Trail Running calendar near Nathan 2026-2027

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.

Australia’s oldest trail race, held on the Border Track in Lamington National Park, offers a measured 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying, gear and safety requirements.

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.

Test your endurance at The Cut Ultra, a unique elimination race on the Gold Coast. Survive successive laps on the Criterium Track until only the fastest remain in this social and high energy running challenge.

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.

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 backyard ultra at Nine Mile Camping Grounds where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains; the course is fully inside the campground with onsite camping and marked trails.

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 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.

An endurance event on March 13, 2027 at Doug Jennings Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until one person remains. Entries open July 1 with field limited to 300 places and team and individual prizes offered.