Trail Running calendar near Lorne 2025-2026

Heroes & Villains 2025 attracted runners to Little River Australia for a lively mix of distances from 2km to 50km. Full official results and a complete results PDF are available for finishers and fans.

Join the Lara Fun Run Walk on Nov 30 at Serendip Sanctuary for 10 km, 5 km or a 1 km Kids Dash through native bush where kangaroos, emus and koalas may greet you. Enjoy a flat, scenic course with medals for all finishers and family friendly..

Run under the stars on Surf Coast singletrack at Afterglow Night Trail Runs, a glow themed night event with 21 km, 13 km and 5 km options. Join for community, fun and fundraising to support the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.

Brighten your night at Afterglow Night Run in Torquay, a twilight trail along the Surf Coast with 5 to 21 km day and night options. Glow in neon and retro funk while supporting the SAFV Centre and local survivors.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a scenic trail run at the You Yangs, choosing distances from 5km to 50km plus a 6 hour challenge. Run into the night under head torches and support Canteen as Trailsplus donates per entry.

Take in coastal views at the Quarantine Station in Portsea on 3 January 2026 with 9.5K, 5.5K and Kids Dash options. Celebrate in the event village with food, live music and family fun, and enjoy a vehicle free course with support stations.

Join Bay to Surf 2026 on 16 January for a scenic Portsea challenge with 9 km and 4.5 km run options and a 4.5 km walk along roads, trails and beach between Point Nepean and Portsea Surf Club. Entry and buses at Jarman Oval simplify race day..

Enjoy a scenic coastal Sunset Run between Portarlington and St Leonards, family run and raising funds for youth services. Pick a half marathon, 10 km or fun 4 km Bully Buster and earn a finishers medal.

River Run Geelong at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on Sunday March 1 offers 10 km and 5 km run or walk options for all ages. Finishers get medals and age group awards, with drink stations and a family friendly vibe supporting River's Gift.

Run the scenic Old Beechy Rail Trail through the Otway Ranges with 16 km and 6.3 km options finishing at Gellibrand Hall. The non technical course suits a range of abilities and raises funds for Colac area health and Rotary youth programs.

Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown Victoria is a two day team relay covering 216 plus km across muddy paddocks, forest trails and coastal backdrops. Teams of 4 or more tackle day and night legs with base camp transitions.

Experience the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, where road and trail courses showcase coastal cliffs, forests and native wildlife. Races range from a kids gallop to an ultra marathon, with yoga, live music and glamping adding festival fla..

Run Forrest Trail Run invites runners to scenic trails along the Barwon River and Lake Elizabeth from a riverside race village in Forrest Victoria. Choose 21 km, 10 km, 6 km or kids 6 km and enjoy ferny singletrack and river views.

Run the stunning Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 20 June 2026, tracing clifftop views from Torquay to Fairhaven. Choose marathon, half or 8 km routes and celebrate with live music and food at the Aireys Pub after the race.

Experience the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River on July 18 and 19 with looped courses from 5 km to 100 miles across wooded singletrack and rocky climbs. Spectacular views from Flinders Peak and a friendly vibe await.

Tackle scenic mountain trails near Lorne on the Great Ocean Road, with longer routes visiting multiple waterfalls and a new 75 km option. Expect early river crossings, varied distances from 6 to 75 km, and bib collection on race morning.

Run the Surf Coast Century along the Great Ocean Road from cliffside trails to remote beaches and wildflower country. Choose 100 km, 50 km, relays or a kids 2.5 km then celebrate at the expo with recovery zones and finisher medals.

Run the Great Ocean Trail Ultra along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast, following the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay toward the Twelve Apostles. Choose 100 km or 45 km, enjoy oceanfront singletrack, camping at Princetown and a limited field.