Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience a unique 21.1 km trail run through the eucalypt forests of Bidjigal Reserve this Good Friday. This limited edition event features rugged terrain, scenic creek crossings, and a cozy post race BBQ for 350 participants.

Unbroken is a team trail marathon relay run through the night in Alexandra Hills. Teams of two or four each run multiple 14 km loops in the Scribbly Gums Conservation Area. The weekend includes camping options, festival atmosphere, and rewa..

Enjoy a 5 km family friendly trail run at Slalom Plaza in the scenic mountains of Falls Creek. This Easter holiday event is open to participants of all experience levels looking to explore mountain trails.

A 5KM fun run at Mount Buller on 4 April 2026 with online-only registration. Fees vary by participant category and registration date, and payments are by PayPal or credit card only.

The Wild Horse Criterium offers runs from a marathon to a free kids dash on Easter Sunday 2026. Races start and finish at the Wild Horse Mountain car park on a mixed-terrain 10.5 km lap.

Experience the beauty of the Western Australia sunset coast at this multi-distance event in Mullaloo. Choose from 10km up to a 64km ultra marathon with individual and team options along scenic coastal paths.

Experience an endurance journey through Western Australia along the Bibbulmun Track. Run from towering forests to coastal cliffs on 100 or 200 mile courses ending in Albany.

Experience an endurance mountain run in Falls Creek with distances from 10 km to the 100 mile Hardrock qualifier. Traverse Victoria's highest peaks in this supported trail event.

Trail races of 12 km, 22 km and 45 km start and finish at Bobbin Head, running on single track through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Courses include waterside sections, rainforest and creek crossings about 30 minutes from central Sydney.

Discover the magic of Tarra Bulga National Park with trail runs through ancient rainforests and over suspension bridges. Choose from four distances ranging from 2.5 km to a full 42 km marathon in South Gippsland.

Take on Gil's Galavant, a backyard ultra on a working cattle property near Wallumbilla Qld, running 6.71 km loops each hour until one remains. Enjoy outback camping and a close knit Aussie community vibe.

Test your endurance at the 2 Rivers Backyard Ultra in Echuca. Run a scenic loop along the Murray River and across to the New South Wales border in a last person standing format event.

A trail running event at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park featuring creek crossings, varied terrain and distances from 6 km to 21 km. Courses are marked and marshalled with timing, aid stations and post race recovery.

Experience the Werribee Mansion Run on April 12 2026 at the historic Werribee Park Mansion. Participants can choose from a two lap half marathon, a 10km run, a 5.5km run or walk, and a special 1km dash for kids.

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with guided training runs through the Blue Mountains National Park. Explore the actual race course with experienced guides in various pace groups across distances from 20km to 45km.

The Dimboola Dash offers a range of distances, from a 5km to a full marathon, on a new walking trail. A 2km kids' dash is also available. The event takes place in Dimboola.

The North Queensland Cross Country Championships returns for its fourth year in the Whitsundays. Runners of all ages and abilities can compete across eight different race distances. The event is set in the scenic Whitsunday Regional Sports..

The Grand Cliff Top Race will take place in Katoomba on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run 18 kilometers.

An endurance race at St Ives Showground where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop every hour until one person remains, with included race shirt, photos, a finishers medal, and live YouTube streaming.

The On The Edge Trail Running series kicks off at Kooralbyn Valley MTB Park in April 2026. The weekend features a 9km trail run and a free kids run, alongside a King of the Mountain and team relay event. It's a multi day event set on mounta..