Trail Running calendar near Footscray 2026-2027

Experience a unique run through the trails and paths of Hanging Rock in Victoria. Choose from multiple distances and enjoy a vibrant event village with live music and local food in the heart of the Macedon Ranges.

Join a family friendly trail running event 15 minutes from Melbourne with distances from 2km to 50km through wooded trails and river crossings.

Experience the Werribee Mansion Run on April 12 2026 at the historic Werribee Park Mansion. Participants can choose from a two lap half marathon, a 10km run, a 5.5km run or walk, and a special 1km dash for kids.

Kick off the Trailsplus Mountain Series at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the Yarra Ranges. Choose from five distances on scenic trails through autumn-coloured gardens. The event supports Canteen, with part of every entry donated to young peop..

Join the South East Running Festival in Dandenong for a scenic run through wetlands and parks. With distances ranging from 1km to a half marathon, there is an event for every age and music and food for all.

Run along the scenic Yarra River on a traffic-free, looped trail course. This event offers a half marathon, 14 km, and a 7 km option for runners and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, on-course drink stations, and a pancake breakfast at the finish..

Push your limits at the Melbourne Frontyard Ultra in Studley Park on 2 May 2026, a backyard ultra where runners tackle a timed loop each hour and go as far as they can. Expect scenic trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

The Woodlands Trail Run is held at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, home to retired racehorses. Choose from six distances, from a 2km fun run to a challenging 50km ultra. A donation is made from each entry to support young people livin..

Experience three unique Victorian wilderness locations in this winter trail running series near Melbourne. With distances ranging from 4 km to 27 km, there is a course for every participant to enjoy forest and coastal trails.

Experience the rugged beauty of You Yangs Regional Park through a variety of trail runs and off road duathlons featuring granite peaks and forested tracks for individuals and relay teams.

Join a flat and fast run along the scenic Mornington Peninsula with distances ranging from a kids dash to a full marathon. Experience beautiful Port Phillip Bay views while racing on the Bay Trail and coastal paths.

Embrace the untamed trails at the WildBoar Trail Run in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 10km to a challenging 50km ultra, navigating native bushland and single tracks. A portion of every entry supports..

Run along Victoria's scenic Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Aireys Inlet. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 8km distance. The 12th edition takes place in June 2026.

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail running on the varied terrain of the You Yangs park. Runners can choose from distances ranging from 5 km to 100 miles, spread across two days of racing. It's the second event in..

Experience an adrenaline filled obstacle course race at the Werribee Race Course in Victoria. Choose from various distances including 5km sprint and 10km super courses featuring unique heavy carries and plenty of mud.

Event Overview The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a running event held over two days at Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. It is organized to raise funds for heritage restoration projects at the Puffing Billy Railway. D..

Experience the scenic Maribyrnong River with half marathon 10km and 5km events starting from Footscray Park. This inclusive community run awards medals and personalized certificates to all finishers.

Explore the scenic, often misty trails of Mount Macedon in this mountain trail run. With distances from 10km to 50km, it offers varied terrain for a range of runners. The event is part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series and supports a..

Experience the forest trails of the Dandenong Ranges at this classic Melbourne trail event featuring multiple distances from a kids carousel to a 46 km double loop ultra.

Test your grit on the hill in Pyalong, Victoria with King of The Hill, a last person standing race offering cash prizes and awards. Laps run hourly with a live leaderboard and streamed coverage for a dramatic endurance showdown.