Trail Running calendar near Footscray 2026-2027

Run at Portsea Quarantine Station along coastal roads with 9.5K, 5.5K and kids races overlooking Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Celebrate after with food trucks, live music and a family friendly event village.

Run the Two Bays Trail on the scenic Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options across Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and Cape Schanck cliffs. Finishers earn a collectible 2026 articulated medal.

Join Bay to Surf in Portsea on 16 January 2026 for scenic coastal runs from Jarman Oval through Point Nepean National Park to the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. Choose 9 km, 4.5 km run or 4.5 km walk for a fun, family friendly day.

Join the family run along the Bellarine Peninsula at sunset, choosing from a half marathon, 10.5 km or the fun 4 km Bully Buster that raises awareness for youth mental health. Medals for finishers and a friendly coastal vibe for all abiliti..

Join the Geelong River Run on March 1, 2026 for family friendly 5 km and 10 km routes along scenic Barwon River trails. Medals await every finisher and the inclusive event raises funds for SIDS research.

Salomon Warburton Trail Fest is a three day trail and mountain running festival in Warburton, Victoria, with races from short fun runs to a 50 km ultra plus a night run, film screenings and seminars. Scenic forest trails and a lively festiv..

Join the My Mount Eliza Fun Run Festival on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Mount Eliza Regional Park for 4 km, 8 km and a new 16 km quarry trail, plus a dog friendly walk and kids sprint. Enjoy food, prizes and community stalls while supporting my..

Run The Rock invites runners of all levels to tackle scenic trails, paths and roads around Hanging Rock with distances from 2K kids dash to a 22K half marathon. Enjoy an event village with food trucks, coffee, live music and family fun.

Tackle scenic river trails, wooded climbs and a river crossing at the Brimbank Park Running Festival in Keilor. Choose distances from 2 km to 50 km, join the team challenge to score kilometres for your crew and support Canteen via event don..

Enjoy running the scenic Werribee Park Mansion grounds on April 12, 2026, with distances from a Kids Dash to a half marathon for all abilities. Receive a finisher medal and join a friendly community event supporting the Leukaemia Foundation..

Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 offers courses from 10km to 50km through scenic Maroondah Reservoir Park. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Series, the event supports Canteen and allows on day entry.

Experience the Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail on Sunday 19 April with scenic riverfront running from Loys Paddock Reserve in Burnley. Choose a half marathon, 14 km or a 7 km run or walk and refuel with a pancake breakfast at the finish.

Join the South East Running Festival on 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium for a scenic run along Dandenong Creek and wetlands. Distances from a children's dash to a half marathon, with music, food and family activities.

Run scenic trails at Woodlands Park in Greenvale past a homestead, Living Legends horses and runway views. Distances 2 km to 50 km suit beginners to ultrarunners, with on the day bib pickup and charity support for Canteen.

Three Sunday trail races within 90 minutes of Melbourne, with multiple distances and a lively event village featuring live music, coffee, food trucks, drinks and massage. New Blackwood venue and Silvan social handicap add community fun.

Run the scenic Rosebud Running Festival on 7 June 2026 along the Bay Trail foreshore, with distances from a 1 km kids race to a full marathon. Enjoy on course support, bib timing and a finishers medal for all finishers.

WildBoar Trail Run returns to Brisbane Ranges National Park on 14 June 2026. Scenic single track through native bush and challenging climbs await across 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km routes from Boar Gully Campground.

Tackle the Off Road Duathlon and Trail Runs at You Yangs Regional Park on June 14, 2026, winding through granite peaks and forested singletrack. Family friendly and professionally organised, with distances for all abilities.

Run the Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 20 June 2026 along coastal singletrack and beaches from Torquay to Fairhaven. Choose marathon, half or 8 km and enjoy views of Bells Beach and Split Point lighthouse.

Join the You Yangs Trail Running Festival with distances from 5 km to 100 miles across scenic wooded and rocky trails and a steep climb to Flinders Peak. Loop courses bring supporters back to the carpark often, and entries support Canteen.