Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

We have found 197 Trailruns in Australia. Check below where and when you can find the races. Search for a location or view trail runs near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.

The Southern Rail Trail event, held in Leongatha, Victoria, Australia, offers a scenic running experience along the historic Great Southern Rail Trail in Gippsland. Scheduled for 2025, it features multiple race distances catering to all levels, including ultra runs of 100km and 72km, a marathon (42...

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The Wild Earth 'In The Raw' Trail Run takes place in the scenic and challenging Numinbah Valley, Queensland, Australia. Serving as Round 1 of the Triple Crown series, the event offers multiple distances including a 25km Long Course, a 15km Short Course, and shorter 4km and 9.3km options suitable for..

The Kuitpo Forest trail running event, hosted by Trail Running SA, takes place near Meadows in the Mount Lofty Ranges, about 45 minutes from Adelaide. Set in a 3,600-hectare reserve of pine plantations and native bushland, runners experience scenic forestry roads and single tracks through ancient la..

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The Kalbarri Bigurda Bash Trail Run is an exhilarating 8 km coastal trail event set against the stunning backdrop of Kalbarri, Western Australia. Participants start at Natural Bridge and follow the scenic Bigurda trail, enjoying breathtaking views of limestone cliffs and coastal vegetation, culminat..

Wandi Cross is a mountain running challenge held in the scenic valley of Wandiligong, Victoria. This event offers participants a choice of four courses: 5 km, 14 km, 27 km, and a 2 km kids run, catering to both elite athletes and beginners. The courses feature steep ascents and descents across rugge..

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The Run Forrest Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Forrest, Victoria, Australia, nestled in the pristine Otway Ranges. Celebrated for its mystical winter atmosphere under the forest canopy, the event offers multiple race distances: 21km, 10km, 6km, and a 6km kids' run. The courses st..

Coffs Backyard Ultra is an inclusive ultrarunning event held at the Coffs Harbour Showground in New South Wales, Australia. Participants run a 6.706 km lap every hour on the scenic Coffs Creek Walkway, featuring 80% shaded flat gravel paths and 20% boardwalks. The race continues with hourly laps unt..

The Kokoda Challenge - Brisbane is a demanding team endurance event held in D'Aguilar National Park, starting from Brookfield, about 30 minutes west of Brisbane CBD. Participants can choose from 18km, 30km, or 48km courses that traverse dense forests with steep inclines and challenging downhills. Th..

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Serra Terror is a challenging two-day team endurance event held in the Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia, during the June long weekend. Teams of four to eight members either complete the approximately 80km course together or participate in a relay format, switching members at checkpoints...

BUTTER 24 is an ultra running event held at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus in Southport, Queensland, Australia. The event challenges participants to run as many laps as possible within set timeframes, including 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour durations, emphasizing endurance and personal growth...

The Peninsula Running Festival is a vibrant running event set to take place on June 8, 2025, on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose from various distances, including a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1km kids race, catering to all ages and fitness levels. The cour..

The Hightail Race, part of the Mountain Goat Trail Series, takes place at Mt Coot-Tha, starting from the Legacy Way Car Park. This thrilling 12km trail run features a mix of downhill fire trails and challenging climbs, including the Pinnacles track and the exciting Powerful Owl trail. Participants w..

The Speewah Legend Foot Race, held near Kuranda in Queensland, Australia, is a challenging tropical trail running event set within the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park. The race features three distances: 4 km, 8 km, and a premier 17 km course. Runners exper..

The Coombabah Trail Run is a scenic running event held at the Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It features two distances: an 11.2km and a 4.8km single-loop course through the natural reserve, with water stations strategically placed along the routes. The race s..

The Coastal Ascent Trail Run is a celebrated trail running event held in Newcastle, New South Wales, starting and finishing at Dixon Park, Merewether. Set within the scenic Glenrock National Park and along the iconic Merewether Beach, the race offers multiple distances ranging from 5km to a challeng..

The Yandina Five 'O' is a trail running event held in Yandina, Sunshine Coast hinterland, featuring distances of 50km, 36km, 21km, and 12km. The courses traverse scenic trails through Mapleton National Park and private lands, including bubbling creeks, a stunning lookout, and challenging hilly terra..

The Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along Victoria’s famous Surf Coast in Australia, starting from Torquay and finishing at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club. Participants can choose between a full marathon, a half marathon, or a two-person team marathon where each..

The Kununurra Half Marathon is an exciting running event scheduled for June 15, 2025. Participants can choose to compete in a solo 21.1 km race or join teams of two for a 10.5 km run, or teams of four for a 5.25 km relay. This event promotes fitness and community engagement, attracting runners of al..

The You Yangs Off-Road Festival, held at You Yangs Regional Park in Little River, Victoria, Australia, features challenging off-road events including the Dirty Duathlon and Trailblazer Trail Runs. Participants can choose from various trail run distances of 4km, 7km, and 10km, or compete in the Dirty..

The Kowen Winter Trails is a trail running event held at Wamboin Community Hall, NSW, offering marathon, half marathon, and 12 km distances. Runners traverse native forest and groomed forestry trails featuring significant elevation gains—over 400m for 12 km, 600m for the half marathon, and 1400m for..