Trail Running calendar near Balliang 2025-2026

The Surf Coast Century is an ultra marathon event held in Anglesea along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, featuring stunning coastal and hinterland trails. Participants can choose from 100km and 50km solo runs or join relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners, making it accessible for both ultra-running veteran..

Maribyrnong River Run is a PB Events race held at Footscray Park, Footscray, VIC. The event features three distances: 21.1km half marathon (two laps), 10km, and 5km Run/Walk. The route winds along the scenic Maribyrnong River, with an asphalt path that is pram- and wheelchair-friendly.The atmosphere..

Life in the Peloton's Pub to Pub 2025 takes place on the Federation Trail between Romsey and Lancefield in the Macedon Ranges, about an hour from Melbourne. The event offers three distances: 1.5 km Junior Bolt, 7.5 km Pub to Pub (Romsey to Lancefield), and 15 km Pub to Pub to Pub (Lancefield to Roms..

The Macedon Trail Run, part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series, takes place at Mt Macedon in Victoria, Australia. This event features scenic mountain trails known for their challenging ascents and descents, often shrouded in an eerie winter fog that adds to the mystique. Runners can choose from..

PB Events' Lara Fun Run / Walk is a family-focused event held at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, Victoria on November 30, 2025, with the start and finish at Pirra Mansion. The course winds through Serendip Sanctuary amid native wildlife, offering a flat 5km lap and a 10km two-lap route, plus a 1km Kids..

The Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon is a vibrant night trail running event held on Wadawurrung Country along the scenic Surf Coast in Australia. Organized by Tour de Trails, it offers three distances: a 21km full glow run, a 13km semi glow, and a 5km mini glow experience, including a Body Pos..

On December 6, 2025, Afterglow Night Run, billed as "Where Trail Unicorns Roam," is a twilight-to-night trail race along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis past Bells Beach to Torquay, finishing at The Esplanade in Torquay, Victoria, Australia. Participants choose among 5km Day-Glow, 5km Night-Glo..

Last Legend, hosted by Trailsplus, takes place at Woodlands Park in Melbourne’s north‑west (Greenvale), on the Living Legends grounds. The race centers on a 2.5km loop run with a diminishing‑time format: runners complete laps and restart as time runs down. Participants can choose from Last Legend 5k..

The Trailsplus NYE Rock Around the Clock is a unique trail running event held in the scenic You Yangs, near Little River, Victoria. Participants can choose from various distances including 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, 50km, and a 6-hour run. The event features a 5km loop race under headtorch to introduce..

Portsea Twilight 2026 is a twilight running event held at the Quarantine Station on Coleman Road in Portsea, Victoria, Australia. The program offers multiple distances, including a 9.5-kilometre option and a 5.5-kilometre option, plus several kids’ distances around 2.2 kilometres (with 1.1-kilometre..

The Two Bays Trail Run is a challenging trail running event held on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It offers two race distances: a 28-kilometer course from Dromana to Cape Schanck, and a 56-kilometer ultra run that covers the route from Cape Schanck to Dromana and back. The event tak..

Portsea Bay to Surf is a multi-format running event staged by Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club as part of the Portsea Classic Weekend. The race runs from Point Nepean National Park to Portsea SLSC on the iconic Mornington Peninsula coastline. It offers three formats: a 9km run travelling over roads, tra..

The Maribyrnong Valley Park Backyard Ultra, hosted by Trailsplus at Brimbank Park in Keilor, Victoria, is a unique endurance running event featuring a 6.7 km loop that participants must complete every hour on the hour. The race continues hour after hour, with all remaining runners tied for first pla..

Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is a coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula, linking Portarlington Pier to St Leonards in Portarlington, Victoria. It offers three distances: ProFeet Half Marathon (21 km, out-and-back from Portarlington Pier), STEIGEN 10 km (from St Leonards Pier toward Por..

River Run Geelong is an annual running event held at Barwon Valley Park, Belmont, featuring 10km and 5km run/walk distances. The event attracts up to 1,500 participants, with fields limited to 950 for the 10km and 550 for the 5km. The course offers scenic views, with multiple drink stations and firs..

Brimbank Park Running Festival, part of Trailsplus Urban Trail Series, takes place at Brimbank Park in Keilor, Victoria (about 15 minutes northwest of Melbourne). It offers six trail distances: 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km, welcoming walkers, runners and teams. The course combines open parkla..

The Werribee Mansion Run is a scenic running event held at Werribee Park Mansion in Werribee South, featuring multiple race distances including a half marathon (two laps), 10km, 5.5km, and a 1.2km Kids Dash. The course includes a notable set of stairs near the finish line, making it unsuitable for p..

MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra is staged in Studley Park, Melbourne, Victoria. The event uses a single 6.71-kilometre loop run on the hour, every hour, with participants pushing on until only one remains. Set in Melbourne’s city-adjacent parklands, the course traverses scenic trails through Studley Park...

Goldrush Trail Runs is a trail running event held in Daylesford, Victoria’s Spa Country, featuring new loop courses starting and finishing at Lake Daylesford. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, the event offers three distances: 21km, 12km, and 5km, catering to all levels from beginners to experts. The cours..

The Woodlands Trail Run, organized by Trailsplus, takes place at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria. This scenic event offers multiple race distances including 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, and 50km, catering to a wide range of runners from beginners to ultra-distance enthusiasts. The cour..