Trail Running calendar near Barwon Heads 2026-2027

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.

Lara Fun Run 2026 takes place on November 29 at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, Victoria, with 10 km and 5 km run or walk options plus a kids dash; registration details and on-site entry procedures are listed by the organiser.

Afterglow Night Trail Runs on Wadawurrung Country offer illuminated trail options on the Surf Coast with 21 km, 13 km and 5 km distances, and include fundraising support for local violence prevention services.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

A trail running event on the Mornington Peninsula planned for 17 January 2027, offering 28 km and 56 km courses. Entrants must meet published qualification criteria and entry windows are set for mid 2026 to early 2027.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

A family organised coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, a 10.5 km and a 4 km community run, with medals for all finishers and a focus on exercise and children's mental health.

A community-focused riverside event at Barwon Valley Park on February 28, 2027 offering 10km and 5km options, finisher medals and a fundraising partnership with River's Gift for SIDS research.

Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.

A rare chance to run through the grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on April 4, 2027, with distances from a 1.2 km kids dash to a half marathon. The event awards finishers medals, offers personalised bibs for early entries, and supports the L..

A backyard ultra in Studley Park, Fairfield on 1 May 2027 where runners complete repeated *6.71 km* loops on the hour until only one remains. The event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.

Rosebud Running Festival on 13 June 2027 features marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race along the Bay Trail. The mostly flat course uses timing chips and awards finishers a commemorative medal.