Trail Running calendar near Kew 2025-2026

King of The Hill on 1 November 2025 in Pyalong VIC pits runners in a last person standing hill race for a $40k prize and $25k to the final finisher. Tackle a 4.2 km grassy loop with 266 m climb each hour as fans watch live online.

Run scenic forest tracks at the Marysville Marathon Festival, passing rivers and Steavenson Falls. Events range from a kids 1.5 km dash to a 100 km ultra, with proceeds supporting local volunteer groups and community recovery.

Run or walk through Serendip Sanctuary, choosing 10 km, 5 km or a 1 km Kids Dash while spotting kangaroos, emus and koalas. Family friendly event with medals for all and a relaxed outdoor vibe with limited entries.

Join Last Legend on 14 December 2025 at Woodlands Park for a festive trail run where runners repeat a 2.5 km loop under a shrinking time format. Dress red and white, enjoy the community vibe and support Living Legends and Canteen.

Ring in the New Year at NYE Rock Around the Clock in the You Yangs, a supported trail event featuring a headtorch 5km and longer 10km to 50km distances. Enjoy sweeping views toward Melbourne and the Geelong waterfront.

Run the Portsea Twilight at the historic Quarantine Station with sweeping Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay views on a course closed to vehicles. Relax afterwards in the event village with food trucks, a bar, live music and family fun.

Run the Two Bays Trail Run on 11 January 2026, a scenic coastal challenge across the Mornington Peninsula between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Choose 28 km or 56 km routes that cross Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and cliff top trails.

Run or walk Portsea Bay to Surf along the scenic Mornington Peninsula, with road, trail and beach sections finishing at Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club. Choose 9 km or 4.5 km, then relax at post event presentations with shuttle buses.

MVP Backyard Ultra Last One Standing at Brimbank Park challenges runners to run a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Choose 25k, marathon, 100k or go open for unlimited laps while supporting Canteen through event donations.

Run the scenic coastal trail from Portarlington to St Leonards at the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run. Family organised event with a half marathon, 10 km and 4 km fun run, walkers welcome and proceeds support kids mental health.

Join the Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run Walk, a community race through rolling country roads with options from a kids dash to longer loops for runners and walkers. Proceeds support local groups and the festival adds food, stalls and family fu..

Join River Run Geelong on Sunday March 1, 2026 at Barwon Valley Park for a scenic 10 km or 5 km run or walk. All finishers receive a medal and event fundraising supports River's Gift for SIDS awareness and research.

Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 is a three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria with races from 3 km to 50 km including an ultra and a Golden Trail stage. Expect night runs, a lilo derby, seminars and a lively community vibe.

Run The Rock at Hanging Rock on 21 March 2026 offers scenic trail, path and road courses from a 2K kids dash to a 22K half marathon. Enjoy a finisher medal and a lively event village with food, music and family fun.

Run scenic riverside and wooded trails at the Brimbank Park Running Festival, with distances from 2 km fun runs to a 50 km challenge. Enjoy on site cafe and playscape facilities and join the team challenge where every kilometre counts.

The Werribee Mansion Run is a scenic running event held at Werribee Park Mansion in Werribee South, featuring multiple race distances including a half marathon (two laps), 10km, 5.5km, and a 1.2km Kids Dash. The course includes a notable se..

Run the Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 and soak up autumn colours around Maroondah Reservoir Park while friends picnic and cheer. Multiple distances from 10km to 50km with course maps and GPS files available.

Join the MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra at Studley Park on May 2, 2026 for a backyard ultra where runners tackle a timed loop each hour until only one remains. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and a true test of endurance.

Discover the Woodlands Trail Run at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with distances from 2km to 50km, scenic trails past Living Legends race horses and access to the historic homestead. Finish with Devonshire tea and help support Cantee..

The The Trail Running Series will take place in Blackwood on Monday 1 June 2026.