Trail Running calendar near Portland 2025-2026

Night ridge runs near Katoomba from Narrowneck Lookout, with 14 km or 24.7 km out and back options along the scenic firetrail. Rugged single track, mandatory safety gear and a mid route aid station make for an adventurous evening.

Run single track laps through the Blue Mountains at Blue Goat 2025, a two day backyard marathon with distances 5 to 50 km. Undulating trails, a friendly aid station and festival vibes make it a perfect weekend challenge for trail runners.

Join a guided Blue Mountains stair training run in Katoomba on Feb 1, 2026, with routes from 11 to 25 km and pace groups for all abilities. Licensed trainers lead safe park sessions and provide pre run maps and gear guidance.

Run Season 16 of Wentworth Falls on 8 February 2026, a short course through the stunning Blue Mountains. Start and finish at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains in Leura for scenic trails and a fun community vibe.

Guided trail run at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, following the UTA course for 18 to 32 km with pace groups and shuttle support. Part of the 16 week Streek program, this is the first long run before recovery week.

Explore iconic Blue Mountains trails on a guided training run along sections of the Ultra Trail Australia course, featuring steep climbs, stairs and scenic valley views. Choose 25 km or 18 km options, run in pace groups with water drops and..

Tackle the iconic 45 km Six Foot Track Marathon through the Blue Mountains from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The trail event raises funds for the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and draws over 1,100 runners for a scenic, rugged challenge.

Run the ridgelines of Hassans Walls at the Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival, with distances from a 1.6 km kids run to a 50 km ultra across scenic trails. Camp at Lithgow Pony Club with on site catering and a friendly festival vibe.

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a UTA training run on Kings Tableland with 20 km, 34 km and 43 km options and three pace groups to suit all levels. Bring mandatory UTA gear, at least 2 litres of water and enough fuel for 6 to 7 hours.

Join a guided final long training run for Ultra Trail Australia on April 26, 2026 in Katoomba, NSW, with 20 km, 34 km and 45+ km options. Three pace groups from Mighty Turtles to Speedy Hares make it friendly for runners age 16 and up.

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with a guided stair training and taper run in Katoomba, two weeks out. Expect scenic UTA trails of 11 to 24 km with multiple pace groups so all levels can tune race fitness and course recall.

Explore the world heritage Blue Mountains at Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB in May 2026, with cliff tops, waterfalls and rugged singletrack. Pick races from ultra to short trail distances and enjoy Indigenous welcome ceremonies.

Explore sandstone cliff tops, canyon trails and rocky peaks in the Grose Valley at the Hounslow Classic near Blackheath NSW. Pick a tough 42 km or scenic 17 km and finish at a lively village with food, drinks and podiums.

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.