Trail Running calendar near Darley 2025-2026

Join the Lara Fun Run on Nov 30, 2025 for a scenic 5 km or 10 km and a 1 km Kids Dash around Serendip Sanctuary, starting at Pirra Mansion. Run among kangaroos, koalas and native birds and claim your finisher medal.

Run under the stars on Surf Coast singletrack at Afterglow Night Trail Runs with 21 km, 13 km and lively 5 km options. Enjoy glow vibes and community spirit while fundraising for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong.

Brighten your night at Afterglow Night Run in Torquay, a twilight trail along the Surf Coast with 5 to 21 km day and night options. Glow in neon and retro funk while supporting the SAFV Centre and local survivors.

Last Legend at Woodlands Park, Greenvale on 14 December 2025 challenges runners on a repeating 2.5 km loop with shrinking time limits, testing pace and grit. Choose a set distance or go All the Way while supporting Canteen.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Trailsplus at the You Yangs for trail runs from 5 km up to 50 km and a timed 6 hour option. Enjoy scenic sunset and night running under head torches with skyline views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelong.

Run the Portsea Twilight at the historic Quarantine Station with sweeping Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay views on a course closed to vehicles. Relax afterwards in the event village with food trucks, a bar, live music and family fun.

Experience coastal trails and a beach finish at Portsea Bay to Surf, a community run that celebrates fun and fitness. Pick a 9 km challenge or 4.5 km run or walk with on day sign up and shuttles between Jarman Oval and Portsea Surf Club.

Run the scenic coastal trail from Portarlington to St Leonards at the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run. Family organised event with a half marathon, 10 km and 4 km fun run, walkers welcome and proceeds support kids mental health.

River Run Geelong on March 1 at Barwon Valley Park offers scenic 5 km and 10 km courses, medals for all finishers and a friendly riverside atmosphere. Fields are limited so early registration is recommended.

Run The Rock at Hanging Rock on 21 March 2026 offers scenic trail, path and road courses across distances from a 2K kids dash to a 22K half marathon. Enjoy live music, food trucks and family fun in the event village for a great day out.

Brimbank Park Running Festival offers scenic trails from 2 km to 50 km, including a two stage 50 km option. Enjoy a team challenge that rewards kilometres, nearby cafe facilities, and support Canteen at this friendly community event.

Race the historic Werribee Park Mansion on Sun April 12 2026 with options from a scenic half marathon to a family friendly kids dash supporting the Leukaemia Foundation. Medals and age awards for most distances make this a memorable day.

Goldrush Trail Runs is a trail running event held in Daylesford, Victoria’s Spa Country, featuring new loop courses starting and finishing at Lake Daylesford. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, the event offers three distances: 21km, 12km, and 5km,..

Run scenic trails at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with Living Legends stables, a homestead serving Devonshire tea and plane spotting at the Tullamarine runway. Distances 2 km to 50 km, maps provided and proceeds support Canteen.

WildBoar Trail Run on 14 June 2026 invites runners to tackle 10km, 21km, 42km or 50km courses through the Brisbane Ranges. Enjoy scenic native bush, single track trails and challenging climbs from Boar Gully Campground.

Run the stunning Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven at the Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 20 June 2026, with 42 km, 21 km and an 8 km Urquharts Bluff Blast. Enjoy coastal singletrack, cliffs and beaches plus an after race gather..

Experience the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River on July 18 and 19 with looped courses from 5 km to 100 miles across wooded singletrack and rocky climbs. Spectacular views from Flinders Peak and a friendly vibe await.

Enjoy a scenic riverside challenge at the Maribyrnong River Run in Footscray Park, featuring a half marathon, 10 km and a walk friendly 5 km. All finishers get medals and quick chip timed results in a family friendly event village.

King of the Hill in Pyalong on 31 Oct 2026 is a last person standing event on a 4.2 km loop with big climbs each hour. Live timing, support zones and on site recovery keep you and your crew in the hunt as the field narrows to one.