Trail Running calendar near Balook 2026-2027

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

Trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3 and 4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly with breed and age limits, adaptive categories and on-course aid stations.

Run the Lighthouse at Tidal River on 20 February 2027 offers trail runs from 6 km to 75 km across beaches, coastal tracks and Mt Oberon with unmarked navigation and mandatory gear requirements.

A coastal weekend running festival in Inverloch offering marathon to 2 km events, a finish precinct with live music and food trucks, and tiered registration that attracts many visitors from outside the region.

A multi distance trail running event along the Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland, postponed to 29 May 2027, featuring ultra distances, shorter runs and heritage scenery with restored trestle bridges.