Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A three-day trail running festival in the Warburton Valley. Choose from ultra marathons, night runs, and unique events like a lilo derby. It's a full weekend celebrating the mountain running lifestyle.

Take on the iconic 18km trail challenge around Gold Creek Reservoir, featuring 18 serious hills per loop. For its 20th anniversary year, runners can opt for a 36km double loop. Post race, refuel with bakery goods and refreshments at the fin..

Explore the Ramsar-listed wetlands of the Coombabah Lake Conservation Area on a 13.2km or 6.2km trail run. The event includes a finisher's snack, a logoed visor, and lucky draw prizes. One annual winner gets a trip to a trail event in New Z..

This alpine run from Harrietville tackles the Razorback ridge and ascends Mount Feathertop. It offers three distances: a 62 km ultra, a 37 km loop, and a 22 km ridge run. The event features Victoria's high country scenery.

Explore the wild Sapphire Coast at Trail Run Australia Tathra. Choose from four distances, from a 28.5 km coastal journey to a family-friendly 2.5 km beach run. All courses finish at the vibrant Tathra Beach foreshore.

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a 45km trail race across the Blue Mountains from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Established in 1984, it's a not-for-profit event supporting the local Rural Fire Service. Over 1,100 runners take part in this histor..

The final round of the SEQ Trail Series heads to Daisy Hill for 2026. Choose between a 12.6 km or 18.3 km trail run through Underwood Park. The event features professional timing, series points, and a post race barbecue.

Experience the inaugural Surf Run on South Australia's scenic Fleurieu Peninsula. Choose from a half marathon, 15km, 10km, or 5km, with all routes starting at the stunning Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot. Every Sunday finisher gets a medal, an..

Join the My Mount Eliza Fun Run Festival on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Mount Eliza Regional Park for 4 km, 8 km and a new 16 km quarry trail, plus a dog friendly walk and kids sprint. Enjoy food, prizes and community stalls while supporting my..

The Edithvale Fire Brigade hosts its 12th All Fired Up Fun Run, a family community event. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or 15km course along the scenic Longbeach Trail. Enjoy post-race entertainment including a BBQ, coffee, and fire displays.

Trail races through the World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks on 21 and 22 March 2026. Options include 50 km, 25 km and 9 km routes that pass rainforest, granite outcrops and creek sections.

The Noosa Ultra-Trail is a UTMB Index trail running event set in the scenic Noosa Trail Network. It features six distances ranging from 15 km to 100 km. The event weekend includes a pre-race buffet lunch.

Run The Rock offers a scenic adventure at Hanging Rock in Victoria's Macedon Ranges. Choose from a 22K, 13.5K, 5K, or 2K kids dash on a mixed-terrain course. The event day includes an event village with food, music, and a finisher medal for..

The Rokeby Twilight Trail Run will take place in Rokeby on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

The New Moon Ultra is a unique night trail run on exclusive MTB trails in Mackay. Runners tackle a 6.7 km loop every hour, choosing from one, six, or twelve laps under the new moon. This event offers a communal recovery area and requires ru..

Run under the stars in the Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition. This point-to-point 21 km night trail race winds through the trails of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. A head torch is mandatory for this unique running adventure.

A trail running festival at Brimbank Park in Keilor East, offering distances from a 2km family run up to a 50km ultramarathon. The course features river trails, open spaces, and some climbs. Entries close on 21 March 2026.

The Wangaratta Marathon offers a fast, flat course on pathways in North East Victoria. With distances from a 2km kids' challenge to the full marathon, it's a community celebration for the whole family. The event is timed for mid March when..

Challenge yourself at Tamworth Trailblazer on 22 March 2026 at Tamworth Lookout, a rugged trail with steep climbs and distance choices from 10 to 60 km. Run to support the local rural fire service and soak up spectacular hill views.

Explore the Otway Ranges on the scenic Old Beechy Rail Trail. Choose from a 16 km or 6.3 km timed run, or a 6.3 km walk, all finishing in Gellibrand. The event supports local health and youth programs.