth programs.

Conquer The Summit is a community running event every March in the Adelaide Hills, raising funds for youth charities. Runners can choose from a half-marathon, quarter-marathon, 5K, or a Kids' Dash, on a route that finishes at the top of Mt..

Explore the diverse trails of St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park with races ranging from 7 km to 30 km. Enjoy technical single trails and a post-race barbecue in a beautiful bushy setting.

Experience the scenic Bong Bong Track at the Highlands Running Festival in Burradoo. Choose from a half marathon, 10km, 5km, or 2km family dash and earn a themed medal along the Wingecarribee River.

A multi-distance trail and skyrunning festival in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria. Events range from a 100 km Bright Ultra to a 2 km junior run and include team relays and multi-stage slams.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Hobart through a three day trail running festival. Choose from distances ranging from 9 km to 66 km while exploring ferny gullies and ancient boulder fields.

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship brings off-road triathlon and trail running to Dunsborough, Australia. Athletes compete for regional titles across seven races, from a full-distance triathlon to a 12K trail run. The event includes commu..

Experience the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains at Hassans Walls Reserve. With seven distances from a kids race to an ITRA indexed 50km ultramarathon, this festival offers scenic ridge line running for all trail enthusiasts.

Experience the scenic Bass Coast at the Inverloch Running Festival. Choose from a range of distances including a full marathon and family runs along World Athletics certified coastal courses.

Celebrate 20 years of the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge on Mount Canobolas near Orange. The 11 km course takes runners and walkers over three peaks with 520 metres of climbing. Join the anniversary event in March 2026.

Experience a unique 21.1 km trail run through the eucalypt forests of Bidjigal Reserve this Good Friday. This limited edition event features rugged terrain, scenic creek crossings, and a cozy post race BBQ for 350 participants.