Trail Running calendar near Grandchester 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha near Brisbane, featuring mostly trail terrain and routes that pass historic reservoirs. Distances range from 10 km to 105 km and some longer races carry Western States or UTMB qualifying status..

Scenic Rim Ultra is a trail running event in Scenic Rim, Queensland on 8 August 2026 offering distances from 10 km to 100 miles across mountainous single track and dirt roads. The loop course starts and finishes at Lilybrook Recreation Area..

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.

An hourly-lap endurance run at Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea, featuring *6.706 km* loops with 69 m ascent per lap. The last runner standing must complete one solo lap to win otherwise all finishers are recorded as DNF.

Multi-distance trail running at Lake Manchester with lakeside loops, river crossings and water stops; family-friendly kids dashes and longer 10 km and 23 km options. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

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 event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD tracks. Three water stops, post-event stalls and race pack collection are provided.

A one-day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot Tha on August 23, 2026, bringing together races from a 2 km kids loop to a 21.1 km half marathon, all using the same trails and finish area.

A two day mountain biking and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park on 5 and 6 September 2026. Multiple run and cycle distances use a purpose built trail network of more than 80 km.

A trail running event at Griffith University Brisbane South on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km courses through Toohey Forest, donating five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia and marking its 10th anniver..

A backyard ultra at Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete hourly laps of 6.706 km until only one runner remains; the event coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and offers onsite camping and limited entries.

Round 1 of the SEQ Trail Running Series Season 14 is at Enoggera Reservoir on 11 October 2026, offering 8.4 km and 12.9 km trail races with timing, race photos, a charity BBQ and a limited edition singlet for series entries.

A lap-based endurance run at Pooh Corner Bushland Reserve on October 18th featuring repeated **3.9 km** laps with progressively shorter allowed running times and increasing rest periods between laps.

A multi-format running event at Oxley Creek Common in late October 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events plus 5 km, 4 km and 3 km Drop elimination races. The Drop uses timed laps with runners eliminated each round.

A 22 km trail race on Mount Glorious with 1,200 m of climb across rainforest ridgelines and a manned midpoint at England Creek. Entry includes event bus transport; runners must carry 1 L of water and a refillable container.

Round 5 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at James Drysdale Recreational Park in Bunya on 31 January 2027, featuring a 9.7 km short course and a 15.6 km long course with professional timing and race photos.

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.

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..