Trail Running calendar near Kenilworth 2026-2027

Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra challenges runners to a 6.7 km loop each hour until one remains. Set on a 1600 acre cattle property near Nanango, Queensland, the course threads timbered ridges, creek flats and a historic homestead.

A 24 hour trail running festival at Ewen Maddock Dam featuring 5 km laps every hour, no eliminations and multiple entry formats from solo to family teams. Festival facilities include staffed aid stations, food stalls and optional themed Wil..

Multiple-distance running on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Ipswich and Yarraman, held over June 12 to June 14, 2026. Distances range from a half marathon to 200 miles, with mandatory kit, checkpoint support and GPS route files.

Trail races of 50 km, 36 km, 21 km and 12 km around Yandina staged from Terella Brewing, with marked courses through Mapleton National Park, creek crossings and hilly terrain. Entry includes a shirt and finisher memento.

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 night trail event at Wild Horse Mountain on July 18, 2026, with three distance options and published course maps. Mandatory kit includes a headlamp, water bottle and access to a course map.

A trail event in Mapleton on 17 October 2026 with 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk; mandatory safety gear, drop-bag service and prizes are provided, and the 100 km is a Western States qualifier.

A 22km mountain trail race from Cedar Flats to the Maiala clearing with 1,200 m of ascent, rainforest single track, four checkpoints and included bus transport. The route features steep climbs, stone stairs and shaded ridge running.

A Backyard Ultra at Nine Mile Camping Grounds with a 6.7 km loop every hour; runners must finish each loop within the hour to continue. Onsite camping and glamping are available and day passes for crew cost $5.

Trail race at the base of Mt Beerwah on 6 December 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 km courses with marked trails, water checkpoints with no disposable cups, and gear requirements including a 500 ml bottle and race bib.

A night trail running event at the base of Mt Beerwah offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Courses are marked for night navigation and checkpoints supply water and food while participants must carry their own cup and headla..

A multi distance trail running event in Noosa with six courses from 15 km to 100 km and UTMB Index recognition. Courses use the Noosa Trail Network with marked routes, aid stations, checkpoints and mandatory gear for ultra distances.