Geelong

Trail Running Calendar near Geelong 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Geelong for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026

Geelong City Race

Eastern Beach | 1 km from Geelong

Road Race Urban Trail 5 km 8 km 10 km

Urban orienteering through Geelong’s waterfront, laneways and parks with multiple mapped courses and electronic timing included.

Urban orienteering through Geelong’s waterfront, laneways and parks with multiple mapped courses and electronic timing included.

Heroes & Villains

Greater Geelong City | 20 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 10 km ... Marathon 50 km

An evening trail run at the You Yangs on a 5km loop offering distances from 2km to 50km with headtorch-supported night running for the longer events.

An evening trail run at the You Yangs on a 5km loop offering distances from 2km to 50km with headtorch-supported night running for the longer events.

December 2026

Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon

Torquay | 19 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 13 km Half Marathon

Night and day trail runs on Wadawurrung Country with 21km, 13km and 5km glow options and fundraising for the SAFV Centre.

Night and day trail runs on Wadawurrung Country with 21km, 13km and 5km glow options and fundraising for the SAFV Centre.

Lara Fun Run & Walk

Lara | 14 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

A community focused run on 6 December 2026 offering 10km, 5km and a 1km Kids Dash through Serendip Sanctuary with a scenic loop from Pirra Homestead.

A community focused run on 6 December 2026 offering 10km, 5km and a 1km Kids Dash through Serendip Sanctuary with a scenic loop from Pirra Homestead.

Rip to River

Ocean Grove | 20 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

Trailsplus - New Years Eve

Little River | 24 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 10 km ... Marathon 50 km

A multi-distance trail event in the You Yangs with daytime and night running options, elevated views of Melbourne and Geelong fireworks, and donations to Canteen.

A multi-distance trail event in the You Yangs with daytime and night running options, elevated views of Melbourne and Geelong fireworks, and donations to Canteen.

February 2027

Bellarine Sunset Run

Portarlington | 26 km from Geelong

Trail Run 4 km 11 km Half Marathon

Community-run coastal event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, 10 km and a 4 km fun run with medals for all finishers.

Community-run coastal event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, 10 km and a 4 km fun run with medals for all finishers.

Geelong River Run

Belmont | 3 km from Geelong

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

A community-focused riverside event at Barwon Valley Park with 10km and 5km options, medals for finishers, personalised bibs for early entries, and fundraising for River's Gift.

A community-focused riverside event at Barwon Valley Park with 10km and 5km options, medals for finishers, personalised bibs for early entries, and fundraising for River's Gift.

June 2027

Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Torquay | 19 km from Geelong

Trail Run 8 km Half Marathon Marathon

Trail-running on the Surf Coast with marathon, team marathon, half marathon and a new 8 km Urquhart’s Bluff Blast along the Surf Coast Walk on 26 June 2027.

Trail-running on the Surf Coast with marathon, team marathon, half marathon and a new 8 km Urquhart’s Bluff Blast along the Surf Coast Walk on 26 June 2027.