Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience a rugged looped ultra weekend at Blue Range Hut near Canberra with events from a multi day 100 mile challenge to a last lap sprint and a last runner standing loop. Rustic camping, basic facilities and a lively community vibe make..

Guided long training run around Katoomba using sections of the Ultra Trail Australia courses with paced groups, a 20 km bail out option and mandatory race gear required. Trainers hold an NPWS ECO PASS licence and the run is insured.

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 26 April 2026 offers races from a 1 km fun run to a three quarters marathon on a closed road circuit described as fast and safe. The event marks its 15th anniversary and includes options for families.

The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in Port Macquarie offers four trail distances: 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 12 km and 7 km. The event is organised by Coastal Track and Trail Runners and includes an acknowledgement of the Birpai people.

Trail races of 42.37 km, 25.8 km and 12.5 km start and finish at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, on varied fire trails and rainforest single track. Each distance has specified mandatory gear, checkpoints and cut-off times.

A 45 km mountain trail run in the Blue Mountains near Wentworth Falls with 2515 m of elevation, varied technical terrain and limited aid; the event includes qualifying standards and a small early start option for capable, self sufficient en..

Bright Fun Run in Bright, Victoria on 26 April 2026 is a community fundraiser for Bright P-12 College. It offers 3 km, 9 km and 18 km trail courses with mandatory safety gear for the longer distances and an event village at Bright P-12 Coll..

Ikara Ultra is a trail running event in Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, offering distances up to 100 miles. Routes run through outback tracks, stations, creeks, shearing sheds and mountain tops within the Adnyamathanha cultural landscape.

Experience the wild landscape of Tasmania with Diverge Skyruns. From technical mountain summits to a unique race against a heritage steam train, this event offers a variety of trail distances for runners and hikers.

Coastal trail running festival at Wilsons Promontory National Park offering multiple distances from 100 km down to a Kids Race, with age-specific entry rules and a central Event Village at Tidal River.

An ultrarun at Studley Park on 2 May 26 where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour and continue for as many laps as they manage. AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

A coastal trail festival in Port Stephens in May 2026 with distances from about 6 km to 32 km along Fingal Bay and Tomaree National Park. Staffed aid stations, compulsory equipment checks and a cupless format are in place.

A community-run event in Albury with running and mountain bike courses across the Nail Can Range, marked routes, aid stations, a bag drop, and a combined Ironman Ironwoman category.

A rugged trail event on Hamilton Island with a roughly 24km full course, team relay options and three junior distances. Weekend race pack collection, ferry transfer options for competitors and age based entry categories are provided.

A guided UTA training and taper run in Katoomba using the UTA11 route and nearby trails, offering 11 to 24 km options, three pace groups and NPWS ECO PASS licensed guides. Mandatory UTA22 gear and minimum age 12.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Experience historical trails and the iconic Swan View Railway Tunnel in John Forrest National Park. Support a meaningful charity while choosing from four distinct trail distances in Western Australia.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Experience the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in Cowaramup, featuring 80 km solo and team races or a 42 km trail marathon. Join this Western Australian trail event by securing one of the strictly limited entry spots.

Team-based endurance event on the Sunshine Coast with 18 km, 30 km and 48 km routes through Imbil State Forest. Participants honour Kokoda Campaign diggers and raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while navigating rugged terrain and..