Trail Running calendar near Grandchester 2026-2027

Trail races of 42.37 km, 25.8 km and 12.5 km start and finish at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, on varied fire trails and rainforest single track. Each distance has specified mandatory gear, checkpoints and cut-off times.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

This trail running event at Wyaralong Dam features 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses on the Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails. The event is chip-timed, has marked trails with marshals, and provides water stations and post-race refreshments. Photos..

Teams of 2 to 5 tackle 18, 30 or 48 km courses through D'Aguilar National Park on 13 June 2026, raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while following marked trails and checkpoints.

On Sunday, 12 July 2026 the Somerset Rail Trail Classic offers runs and walks of 3 km and 8 km plus 20 km and 44 km bike rides along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, highlighting regional scenery and community participation.

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha, Brisbane, with courses of 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km on mostly singletrack. The 50 km and 100 km races are recognised as qualifiers for larger trail series.

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 is a trail running event in Queensland with distances from 10 km to 100 miles. The loop course crosses four mountains, Wyaralong Dam and technical single track through forest.

An outdoor military-inspired obstacle event at Albert River Wines on 8–9 August 2026, offering 10km and 5km courses with multiple named obstacles. Entry options include teams, solo waves and a timed Elite category with penalties for missed..

A Last One Standing endurance event at Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea on 14 August 2026 where participants complete as many laps as they can. The organiser supports Trail to Triumph to raise funds for mesothelioma awareness.

Lake Manchester Trails is a lakeside trail running event in Queensland with 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 23 km route options, mapped courses, on-course water stops and a no-disposable-cup policy. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A trail running event in Yarrabilba on 16 August 2026 with 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km courses across Plunkett and Wickham parks featuring sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forest. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids.

The TRR Murphys Creek Challenge will take place in Murphys Creek on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

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 course, and a 21.1 km half marathon sharing the same trails and finish line.

Trail races of 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km run from Griffith University Brisbane South through Toohey Forest on Sunday 20 September 2026. Five dollars from each registration will be donated to Diabetes Australia and race shirts are included.

A backyard ultra at the Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one finisher remains; registration and camping options are listed for the October long weekend.

A 22 km mountain trail race from Cedar Flats to the Maiala area with 1,200 m of climbing, a manned midpoint at England Creek, event buses included, mandatory water carry and a published cut-off time.

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.