Trail Running calendar near Dandenong North 2026-2027

Run or walk along the scenic Barwon River at the Geelong River Run. Choose from a 10km or 5km course starting from Barwon Valley Park. Every finisher gets a medal and the event supports SIDS research through River's Gift.

A three-day trail running festival in the Warburton Valley. Choose from ultra marathons, night runs, and unique events like a lilo derby. It's a full weekend celebrating the mountain running lifestyle.

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..

The Edithvale Fire Brigade hosts its 12th All Fired Up Fun Run, a family community event. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or 15km course along the scenic Longbeach Trail. Enjoy post-race entertainment including a BBQ, coffee, and fire displays.

The Rokeby Twilight Trail Run will take place in Rokeby on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

A trail running festival at Brimbank Park, offering distances from 2km to 50km on a mix of open parkland and riverside paths. There's a team challenge and a cafe on site, making it a day out for participants and spectators. The event suppor..

The Werribee Mansion Run on April 12, 2026 offers a rare chance to run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5.5km run/walk, and a kids dash. All finishers get a medal,..

Trail races from 10 km to 50 km around Maroondah Reservoir Park on 19 April 2026, opening the Trailsplus Mountain Series. Course maps and GPX files are provided and check-in plus briefing are compulsory.

The South East Running Festival returns for a second year at Dandenong Stadium. Choose from four distances, including a children's dash, on a scenic route along Dandenong Creek. The day includes music, food, and family activities.

A trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026 offering distances from 2 km to 50 km, with downloadable course maps, a 10 km canicross option, and a charity donation to Canteen.

You Yangs Off Road Festival on May 31, 2026 features duathlon and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park, with forested single track, granite peaks and multiple distance options for individual competitors or two person relay teams.

The Rosebud Running Festival is held on the flat and fast trails of the Mornington Peninsula. It offers a range of distances from a kids dash to a full marathon, all starting and finishing at Rosebud Skate Park. Every finisher receives a me..

Tackle the trails at the WildBoar Trail Run in Brisbane Ranges National Park. Choose from four distances, from a 10km fun run to a challenging 50km ultra marathon. This event is set on twisty single tracks through native bushland.

Two days of trail running at the You Yangs on 18 to 19 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 100 mile across varied terrain and looped courses that return to the carpark. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

Run along the beautiful Maribyrnong River paths in Footscray Park. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10 km, or 5 km run/walk. It's a community event where all finishers get a medal.

The Barkin' Mad Ultra is a dog-friendly running festival supporting Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Choose from distances of 2 km to 50 km on the trails of Rokeby Recreation Reserve. The event includes specific categories for runners with dogs,..

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges, under an hour from Melbourne CBD. Races range from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra across steep, undulating forest trails.

Run through Marysville's scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing rivers and the Steavenson Falls while supporting the local community. Distances span a fun kids 1.5 km dash up to a 100 km ultramarathon with options for every runner.

A community running event on November 29, 2026 inside Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash on a flat scenic loop with a finishers medal for every participant.

The Two Bays Trail Run will take place in Dromana on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 28 and 56 kilometers.