Trail Running calendar near Eltham 2026-2027

A foam-filled 5K in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a kids zone, food and beer gardens and finishers' items.

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.

Lara Fun Run 2026 takes place on November 29 at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, Victoria, with 10 km and 5 km run or walk options plus a kids dash; registration details and on-site entry procedures are listed by the organiser.

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 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.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

A trail running event on the Mornington Peninsula planned for 17 January 2027, offering 28 km and 56 km courses. Entrants must meet published qualification criteria and entry windows are set for mid 2026 to early 2027.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

A family organised coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, a 10.5 km and a 4 km community run, with medals for all finishers and a focus on exercise and children's mental health.

A three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria on March 6 to 8 2027 featuring races from short outings to a 50 km ultra, plus a night run, a lilo derby, film screening and seminars.

Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.

Experience a unique run through the historic heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. With distances ranging from a half marathon to a kids dash, this community event supports blood cancer research.

A backyard ultra in Studley Park, Fairfield on 1 May 2027 where runners complete repeated *6.71 km* loops on the hour until only one remains. The event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.

Rosebud Running Festival on 13 June 2027 features marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race along the Bay Trail. The mostly flat course uses timing chips and awards finishers a commemorative medal.