Trail Running calendar near Somerset Regional 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..

Team-based endurance event on the Sunshine Coast with 18 km, 30 km and 48 km routes through Imbil State Forest. Participants honour Kokoda Campaign diggers and raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while navigating rugged terrain and..

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.

Multi-distance endurance events along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on 12 June 2026, including 200 mile, 100 mile, 50 mile and 100 km options. Aid stations, medical support and event garments are provided; 200 mile runners require qualifyi..

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.

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.

An evening running event at Wild Horse Mountain in Coochin Creek on July 18, 2026, offering 10 km, 15 km and a half marathon. Entry fees include GST and transaction costs and a 10:00 pm cut-off applies.

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 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 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.

Test your endurance at Wild Horse Mountain in this classic Backyard Ultra format. Runners must complete a six point seven kilometer loop every hour until only the strongest remain to support the Glass House Mountains.

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..