Trail Running calendar near Lardner 2026-2027

Discover the magic of Tarra Bulga National Park with trail runs through ancient rainforests and over suspension bridges. Choose from four distances ranging from 2.5 km to a full 42 km marathon in South Gippsland.

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.

Experience the natural beauty and heritage of South Gippsland on a flat course following an iconic former railway corridor. With distances from 2 km to 100 km, runners pass historic trestle bridges and scenic pastoral landscapes.

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.

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.

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.

The Two Bays Trail Run will take place in Dromana on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 28 and 56 kilometers.

A coastal trail event on Victoria's Bass Coast scheduled for 1 February 2026, with routes over grassy slopes, sandy beaches and cliffside hills. Multiple distances are offered and the village base is beside the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel.