Trail Running calendar near Portland 2026-2027

Join a guided stair and trail training run in Katoomba, opposite Scenic World, covering 11 to 25 km. Blue Mountains Fitness and The Body Mechanic lead pace groups for all abilities, aligned with UTA training plans.

Join a coached training run on 15 Feb 2026 at Scenic World Katoomba, featuring 18 to 32 km on mixed Ultra Trail Australia courses with supportive pace groups. Coaches cover gear, nutrition and pacing while shuttles handle logistics.

Join a guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park on March 1, 2026, practicing the steep early sections of the Ultra Trail Australia Miler. Pick 18 km or 25 km routes with pace groups, water support and course guidance.

A 45 km trail marathon across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, held annually since 1984. The not for profit event donates profits to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and attracts over 1,100 finishers.

Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival on March 28 2026 offers multiple trail distances across the Hassans Walls escarpments in Lithgow NSW. Routes include a 50 km ultra and a 42.2 km marathon with published GPX, PDFs and aid stations.

Guided training on Ultra Trail Australia course sections around Kings Tableland and Wentworth Falls with route options from 20 km to longer loops, NPWS licensed guides, pace groups and on course water drops.

Guided long training run on Ultra Trail Australia course sections around Katoomba offering 20 km, 34 km and 45 km plus options with NPWS licensed trainers, pace groups and a Gordon Falls bail-out option.

A 45 km Blue Mountains trail ultra that circles the Jamison Valley and crosses Mt Solitary, with 2515 m of ascent and limited on course aid. A small early start group is available for capable self sufficient runners.

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a scenic stair training and taper run in Katoomba on UTA trails, with routes up to 24 km. Expert coaches, pace groups and race day tips make it a perfect tune up for Ultra Trail Australia.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB runs 14 to 17 May 2026 in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains National Park. It offers trail races from 1 km to 161.1 km, includes cultural Welcome to Country elements and a race expo.

A multi-day trail running event near Blackheath featuring a 42 km marathon, a 17 km race and a kids event. Routes include cliff top trails, canyon sections and steep technical terrain with scenic viewpoints over the Grose Valley.

Born To Run Festival Portland brings trail running to The Foundations over the October long weekend 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids race to a half marathon. Enjoy single track trails, a lively race village and on site parking.