Trail Running calendar near Darley 2026-2027

A sealed-handicap mass-start event at Barwon Valley Park on August 9, 2026, featuring a 15 km main race and a 5 km alternative. The out-and-back course starts and finishes at the Barwon Valley Fun Park and reaches Queens Park Rd Bridge.

A half marathon and a 5 km race at Barwon Valley Park on August 23, 2026, run in a handicap format with a scratch start for invitational runners. The event is listed by Geelong Cross Country Club alongside Geelong Performance Coaching.

An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, sponsored by Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre. The course starts and finishes at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park and a course map and fee details are available online.

A 5 km handicap race organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on 6 September 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.

On September 13, 2026 the Kieser Maribyrnong River Run at Footscray Park offers a Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km run walk along the Maribyrnong River. All finishers receive a medal and the event raises funds for The Smith Family.

An eliminator format at John Landy Athletic Field where combined time trials over 4 km and 3 km with sealed handicaps select 20 runners for a 2 km handicap final, followed by season award presentations and a short AGM.

A community fun run on the Federation Trail with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km options, timed results, aid stations, team categories, and a post-run BBQ and drinks at the Lancefield Hotel.

Run The Maine in Castlemaine, Victoria on 25 September 2026 features a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, plus a 10 km Walmer Forest loop and a 5 km out and back through the botanical gardens.

Trail races at Mount Macedon with multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km across foggy mountain tracks; start and finish are at the top carpark BBQ area and course maps and GPS files are provided.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

An elimination hill repeat event in Pyalong where up to 300 competitors run a 4.2 km, 300 m-elevation circuit every hour until one remains; cash prizes, live results and a global livestream are part of the weekend program.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne on 28 November 2026 offers a 5K course with 25+ obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors, beer gardens and onsite amenities at Event Central at Caribbean..

An obstacle course event at Wildwood Rock Enduro in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, team and Elite entries, location‑specific obstacles and finisher items.

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.

On November 29, 2026 the Lara Fun Run & Walk offers access to Serendip Sanctuary trails with 10km, 5km and a 1km Kids Dash, starting and finishing at Pirra Homestead and awarding a medal to every finisher.

A twilight trail run along the Surf Coast Walk in Torquay on December 5, 2026, combining neon costumes, DJs, and multiple distances. Proceeds support the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

A coastal running event at Point Nepean National Park on 3 January 2026 offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash, with coastal views, an event village, race timing and on-course support.