Trail Running calendar near Dandenong North 2025-2026

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a scenic trail run at the You Yangs, choosing distances from 5km to 50km plus a 6 hour challenge. Run into the night under head torches and support Canteen as Trailsplus donates per entry.

Run at Portsea Quarantine Station along coastal roads with 9.5K, 5.5K and kids races overlooking Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Celebrate after with food trucks, live music and a family friendly event village.

Run the Two Bays Trail on the scenic Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options across Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and Cape Schanck cliffs. Finishers earn a collectible 2026 articulated medal.

Join Bay to Surf 2026 on 16 January for a scenic Portsea challenge with 9 km and 4.5 km run options and a 4.5 km walk along roads, trails and beach between Point Nepean and Portsea Surf Club. Entry and buses at Jarman Oval simplify race day..

Run coastal trails and sandy beaches at the Kilcunda Running Festival with sweeping Southern Ocean views. Distances from 5 km to 21 km and a lively race village make it a perfect day trip about 90 minutes from Melbourne.

Join the family run along the Bellarine Peninsula at sunset, choosing from a half marathon, 10.5 km or the fun 4 km Bully Buster that raises awareness for youth mental health. Medals for finishers and a friendly coastal vibe for all abiliti..

Run along the Barwon River at River Run Geelong, with a scenic 10km and a friendly 5km run or walk, finisher medals and charity support for River's Gift. Fields are limited to 1500 so register early.

Join the Salomon Warburton Trail Fest, a three day celebration of trail running in scenic Warburton, Victoria. Pick from ultras to short family friendly runs, plus night runs, films, seminars and activities for non runners.

Join the My Mount Eliza Fun Run Festival on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Mount Eliza Regional Park for 4 km, 8 km and a new 16 km quarry trail, plus a dog friendly walk and kids sprint. Enjoy food, prizes and community stalls while supporting my..

Run into sunset on scenic single track and rail trail at the Rokeby Twilight Trail Run, with distances from a kids 2.5k to a rewarding 25k. All profits support the Rokeby Crossover Friends Group and help protect local bushland.

Join the Brimbank Park Running Festival on Sunday 22 March 2026 at scenic Brimbank Park, featuring open fields, wooded river trails and a river crossing. Choose distances from 2km to 50km, join the team challenge and support a great charity..

Enjoy scenic laps at Werribee Park Mansion with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get medals and top runners earn trophies while the event raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 kicks off the Trailsplus Mountain Series with choices from 10 km, 21 km, 30 km, 42 km and 50 km. Set in scenic Maroondah Reservoir Park amid autumn colours, it offers challenging trails and st..

Experience the Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail on Sunday 19 April with scenic riverfront running from Loys Paddock Reserve in Burnley. Choose a half marathon, 14 km or a 7 km run or walk and refuel with a pancake breakfast at the finish.

Join the South East Running Festival on 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium for a scenic run along Dandenong Creek and wetlands. Distances from a children's dash to a half marathon, with music, food and family activities.

Run through Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, with trails weaving past a historic homestead and Living Legends race horses. Distances from 2 km to 50 km plus canicross, with devonshire tea and plane spotting to enjoy after your run.

Run the scenic Rosebud Running Festival on 7 June 2026 along the Bay Trail foreshore, with distances from a 1 km kids race to a full marathon. Enjoy on course support, bib timing and a finishers medal for all finishers.

Run the WildBoar Trail Run through scenic Brisbane Ranges National Park, with challenging climbs and winding single track across 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km options. Organized by Trailsplus, the event supports Canteen with donations.

Tackle varied singletrack and rocky climbs at the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in July, with distances from 5 km to 100 mile and a scenic ascent to Flinders Peak. Two days of looped courses from the main carpark make for a social, spect..

Take on the Maribyrnong River Run at Footscray Park with a half marathon, 10 km or 5 km run or walk along scenic, pram friendly paths. Chip timing, finisher medals and personalised certificates make this a rewarding community event for all..