Trail Running calendar near Adelaide 2026-2027

Trail Running South Australia hosts multi distance trail races in Kuitpo Forest near Meadows, with routes through pine plantation and native bush, drink stations, medals for placegetters and a free kids cross country.

A timed six hour track ultra and relay at Knox Park, Morphett Vale on June 14, 2026. Solo runners and teams up to six can register across member, early bird, standard and late entry periods.

A timed running and walking festival at Park 10 in North Adelaide offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour events on a 2,175 metre loop, with aid station, electronic timing, finisher medals, first aid and toilets.

Lofty's Revenge is a trail running event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit with 50km, 28km and 10km options. It includes a 50km three person teams relay and a 10km field limited to 50 runners.

Trail running at Fox Creek Bike Park near Cudlee Creek with multiple distances, fire trail and single track, sustained climbs, drink stations, medals and a free kids cross-country run.

A trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills into the CBD, offering distances from 21 km to 100 miles. Courses follow the Heysen Trail, use mandatory GPX navigation and include multiple aid stations with drop bag and pacer options for longer dista..

Trail running at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park on August 2, 2026, with winding single-track, creek crossings and multiple course distances. The long course carries UTMB Index status and placegetters receive medals.

Trail running in the Murraylands starting inside Monarto Safari Park before public opening and finishing on the Murray Bridge riverfront. Multiple distances are offered from 5 km up to a long ultra distance, with aid stations and a staged r..

Point to point trail event between the Barossa Valley and Hahndorf on 15 August 2026. Multiple distances from 16 km to 120 km across vineyards, Heysen Trail sections and Adelaide Hills terrain.

A coastal running event in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offering long, short and Kids Dash routes around Granite Island, featuring a causeway, mixed surfaces and electronic timing, with optional medals and established transfer and refund..

Trail Running SA stages a multi distance trail event at Cleland National Park with forested, hilly trails, frequent wildlife sightings, a kids cross country, post run food, medals and sponsor support.

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 looped out and back race based at Lyndoch along the Barossa Walking Trail, passing vineyards and a winery start and finish. Multiple distances from 1 km to 63.3 km are offered with staffed aid stations on the loop.

A sold out fundraising walk on 25 September 2026 from the Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit, about 21 km and 6 to 7 hours. The route includes Operation Flinders activities and finishes with talks and a food platter at Woodhouse Activity Centr..

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.

A 56 km trail ultra on the Yurrebilla Trail through Adelaide Hills national parks, featuring marked course maps, support stops, organised transport and drop bag services for runners.

Final On the Trails race at Mount Bold on 11 October 2026 incorporates the SA Trail Championships and includes distances from a kids run up to a 35 km extra long course. Longer races attract UTMB points.

The TRSA Trail Championship at Mount Bold Reserve near Kangarilla offers four trail distances, varied terrain and wildlife, drink stations and championship prizes. The long courses hold UTMB Index status and organizers enforce course cutoff..

Heysen Trail Ultra offers a wide range of single-day and multi-day trail distances along the coastal Heysen Trail, finishing in Victor Harbor. The 2026 edition takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026.

A community running festival at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge on 1 November 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon. The full marathon is not held in 2026 due to levee construction; event village includes coffee and first aid.