Trail Running calendar near Gold Coast 2025-2026

Wild Earth Coastal High is an epic trail run set in the Gold Coast Hinterland, weaving through World Heritage-listed Lamington and Springbrook National Parks in South-East Queensland. The event offers two distances: Coastal High 50 (50km) and Coastal High Crunch (28km). Runners traverse subtropical..

Yarrabilba Trail Fest is a running festival in Yarrabilba, Queensland, built around trails in Plunkett Regional Park, Wickham National Park and Wickham Timber Reserve. It features three distances: 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km, taking in open eucalypt forests, sandstone outcrops and late-winter wildfl..

Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run is held at Griffith University’s Nathan campus in Brisbane’s southern suburbs, starting near Ring Road and weaving through the Toohey Forest. The event offers three courses: 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, appealing to both seasoned trail runners and beginners. T..

The Coombabah Trail Run is a scenic running event held at the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area in Queensland, Australia. The race features two distances: 12.5 km and 4.8 km, both starting and finishing at the main entrance of the reserve on Shelter Road, near the Southport Airfield. The course..

Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold 2025 takes place at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast, Australia, across October 18–19, 2025. The event offers a Coolangatta Sprint and the Coolangatta Gold 25.6 km, the long course. On Sunday, the lineup includes the Coolangatta Gold Youth Challenge (entries via..

The Lamington Classic is Australia's oldest trail run, established in 1970, held in Queensland's Lamington National Park, a World Heritage-listed rainforest. The event features runs along the scenic Border Track, offering stunning views and a challenging course through lush rainforest terrain. Parti..

The Cut Ultra takes place at Nerang Sports Centre, 1 Hope Street, Nerang, Queensland, Australia, on October 25, 2025. It’s a run unlike any other, built around 1.5 km loops with short breaks. After the 10.5 km mark, a cut begins, with 1–5 runners eliminated on each subsequent lap.Distances are varia..

Not BUTTER - 2025 is a 24-hour trail running event held at Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea, Queensland, Australia. Marketed as the country’s only 24-hour trail race, it offers multiple formats: 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, plus Sunday “Drop” events in 5km, 4km and 3km distances. Runners complete laps on th..

The SEQ Trail Series Round 3 takes place in the scenic Numinbah Valley, Queensland, offering two trail running distances: an 8.8km short course and a 13.4km long course. This professionally timed event features race photos for purchase, series points for clubs and individuals, and a welcoming atmosp..

Red Run Day is an annual 8.5km trail run, jog, and walk held around the scenic Enoggera Reservoir in D'Aguilar National Park, Brisbane. Taking place on wide fire trails with some rough terrain and short hills, the course offers spectacular bushland views and fresh eucalyptus-scented air. The event h..

The SEQ Trail Running Series Round 4 at Bayview takes place in the scenic Bayview Conservation Park, Redland Bay, Queensland. This professionally timed event offers two trail running distances: a 7.4km short course and a 10.8km long course, catering to various fitness levels. Participants earn serie..

The SEQ Trail Running Series Round 6 at Wyaralong Dam, Queensland, offers trail runners two course options: an 8.9km short course and a 13.9km long course. This professionally timed event features an out-and-back course with marshals guiding runners on turnaround points. Participants can earn series..

The SEQ Trail Series: Daisy Hill is the final event of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, held at Underwood Park in Priestdale, QLD. Scheduled for March 15, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 12.6km short course and an 18.3km long course. The event features professional timing, race..

Located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Gold Coast Running Festival marks its 15th anniversary on 26 April 2026. The festival offers multiple race distances to suit all abilities: 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2.5km, and a 1km Dash. Runners enjoy a fast, safe, closed-road c..