Trail Running calendar near Southport 2026-2027

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 26 April 2026 offers races from a 1 km fun run to a three quarters marathon on a closed road circuit described as fast and safe. The event marks its 15th anniversary and includes options for families.

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.

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

Experience the natural beauty of Numinbah Valley in this first round of the Triple Crown series. Choose from four trail distances ranging from 4km to 25km and enjoy free event photos and unique interlocking medals.

This trail running event at Wyaralong Dam features 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses on the Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails. The event is chip-timed, has marked trails with marshals, and provides water stations and post-race refreshments. Photos..

A community trail running and walking event in Coombabah, Queensland on 7/06/2026 with 13.2 km and 6.2 km options, participant visors, on-site paramedics and prize draws, held to support a small, conservation-focused race experience.

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.

The Byron Rainforest Run will take place in Whian Whian on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 13 and 51 kilometers.

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha, Brisbane, with courses of 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km on mostly singletrack. The 50 km and 100 km races are recognised as qualifiers for larger trail series.

A team-only endurance hike through the Gold Coast Hinterland on 18-19 July 2026, offering 30 km, 48 km and 96 km options that include steep climbs, creek crossings and night sections while supporting youth programs.

Border Bolt Running Festival on August 2, 2026 in Currumbin, QLD offers road and trail distances from 6.6 km to 31 km and is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 is a trail running event in Queensland with distances from 10 km to 100 miles. The loop course crosses four mountains, Wyaralong Dam and technical single track through forest.

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..

A Last One Standing endurance event at Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea on 14 August 2026 where participants complete as many laps as they can. The organiser supports Trail to Triumph to raise funds for mesothelioma awareness.

A trail running event in Yarrabilba on 16 August 2026 with 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km courses across Plunkett and Wickham parks featuring sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forest. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids.

A one day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot-tha on 23 August 2026 featuring a 2 km kids loop, a 12 km course, and a 21.1 km half marathon sharing the same trails and finish line.

Trail runs in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 29 August 2026, with 28 km and 50 km courses through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Entry includes a personalised technical tee or singlet, free photos, bus transfer and a finisher medal..

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.