Lara
Trail Running Calendar near Lara 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lara for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A Geelong Cross Country Club handicap event at Barwon Valley Park featuring a 21.1 km half marathon and a 5 km race option.
A club-organized 8km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, starting and finishing at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park.
September 2026
A 5km handicap race at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford, sponsored by Good.All Protein, with entry fee details and a course map on the organiser's event page.
Multi-stage handicap event at John Landy Athletic Field featuring sealed 4 km and 3 km time trials with combined times deciding a 20-runner 2 km final, plus awards and a short AGM.
November 2026
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.
December 2026
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.
February 2027
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.
April 2027
Run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on April 4, 2027, with distances from a 1.2 km kids dash to a half marathon and medals for all finishers.
August 2027
A weekend of obstacle racing at Werribee Racecourse featuring a debut 5 km twilight race, the 10 km national series finale, kids races and multiple race formats.