Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Multiple coastal races run from Mullaloo Beach on 6 April 2026, from a 10 km course up to a 64 km ultra that passes City Beach and Mindarie. Entries include individual and team options and finishers receive medals.

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.

Trail running event in Wallumbilla North on April 11, 2026, organised by Gils Galavant Events. Entry fee is 160 AUD with an optional T shirt or cap; registrations close April 8, 2026.

A trail backyard ultra in Echuca on April 11, 2026, with hourly loops and strict rules on aid and night lighting. Entry fee is 220 AUD and registration closes April 4, 2026.

Trail races of 6 km, 12 km and 21 km take place at Alligator Creek on 12 April 2026. The course features creek crossings, a significant hill and clearly marked single track with on course support and timing.

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..

Experience a non competitive walking adventure across Magnetic Island with distances up to 23 km. Support Ronald McDonald House Charities while enjoying a fully supported route and a lively after party.

Five Peaks is a multi distance trail running festival in the Adelaide Hills, featuring a 58 km ultra plus shorter routes that pass native bushland, single track and fire trails, finish at Belair National Park, and offer UTMB Index and ITRA..

Experience the autumn colors of the Yarra Ranges at this scenic trail event near Healesville. Choose from five distances ranging from 10 km to 50 km in the beautiful Maroondah Reservoir Park.

Trail races at Huon Hill, Bandiana on Sunday April 19, 2026 offer a long and a short course across fire trails, singletrack and river paths. Both routes include climbs and fast descents and Strava routes are available.