Gold Coast
Trail Running Calendar near Gold Coast 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gold Coast for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 77-floor stair climb at Q1 in Surfers Paradise with timed results, fundraising for LIVIN, and finish-line access to SkyPoint views.
Trail runs through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks with three distances : 50 km, 28 km and a 7 km Purlingbrook course, plus race tee, photos and finishers medal.
September 2026
October 2026
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 lap race at Gold Coast Cycle Centre on October 31, 2026, offering variable distances from about 10.5 km to 50 km plus a junior 500 m lap event.
November 2026
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
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.