Trail Running calendar near Coolangatta 2026-2027

A team endurance event on the Gold Coast with 30 km, 48 km and 96 km courses through rugged hinterland. Teams follow marked checkpoints, meet fundraising targets and support the Kokoda Youth Foundation while tackling steep climbs and creek..

A multi-distance running festival on the Border Trails at Currumbin offering pavement and trail options across four distances. It serves as Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown and links to short and long course series.

True Grit QLD is a military style obstacle event at Albert River Wines in August 2026 offering 10km and 5km courses with a variety of obstacles, team and solo entry options, on-site camping and free spectator access.

A trail running event on 16 August 2026 at Yarrabilba near Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring three distances across Plunkett and Wickham parks. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids; routes use marked, sometimes..

Trail runs through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks with two distance options, on-course aid stations, electronic timing and race kit items including free photos in 2026. It is Round 3 of a Triple Crown series.

Chincogan Charge takes place on 19 September 2026. The registration lists "Chincogan Challenge 2026" with options including the Chinny Challenge and a not-timed Kids Chinny Climb; early bird ends 31 August and registration closes 18 Septemb..

Australia's oldest trail race runs along the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park. Events include a 21.3 km one-way crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying and compulsory gear r..

A community trail run and walk in the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area offering 12.5 km and 5.5 km routes, small field sizes, on-site paramedics, finish refreshments and prize draws.

A two-day surf-sports program at Coolangatta Beach on 17 and 18 October 2026 featuring the Coolangatta Sprint, the Coolangatta Gold 25.6, a Youth Challenge with entries via Liveheats, and the Coolangatta Dash, a run, swim, run.

An elimination-format run at the Gold Coast Cycle Centre on October 31, 2026, with variable distances from about 10.5 km up to 50 km, a separate junior race of 2–5 km, on-site hydration, food, music and family activities.

Season 14 visits Numinbah Valley on 8 November 2026 for round 3, with short and long trail courses, official timing and series points. The event features race photos, a charity barbecue and a post-race coffee cart.

Round 4 at Bayview in Redland Bay features trail races of 7.4 km and 10.8 km, professional timing, race photos and a post race charity BBQ. Series entries include a limited edition singlet.

5K Foam Fest Brisbane is a two day obstacle course fun run at Sirromet Winery on Feb 6 and 7 2027. The event features over 25 optional obstacles, large foam zones, a free kids zone, festival vendors and a beer garden.

Round 6 of SEQ Trail Running Series Season 14 at Wyaralong Dam on 14 February 2027 features **8.9 km** and **13.9 km** trail courses with official timing, race photos, a charity BBQ and series points for clubs and individuals.

A backyard ultra at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach where runners run repeated 6.71 km yards each hour until one remains. The mixed terrain event has individual and four person team options, capped entries and listed entry fees.

Round 8 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Daisy Hill on 14 March 2027 offers short and long off-road courses, professional timing, event photos, a charity BBQ and a season singlet included with full series entry.

A team focused trail relay in Alexandra Hills with multiple distance options from a 14K individual to an 84K team ultra. The event features camping and glamping, onsite facilities, loop awards, and separate divisions for teams and individua..

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 18 April 2027 offers races from a 1 km fun run to a 3/4 marathon on a closed road course in the Gold Coast, marking its 16th anniversary and presented by Mastery Schools Australia.

A community-focused triathlon festival on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island, offering triathlon, ocean swim, trail run and junior events across multiple distances. The event is run not for profit and highlights inclusivity and local comm..