Adelaide
Trail Running Calendar near Adelaide 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Adelaide for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail runs through Cleland National Park near Mount Lofty with scenic bushland trails, multiple distances from 1 km kids run to 21 km, on-course drink stations and medals.
Backyard Everest invites runners to chase big elevation on 5.3 km loops at Black Hill Park with about 369 m climb per lap. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 20 hour entries and add extra laps to push toward the Everest equivalent within 24 hours.
This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.
October 2026
November 2026
A dusk to dawn time-based ultra on an AIMS-certified 2.56464 km riverside loop near Glenelg with a single aid station, rotating course direction every three hours, chip timing and complimentary finisher medals.
December 2026
Bridgewater is the second race of the Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series 2026-27 on 13 December, contributing series points under the stated points and qualification rules.
January 2027
February 2027
May 2027
A backyard ultra at Victoria Park, Adelaide where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains, with a spectator-friendly village and volunteer incentives.
July 2027
A multi-distance trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills to the riverfront, featuring mapped aid stations, mandatory gear lists, shuttle transport and UTMB Index races.