Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run the 6 Inch Trail Marathon on the Munda Biddi Trail near Dwellingup, WA. Choose marathon or half for rugged forest singletrack, big climbs and remote aid stations for a true off road challenge.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a scenic trail run at the You Yangs, choosing distances from 5km to 50km plus a 6 hour challenge. Run into the night under head torches and support Canteen as Trailsplus donates per entry.

Take in coastal views at the Quarantine Station in Portsea on 3 January 2026 with 9.5K, 5.5K and Kids Dash options. Celebrate in the event village with food, live music and family fun, and enjoy a vehicle free course with support stations.

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 the 2XU WARRIOR RUN 2026 RUN PINK, a community coastal 5 km run, walk or crawl at Grange Jetty Reserve on Friday 9 January 2026. Wear pink, earn a finisher medal and support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation in this fun seaside..

Experience the Two Bays Trail on 11 January 2026 along the Mornington Peninsula from Dromana to Cape Schanck, with cliff top views, bushland and a climb over Arthur's Seat. Choose 28 km one way or 56 km double crossing for a rewarding trail..

Join Bay to Surf 2026 on 16 January for a scenic Portsea challenge with 9 km and 4.5 km run options and a 4.5 km walk along roads, trails and beach between Point Nepean and Portsea Surf Club. Entry and buses at Jarman Oval simplify race day..

True Blue Ultra on 17 January 2026 in Australind offers a flat, certified road course along the Leschenault foreshore ideal for fast times and endurance challenges. Distances from 12.5 km to 100 km plus a 6 km kids race.

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 the year on forest trails at the New Year’s Resolution Run in Wamboin. Choose a challenging 21.1 km half marathon or a scenic 12 km trail run with climbing and plenty of single track.

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 Beerwah@Night beneath the stars at the base of Mt Beerwah in Glass House Mountains National Park with 10 km, Half Marathon and Marathon trail options. Tackle rugged climbs and collect a commemorative memento at the finish.

Experience the Kilcunda Running Festival on 1 February 2026 along Victoria's stunning Bass Coast, with trails that sweep past beaches, cliffs and grassy fields overlooking the Southern Ocean. Distances from 5 km to 21 km suit runners and fa..

Run 50 km along the beaches of Geographe Bay from Old Dunsborough to Busselton Jetty and back, or team up for a 25 km relay. Sandman XI on 1 February 2026 offers a scenic coastal challenge for solo ultras and relays.

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 the BMF UTA Stair Training Run in Katoomba for scenic UTA trail runs of 11 to 25 km with friendly pace groups for all abilities. Expert coaches and Blue Mountains trails make it a great training day.