Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 331 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.
An 8 km handicap run at Torquay Common on May 17, 2026, organised by the local cross country club and sponsored by The Happy Runner. Entry fees apply and the organiser provides a course map and event details.
A backyard ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains. It runs 22 to 24 May 2026 as part of Ultra Series W.A and AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.
A trail race across Magnetic Island with technical single-track, coastal views and three distances finishing at the Arcadia Village Hotel. Courses are signposted and marshalled with on-course aid, timing, and mandatory gear for longer dista..
A two-day Spartan weekend at Ivory's Rock featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races across volcanic and forested terrain, plus Trifecta, spectator and volunteer options.
Orienteering at Boronia Park in Epping with a new map, multiple short course types, SPORTident electronic timing, and entry options for adults and school students. A free Buddy ticket is available for accompanying non entering adults.
Trail running events in Port Macquarie on 24 May 2026 and in Coopernook on 23 August 2026, offering four distances from 4 km to 21.1 km. Participants may run or walk solo or with a dog and event pages list rules and gear requirements.
Run the Gap 2026 in Halls Gap, VIC offers 6 km, 12 km and a 21 km trail run with tiered entry pricing and Family Pass options. Race numbers are collected at Centenary Hall; raincheck is available, no refunds.
The Douglas Dash is a 5km urban trail run on the beach sand and dirt tracks of Port Douglas. It's part of the local carnival and is a dog-friendly event where all finishers receive a medal.
A beach running event at Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays on 24 May 2026 offering 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km distances plus junior races; entry fees and a course map are listed and several sponsors support the event.
A 10 km club handicap race at Ocean Grove on 24 May 2026, with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club and sponsorship from the Australian Acupuncture Centre.
An outback obstacle run in Julia Creek with a kids 2 km challenge plus timed 5 km, 10 km and 15 km races. Courses feature optional obstacles and prize categories for the top three finishers.
Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra challenges runners to a 6.7 km loop each hour until one remains. Set on a 1600 acre cattle property near Nanango, Queensland, the course threads timbered ridges, creek flats and a historic homestead.