Trail Running Calendar near Gold Coast 2026-2027

September 2026

Trail Run 55 min 75 min 130 min

Monthly free trail run at Coombabah Lake Conservation Park offering bonus and main loops, pace groups, and snacks, with registration used for catering.

October 2026

Oct

11

Su

Coombabah Trail Run

Coombabah | 13 km from Gold Coast

Trail Run 6 km 13 km

A community trail run in the Coombabah Lake Conservation Area offering 12.5 km and 5.5 km courses, on-site paramedical support, event visors, finish refreshments, and prize draws.

Oct

17

Sa

Coolangatta Gold

Coolangatta | 21 km from Gold Coast

Trail Run 26 km

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.

Oct

31

Sa

The Cut Ultra

Nerang | 7 km from Gold Coast

Backyard Ultra 50 km

A variable-distance elimination race at the Gold Coast Cycle Centre where runners are cut each lap, with junior races, team categories and on-site amenities.

Oct

31

Sa

Halloween Hustle - Nerang

Nerang | 7 km from Gold Coast

Road Race Trail Run 3 km 6 km

A Halloween-themed trail event in Nerang on October 31, 2026 with 2.5 km and 6 km options, live entertainment, food trucks and glow-in-the-dark medals.

November 2026

Nov

8

Su

SEQ Trail Series - Numinbah Valley

Numinbah Valley | 24 km from Gold Coast

Trail Run 9 km 13 km

Trail running in Numinbah Valley on 8 November 2026 with short and long courses, series points, race photos, and a Season 14 singlet for full series entries.

March 2027

Mar

13

Sa

Gold Coast Backyard Ultra

Main Beach | 5 km from Gold Coast

Backyard Ultra 7 km

A backyard ultra at Doug Jennings Park on March 13, 2027 where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour until only one runner remains.