Trail Running calendar near Geelong 2026-2027

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.

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.

Experience winter trail running under the Otway canopy in Forrest Victoria. This long running event features 21km 10km and 6km courses including a dedicated kids category.

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..

Experience the 12th edition of this scenic coastal run along Victoria’s Surf Coast Walk. Choose from 42km, 21km, or 8km distances featuring clifftops, wilderness, and iconic beaches between Torquay and Fairhaven.

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.

Discover mountain trails and waterfalls on this Saturday trail run near Lorne. Starting at a holiday park, the courses range from 6km to a new 75km distance. Be prepared for scenic river crossings right from the start.

Surf Coast Century 2026 The Surf Coast Century is an ultra marathon event taking place on the Surf Coast in Victoria. The 2026 event will be held in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road on Saturday, 12 September. Entries are scheduled to ope..

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.

Test your limits at True Grit Melbourne 2026 featuring a military inspired obstacle course. Join as an individual or part of a team at the Wildwood Rock Enduro site for this outdoor sports event.

Experience a rare opportunity to run through the protected Serendip Sanctuary on flat and scenic trails. This community event features a 10km run, 5km walk, and a kids dash starting at the historic Pirra Homestead.

Run under the stars on the Surf Coast trails. Choose from 21km, 13km, or 5km night runs. An optional fundraiser supports the local Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.