Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The 3 Marathons in 3 Days (3M3D) is an endurance running event held annually on the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, Australia, culminating in Cairns. Now in its fourteenth year, the event spans three consecutive days, offering participants the option to run individual marathons or the full 126.6..

The Elephant Trail Race is a multi-distance ultra trail running event held in Port Macquarie, Australia. Scheduled for July 18-20, 2025, it offers a variety of race distances ranging from a 2.5km kids race up to an extreme 217km ultra marathon. The event spans three days and includes staged races su..

The Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast is Australia's toughest team endurance event held in the Gold Coast Hinterland, finishing at Nerang Velodrome. It offers three distances: 30km, 48km, and the grueling 96km course, which features over 4,000 meters of elevation, multiple creek crossings, and night hik..

The Guzzler Ultra is a premier trail running event held in Brisbane, Queensland, featuring multiple race distances: 100km, 50km, 21km, and 10km. Known for its challenging courses that traverse Brisbane’s oldest reservoirs, the ultra-marathon offers significant elevation gains, with the 100km race cl..

The Boyne Valley 50 is a multi-distance trail running event held along the scenic Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail in Queensland, Australia. Starting at the Grand Hotel Many Peaks, runners can choose from a full 50k out-and-back course to Barrimoon siding, a 23k uphill or d..

The Burralow Bush Run, organized by Running Wild NSW, offers a unique trail running experience in the scenic Blue Mountains. Participants can choose between two distances: a 16km Devil’s Dash and a challenging 34km Billy to Bomo route. The event starts and finishes at Bilpin Fruit Bowl, showcasing b..

The Goldfields Pipeline Marathon, held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, is a popular annual running event featuring four race distances: a 50 km ultramarathon, a 42 km marathon, a half marathon, and a 10 km fun run or walk. All races take place on scenic bush trails, culminating at the Ray..

The Australian Outback Marathon is a unique running event held in Central Australia, offering stunning views of iconic landmarks Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). The race features multiple distances including a full marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), and fun runs of 11 km and 6 k..

The Clare Valley Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the Clare Valley, South Australia, a renowned wine region located about two hours north of Adelaide. The 2025 event features all-new courses showcasing the best trails in the area, with distance options of 10km, 25km, and 50km. For t..

The South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay is a team running event held in Queensland, Australia, covering a 60km course from Kingaroy to Wondai and back. Teams of 5 to 8 runners each complete relay legs averaging about 5km before tagging the next teammate. The event emphasizes teamwork, fitness, an..

Truth or Consequences is the final event in the Perth Trail Series Winter Series, held in the historic trail town of Jarrahdale, Western Australia. This trail running event offers four course options catering to various skill levels: Green (~4-6 km), Blue (~9-14 km), Black (~15-25 km), and the chall..

The Mad Max Marathon 2025 will take place on July 27th at the Broken Hill Racecourse in New South Wales, Australia. This unique running festival celebrates the iconic Mad Max film franchise, which was filmed in the area. The event offers multiple distances including a marathon, half-marathon, 10km,..

The Shoalhaven Summit Running Festival, held in Tapitallee, NSW, Australia, is a historic trail running event established in 1966. The 2025 edition features multiple distances—54km, 36km, 21km, and 11km—catering to a wide range of runners from elite athletes to casual participants. The course begins..

The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival, held in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, is renowned as one of the state's most beautiful trail-running events. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cooloola Coast's towering coloured sand cliffs and the Coral Sea, the festival offers runners a scenic experience throu..

The Trail Running Series - Silvan race takes place in the stunning Silvan Reservoir Park within the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. Set amidst towering Mountain Ash forests, lush tree ferns, and vibrant wildlife, the event offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. Distances include 22km..

The BCU Rumble in the Jungle is a premier trail running event held in Bindarri National Park near Coffs Harbour, Australia. It offers multiple distances: 50km ultra, 30km, 21km, 8km, and a free 1km kids/family run. The courses showcase the region's stunning rainforest, waterfalls, lookouts, and rugg..

The Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ is a popular running event held in Currumbin on the Gold Coast, featuring scenic Border Trails with ocean views and challenging terrain. Scheduled for August 3, 2025, it offers four race distances: 6.6km (all pavement), 13.5km (some trail), 22km (full trail), and 31km (i..

The Mount Crawford event, hosted by Trail Running South Australia (TRSA), takes place in the scenic Mount Crawford Forest, located about an hour from the city. The race features beautiful tree-lined avenues at the start/finish area and includes crowd-favorite long boardwalks. It offers multiple dist..

The The Clint Eastwood will take place in Rocklea on Friday 8 August 2025.

Peaks & Trails is a challenging trail running event held in Dunkeld, within the scenic Grampians National Park, also known as Gariwerd. The event offers five distances ranging from a 6.4km introductory run to a demanding 50km ultra marathon, including a unique Mud-Dadjug Challenge. Courses traverse..