Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 295 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
November 2026
A cross country evening event at Telopea Park offering 2 km and 4 km races as part of the Canberra Runners five week Spring Series, with day entries and member benefits.
A vineyard weekend of trail runs at Mount Avoca Winery from 13–15 November featuring multiple distances, on-site camping, glamping and a Saturday night Wine Mile Time Trial.
Two days of trail running at Stromlo Forest Park with multiple course distances from a 2.5 km kids run to a full marathon, community support services and on-site event facilities.
A campground-based backyard ultra at Cobb & Co Nine Mile: repeated 6.7 km loops each hour until one runner completes a solo final lap, with onsite camping and marked trails.
A run swim run event at Leighton Beach on 14 November 2026 offering solo or team aquathlon, run only and swim only options across multiple distances and age categories.
School‑ground orienteering at Mona Vale Public School with short timed courses, relays, SPORTident timing, and multiple entry options including a free buddy ticket.
A community running and walking event at Eltham Leisure Centre offering 5 km and 10 km options while fundraising for the Pat Cronin Foundation.
A riverside running event in Echuca where participants race the PS Pevensey paddle steamer across distances from 500 m to 10 km, with proceeds supporting Echuca Regional Health.
A permanent outdoor obstacle course in WA with 30+ obstacles, public adult, family and kids events plus year-round private bookings.
Week 4 of the five-week Canberra Runners Spring Series at Jerrabomberra Wetlands features 2 km and 5 km road/bike path courses with on-the-day entries.
A 240 km invitation only ultramarathon from Twofold Bay near Eden to Charlotte Pass via Mount Kosciuszko. The route covers 5,482 m of ascent across multiple climate zones and allows up to 46 hours to finish.
A multi-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Lakes Entrance, VIC offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races along coastal terrain on November 21–22, 2026.
Night trail run from Narrowneck Lookout offering 14 km and 24.7 km out and back courses with mandatory gear and aid station support.
Festive orienteering at Sydney Christmas Tree Farm with social courses, team relays, SPORTident timing and a BYO BBQ lunch.
Season 14 Round 4 at Bayview offers 7.4 km and 10.8 km trail races in Redland Bay with timing, photos, event catering, and series points.
Urban orienteering through Geelong’s waterfront, laneways and parks with multiple mapped courses and electronic timing included.
Opening race of Adelaide Trail Runners' 6th Summer Series in Athelstone, South Australia, with course maps and series entry options provided.
Week 5 of the Canberra Runners Spring Series at Barrenjoey Drive offers gravel 2 km and 5 km races over a five week Tuesday evening series with on the day entries.
A four day stage race around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula with long and short course options across coast, alpine, rainforest and clifftop terrain.
A multi-distance UTMB World Series trail running festival in Thredbo, Snowy Mountains, featuring alpine courses from 33 km to 160.5 km with substantial elevation gain.