Trail Running calendar near Healesville 2026-2027

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.

Experience the autumn colors of the Yarra Ranges at this scenic trail event near Healesville. Choose from five distances ranging from 10 km to 50 km in the beautiful Maroondah Reservoir Park.

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.

Scenic circuit along the Yarra River with Half Marathon, 14.066 km and 7.033 km races from Loys Paddock Reserve. AA measured course, chip timing, drink stations and age group awards.

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.

A multi-distance trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026, offering courses from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files, a 10 km canicross option, and on-site bib collection via Humanitix ticketing.

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

Experience the fern gullies and mountain ash forests of the Dandenong Ranges in this winter trail event. Choose from three distances featuring a unique handicap format designed to bring the running community together.

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.

Community running event in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 with 7 km, 14 km and 21 km course options across rural farmland. The event supports rural wellbeing and mental health through community fundraising and activity.

Race against a historic steam train through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. This unique festival offers distances from 1.2 km to 13.5 km with a finish line celebration in Emerald Lake Park.

A community riverside run at Footscray Park on September 13, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk. Every finisher receives a medal and the event raises funds for The Smith Family.

Run or walk through beautiful native forest trails at this unique event supporting dog rescue. Choose from distances up to 50 km and bring your four legged friend along for the challenge.

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.

Run through Marysville's scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing rivers and the Steavenson Falls while supporting the local community. Distances span a fun kids 1.5 km dash up to a 100 km ultramarathon with options for every runner.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne is a 5 km obstacle and foam event at Event Central at Caribbean Park with 25 plus obstacles and a large foam zone. The festival offers a Kids Free Fun Zone, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and on-site showers.

Experience a military inspired obstacle course at Wildwood Rock Enduro featuring mud and rugged terrain. Choose between a 5km or 10km challenge with over 30 obstacles to test your physical and mental grit.

A diminishing-time loop event at Woodlands Park on 13 December 2026 where runners repeat a 2.5km circuit. Distances range from 5k to an unlimited laps challenge and the event supports Living Legends and Canteen.