Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail and skyrunning festival in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria. Events range from a 100 km Bright Ultra to a 2 km junior run and include team relays and multi-stage slams.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Hobart's iconic mountain during a three day trail festival featuring distances from 5km to a 66km ultra marathon. Join a community celebration of culture and mountain running in Tasmania.

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship brings off-road triathlon and trail running to Dunsborough, Australia. Athletes compete for regional titles across seven races, from a full-distance triathlon to a 12K trail run. The event includes commu..

Experience the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains at Hassans Walls Reserve. With seven distances from a kids race to an ITRA indexed 50km ultramarathon, this festival offers scenic ridge line running for all trail enthusiasts.

Experience the scenic Bass Coast at the Inverloch Running Festival. Choose from a range of distances including a full marathon and family runs along World Athletics certified coastal courses.

Take on the inaugural Southern Cross 24 Hour at Felixstow Reserve on the banks of Karrawirra Parri with 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options. Run a flat, shaded 1 km loop perfect for steady laps, personal bests and community spirit.

Celebrate 20 years of the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge on Mount Canobolas near Orange. The 11 km course takes runners and walkers over three peaks with 520 metres of climbing. Join the anniversary event in March 2026.

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.

Experience an alpine run at the Mountain High Fun Run in Mount Buller. This event features a 5 km course open to multiple age groups with registration available exclusively online.

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.

Explore hidden trails at the Jabulani Challenge in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Choose from 12km, 22km, or 45km distances on a course featuring single track, creeks, and rainforest. The event starts and finishes at Bobbin Head.

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.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Bowling Green Bay National Park with a trail run featuring technical single tracks and refreshing creek crossings. Choose from 6km, 12km, or 21km distances in this scenic coastal mountain setting.