Trail Running calendar near Brisbane 2026-2027

A multi-distance running festival on the Gold Coast on 26 April 2026, marking its 15th anniversary. Races use a fast, safe closed road circuit and range from a 1 km fun run to a 3/4 marathon.

Trail races of 42.37 km, 25.8 km and 12.5 km start and finish at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, on varied fire trails and rainforest single track. Each distance has specified mandatory gear, checkpoints and cut-off times.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..

Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

A multi-format trail running event at Ewen Maddock Dam featuring repeated 5 km laps, with 24hr, 10hr, 5hr and 5 km options for solo runners, pairs, teams and families and on-site Race HQ services.

Experience the natural beauty of Numinbah Valley in this first round of the Triple Crown series. Choose from four trail distances ranging from 4km to 25km and enjoy free event photos and unique interlocking medals.

This trail running event at Wyaralong Dam features 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses on the Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails. The event is chip-timed, has marked trails with marshals, and provides water stations and post-race refreshments. Photos..

A community trail run and walk through Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area with 12.5 km and 5.5 km options, on-site paramedical support, event visor and bib for entrants, and prize draws including YETI drinkware and apparel.

Teams of 2 to 5 tackle 18, 30 or 48 km courses through D'Aguilar National Park on 13 June 2026, raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while following marked trails and checkpoints.

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha, Brisbane, with courses of 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km on mostly singletrack. The 50 km and 100 km races are recognised as qualifiers for larger trail series.

A team-only endurance hike through the Gold Coast Hinterland on 18-19 July 2026, offering 30 km, 48 km and 96 km options that include steep climbs, creek crossings and night sections while supporting youth programs.

An evening running event at Wild Horse Mountain in Coochin Creek on July 18, 2026, offering 10 km, 15 km and a half marathon. Entry fees include GST and transaction costs and a 10:00 pm cut-off applies.

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 is a trail running event in Queensland with distances from 10 km to 100 miles. The loop course crosses four mountains, Wyaralong Dam and technical single track through forest.

An outdoor military-inspired obstacle event at Albert River Wines on 8–9 August 2026, offering 10km and 5km courses with multiple named obstacles. Entry options include teams, solo waves and a timed Elite category with penalties for missed..

A Last One Standing endurance event at Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea on 14 August 2026 where participants complete as many laps as they can. The organiser supports Trail to Triumph to raise funds for mesothelioma awareness.

Lake Manchester Trails is a lakeside trail running event in Queensland with 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 23 km route options, mapped courses, on-course water stops and a no-disposable-cup policy. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A trail running event in Yarrabilba on 16 August 2026 with 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km courses across Plunkett and Wickham parks featuring sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forest. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids.

A one day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot-tha on 23 August 2026 featuring a 2 km kids loop, a 12 km course, and a 21.1 km half marathon sharing the same trails and finish line.