Adelaide
Trail Running Calendar near Adelaide 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Adelaide for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
A 21 km fundraising trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit and Woodhouse Activity Centre on 25 September 2026, featuring activity stops and fundraising for the Operation Flinders Foundation.
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
The first race of ATR's 6th Summer Series, held in Cleland North near Maryvale Road in Athelstone on 22 November 2026; individual and series registration available.
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 on 13 December 2026, part of a six-race points series with multiple course distances and age categories.
January 2027
February 2027
Fifth race of the Adelaide Trail Runners 6th Summer Series at Cleland National Park on 21 February 2027, listed with registration and series options.
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.