Trail Running calendar near North Stradbroke Island 2026-2027

Wild Earth In the Raw is a trail running event in Numinbah Valley on May 31, 2026 offering distances from 4 km to 25 km, free event photos and finishers options including a linking medal or trail gear.

Trail races at Mount Joyce Mountain Bike Trails, Wyaralong Dam in Bromelton on 7 June 2026, with 15 km, 10 km and 5 km options and published entry fees.

The Coombabah Trail Run will take place in Coombabah on Sunday 7 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 13 kilometers.

A team-based endurance hike in D'Aguilar National Park from Brookfield Reserve with options of 18km, 30km or 48km, set times to finish, checkpoint support, and fundraising requirements supporting the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

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 team only endurance hike in the Gold Coast Hinterland offering 30 km, 48 km and 96 km options. Teams navigate multiple checkpoints and support crew points while raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

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.

Coastal trail event in Currumbin offering 6.6 km to 31 km distances with ocean views and out and back sections. It is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown and links to two other races in the series.

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..

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.

A one-day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot-tha on 23 August 2026, combining a 2 km kids loop with 12 km and 21.1 km trail races on shared courses and a common finish area.

Trail races of 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km run from Griffith University Nathan campus through Toohey Forest on 20 September 2026. The cup less event includes a finisher medal and race merchandise.

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 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.

A team relay trail event in Alexandra Hills with repeated 14 km loops, team and individual distances, a kids race, camping and glamping options, on-site showers and catering, and shirts plus timber medals for participants.

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 18 April 2027 offers races from a 1 km fun run up to a three quarter marathon, including a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and 2.5 km. It is presented by Mastery Schools Australia and held on the Gold Coast.