Trail Running calendar near Geelong 2026-2027

Annual August trail run at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula with distances from a children's Magic Mile to 21.1 km across varied surfaces; proceeds support the Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club.

Barwon Valley Park hosts a handicap half marathon in Belmont on August 23, 2026, offering a 21.1 km race plus a 5 km option and in-person and invitational entries on the day.

An 8 km handicap road race at Ocean Grove with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park on 30 August 2026, supported by the Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre.

A 5 km handicap road race in Fyansford on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at the Peter McCann Memorial Gardens next to the Fyansford Hotel. The event is sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A coastal trail ultramarathon in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 offering 100km, 50km, relay teams and a kids run, with seven checkpoints, training runs and finish-line celebrations.

A community run at Footscray Park on 13 September 2026 along the Maribyrnong River offering Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km options; medals for finishers and fundraising for The Smith Family.

A set of 4 km, 3 km and 2 km races at John Landy Athletic Field on September 13, 2026. Combined time trials with sealed handicaps decide the 20 runners who contest a 2 km handicap final, with season awards presented after the event.

An obstacle course event at Wildwood Rock Enduro in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, team and Elite entries, location‑specific obstacles and finisher items.

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.

A community run and walk at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara on 29 November 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a Kids Dash, with race-day entry options and local sponsors supporting the event.

A twilight trail run along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis to Torquay on December 5 2026, featuring glow themes, retro DJ music and multiple distances while raising funds for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

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 New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

A coastal trail event on the Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Entries for the January 2027 edition require prior qualification and follow published entrant information.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A three-race evening running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan, with collectible medals for every finisher, live music, food trucks, and fundraising options for participants.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

A family organised coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, a 10.5 km and a 4 km community run, with medals for all finishers and a focus on exercise and children's mental health.