Trail Running calendar near Darley 2026-2027

South East Running Festival returns to Dandenong Stadium on 19 April 2026 with races from a 1 km children’s dash to a 21.1 km half marathon, featuring a creekside course, live music, food options and family activities.

A scenic, AA measured loop along the Yarra River in Burnley offering a half marathon, 14.066 km and a 7.033 km option, chip timing, drink stations and age group awards.

An ultrarun at Studley Park on 2 May 26 where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour and continue for as many laps as they manage. AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

A multi-distance trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026, offering courses from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files, a 10 km canicross option, and on-site bib collection via Humanitix ticketing.

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.

Off-road duathlons and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park on May 31, 2026, with course options from a long duathlon to 4 km trail run. Courses pass granite peaks and forested single track with medals for finishers.

WildBoar Trail Run returns to Brisbane Ranges National Park on 14 June 2026 with routes from 10 km to 50 km, single-track sections and published GPX routes. Entry pricing varies by booking period and online bookings use Humanitix.

A coastal trail-running event along the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven offering **42 km**, **21 km** and a new **8 km** option, with coastal singletrack, clifftop views and key landmarks like Bells Beach and Split Point lighthous..

Trail running festival at the You Yangs on 18 to 19 July 2026 with distances from 5 km to 100 miles across mixed terrain and looped courses returning to the carpark. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Werribee Racecourse on Aug 8-9, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, a Kids Race and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat. The fast, flat course includes the Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

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 running event at Footscray Park along the Maribyrnong River offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk, with medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

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.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne is a 5 km obstacle and foam event at Event Central at Caribbean Park with 25 plus obstacles and a large foam zone. The festival offers a Kids Free Fun Zone, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and on-site showers.

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.

Lara Fun Run & Walk offers a rare opportunity to run inside Serendip Sanctuary on November 29, 2026, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and personalised bibs are available for early entries.