Trail Running calendar near Castlemaine 2026-2027

Three winter trail races near Melbourne across forest, coastal and mountain terrain, each offering multiple short, medium and long distances. Race day elements include a social atmosphere with live music, coffee and food trucks.

Experience a rewarding trail run through Blackwood while supporting Berry Street. This UTMB qualifier offers distances including 70km and 42km for runners seeking ITRA points and various course options.

A community fun run in the Macedon Ranges with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km routes along the car-free Federation Trail. Finish at the Lancefield Hotel for post-run beer, BBQ and timed results.

Run The Maine returns to Castlemaine on 25 September 2026 with a point to point half marathon using a steam train transfer to the start, plus a 10 km forest loop and a 5 km out and back through the botanical gardens.

Mountain trail races on Mount Macedon with foggy forest ridge terrain and multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Series with course maps and GPS downloads and a per-runner donation to Canteen.

A weekend off-road festival in Lancefield, Victoria featuring gravel rides, cyclocross, trail running, camping and a festival village with live music and food. Multiple distance options and specialty events include the Dirty Hatrick and a B..

A last-person-standing hill running event in Pyalong, VIC on 31 October 2026. Competitors run a 4.2 km circuit with 300 m elevation once every hour until one remains. The event features designated rest areas, live tracking and cash prizes.

True Grit Melbourne is a military inspired obstacle event at Wildwood Rock Enduro on 28 November 2026. It features timed Elite racing plus 5 km and 10 km courses across natural terrain with many built obstacles.

This community running event in Central Victoria's Heathcote and Bendigo region celebrates fitness and nature. It was first held in 2016 and will return in 2027 after a planned revitalization.

A 5K obstacle-course fun run in Myrniong on 23 January 2027 with over 25 obstacles, mud pits, foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a free kids zone for under sixes, vendors and a beer garden.