Trail Running calendar near Darley 2026-2027

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.

Join Bay to Surf in Portsea on 16 January 2026 for scenic coastal runs from Jarman Oval through Point Nepean National Park to the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. Choose 9 km, 4.5 km run or 4.5 km walk for a fun, family friendly day.

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..

Join the Geelong River Run on March 1, 2026 for family friendly 5 km and 10 km routes along scenic Barwon River trails. Medals await every finisher and the inclusive event raises funds for SIDS research.

Run The Rock invites runners of all levels to tackle scenic trails, paths and roads around Hanging Rock with distances from 2K kids dash to a 22K half marathon. Enjoy an event village with food trucks, coffee, live music and family fun.

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 running the scenic Werribee Park Mansion grounds on April 12, 2026, with distances from a Kids Dash to a half marathon for all abilities. Receive a finisher medal and join a friendly community event supporting the Leukaemia Foundation..

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.

Goldrush Trail Runs at Lake Daylesford on 9 May 2026 offers scenic loop trails of about 21 to 22 km, 12 km and 5 km. Expect some technical terrain, community vibes and an event hub by the boathouse.

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.

Three Sunday trail races within 90 minutes of Melbourne, with multiple distances and a lively event village featuring live music, coffee, food trucks, drinks and massage. New Blackwood venue and Silvan social handicap add community fun.

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 the Off Road Duathlon and Trail Runs at You Yangs Regional Park on June 14, 2026, winding through granite peaks and forested singletrack. Family friendly and professionally organised, with distances for all abilities.

Run the Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 20 June 2026 along coastal singletrack and beaches from Torquay to Fairhaven. Choose marathon, half or 8 km and enjoy views of Bells Beach and Split Point lighthouse.

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..

Run along the Maribyrnong River at Footscray Park on September 13, 2026 with half marathon, 10 km and family friendly 5 km options for runners, walkers and families. Finishers get medals and the event supports The Smith Family.

Run Mount Macedon's misty trails from 10km to 50km, with rewarding climbs, technical descents and big views. Part of the Trailsplus series, the event supports Canteen and provides maps and GPX files.

Test your grit on the hill in Pyalong, Victoria with King of The Hill, a last person standing race offering cash prizes and awards. Laps run hourly with a live leaderboard and streamed coverage for a dramatic endurance showdown.

Discover rare access to Serendip Sanctuary at the Ray White Lara Fun Run & Walk on November 29, 2026. Take a flat scenic loop amid native wildlife, with distances for all ages and a medal for every finisher.