Trail Running calendar near Somerset Regional 2026-2027

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.

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 multi-format trail running event at Ewen Maddock Dam featuring repeated 5 km laps, with 24hr, 10hr, 5hr and 5 km options for solo runners, pairs, teams and families and on-site Race HQ services.

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.

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.

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 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 team relay along the South Burnett rail trail covering 60 km between Kingaroy and Wondai. Teams of five to eight run average 5 km legs and a 1 km kids race is included.

Lake Manchester Trails on 16 August 2026 offers distances from a 1 km kids dash to a 23 km lake loop with river crossings, water stops and on-course first aid. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD track with water stops and a post-event area featuring food and coffee.

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.

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.

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..