Trail Running calendar near Leongatha 2026-2027

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.

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.

Trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3 and 4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly with breed and age limits, adaptive categories and on-course aid stations.

Run the Lighthouse at Tidal River on 20 February 2027 offers trail runs from 6 km to 75 km across beaches, coastal tracks and Mt Oberon with unmarked navigation and mandatory gear requirements.

A weekend running festival in Inverloch on 13 to 14 March 2027 featuring Marathon, Half Marathon, 14 km plus Saturday 5 km and 2 km races. The coastal course includes ocean views and a finish line festival with live bands and food trucks.

A multi distance trail running event along the Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland, postponed to 29 May 2027, featuring ultra distances, shorter runs and heritage scenery with restored trestle bridges.