Trail Running calendar near Grandchester 2026-2027

Trail running event at Mt Joyce, Wyaralong with 15 km, 10 km and 5 km courses plus a free kids 2 km race. Courses are marked and marshalled with medical support and electronic timing.

A team endurance hike on 13 June 2026 through D'Aguilar National Park from Brookfield Recreation Reserve, offering 18 km, 30 km and 48 km courses. Teams fundraise for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and honour Kokoda veterans.

Community run, walk and bike event along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The 23rd Somerset Rail Trail Classic is on 12 July 2026 with 3 km and 8 km run or walk options and 20 km and 44 km bike rides.

A two day trail running event at Mount Coot Tha near Brisbane offering 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km races with substantial elevation and reservoir views. The event is a Western States qualifier and a UTMB index qualifier for some distance..

A trail running event in Queensland offering distances from 10 km to 100 mile, with over 4000 m of elevation, mixed mountain terrain and a loop course based at Lilybrook Recreation Area. The 105 km finishers receive a cowboy hat.

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.

Lake Manchester Trails on 16 August 2026 offers family-focused trail runs around the lake with distances from 1 km kids dashes to a 23 km loop. Water stops, on-course electrolytes and a no disposable cups policy are provided.

Trail runs around Yarrabilba feature sandstone outcrops, eucalypt forest and late winter wildflowers across three distances. Events are professionally timed with on course water for medium and long runners and clear age based rules.

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 23 August 2026, featuring a 2 km kids loop, a 12 km trail and a 21.1 km half marathon on shared trails.

A two day mountain biking and trail running festival at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester, Queensland. The event covers over 80 km of purpose built tracks and marks its 24th year in 2026.

Toohey Trail Run at Griffith University Brisbane South offers 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km trail courses through Toohey Forest. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and donates five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia.

A backyard ultra at the Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete repeating 6.706 kilometre laps each hour until one remains. The event is scheduled for October 3, 2026 and coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

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 mountain trail race on the Mount Glorious ridge with 1,200 m of climbing and 650 m of descent, starting at Cedar Flats and finishing near Maiala picnic area. Checkpoints and bus transport are provided and participants must carry the..

A 5K obstacle run at Sirromet Winery in early February featuring more than 25 obstacles, extensive foam coverage and family-friendly amenities including a Kids Free Fun Zone, food vendors, showers and a licensed beer garden.

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..