Trail Running calendar near Footscray 2025-2026

King of The Hill on 1 November 2025 in Pyalong VIC pits runners in a last person standing hill race for a $40k prize and $25k to the final finisher. Tackle a 4.2 km grassy loop with 266 m climb each hour as fans watch live online.

Enjoy a scenic fun run at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara on November 30, 2025, with 10 km, 5 km and kids 1 km options. Run among kangaroos, emus and koalas, collect a finisher medal and celebrate a wild day out.

The Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon is a vibrant night trail running event held on Wadawurrung Country along the scenic Surf Coast in Australia. Organized by Tour de Trails, it offers three distances: a 21km full glow run, a 13km sem..

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.

Join Last Legend on 14 December 2025 at Woodlands Park for a festive trail run where runners repeat a 2.5 km loop under a shrinking time format. Dress red and white, enjoy the community vibe and support Living Legends and Canteen.

Ring in the New Year at NYE Rock Around the Clock in the You Yangs, a supported trail event featuring a headtorch 5km and longer 10km to 50km distances. Enjoy sweeping views toward Melbourne and the Geelong waterfront.

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.

Run the Two Bays Trail Run on 11 January 2026, a scenic coastal challenge across the Mornington Peninsula between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Choose 28 km or 56 km routes that cross Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and cliff top trails.

Run or walk Portsea Bay to Surf along the scenic Mornington Peninsula, with road, trail and beach sections finishing at Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club. Choose 9 km or 4.5 km, then relax at post event presentations with shuttle buses.

MVP Backyard Ultra Last One Standing at Brimbank Park challenges runners to run a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Choose 25k, marathon, 100k or go open for unlimited laps while supporting Canteen through event donations.

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.

Join the Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run Walk, a community race through rolling country roads with options from a kids dash to longer loops for runners and walkers. Proceeds support local groups and the festival adds food, stalls and family fu..

Join River Run Geelong on Sunday March 1, 2026 at Barwon Valley Park for a scenic 10 km or 5 km run or walk. All finishers receive a medal and event fundraising supports River's Gift for SIDS awareness and research.

Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 is a three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria with races from 3 km to 50 km including an ultra and a Golden Trail stage. Expect night runs, a lilo derby, seminars and a lively community vibe.

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.

Run scenic riverside and wooded trails at the Brimbank Park Running Festival, with distances from 2 km fun runs to a 50 km challenge. Enjoy on site cafe and playscape facilities and join the team challenge where every kilometre counts.

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.

Run the Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 and soak up autumn colours around Maroondah Reservoir Park while friends picnic and cheer. Multiple distances from 10km to 50km with course maps and GPS files available.

Take on the MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026 at Studley Park in Kew, a unique test of endurance. Run a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one runner remains in this addictive backyard style challenge.

Discover the Woodlands Trail Run at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with distances from 2km to 50km, scenic trails past Living Legends race horses and access to the historic homestead. Finish with Devonshire tea and help support Cantee..