Trail Running calendar near Marysville 2026-2027

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August, 2026, with three marked courses of 21.7 km, 15.1 km and 7.3 km and varied single and double track through Mountain Ash forest.

Run 4 Resilience Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 features 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses through farmland and creeks near Ancona Road. The event supports community wellbeing and rural mental health through organised runs and fundraising.

A two day running festival in the Dandenong Ranges with a Junior Dash, a 5 km family run and a 13.5 km classic that runs alongside the Puffing Billy steam train. Proceeds support heritage restoration at Puffing Billy Railway.

A free, self-supported course recce at Kalorama Memorial Reserve on 27 September 2026 with 8km, 12km, 17km (approx) and 23km options, plus four 23km pace groups; organisers request RSVP and provide detailed race-day information online.

A two day trail running and walking festival at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue. Distances from 2 km to 50 km, dogs welcome and adaptive categories and accessible routes are available.

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne offering multiple distances from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra, set on ferny, undulating forest trails with significant climbs and community support.

A community-run event on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield offering 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and a 2km junior dash. The course is out and back on a smooth, largely flat trail and supports Cancer Council and local health project..

A weekend trail festival in Marysville on 7 to 8 November 2026 with distances from a 1.5 km kids dash to a 100 km ultra, scenic river and forest courses and fundraising support for local community services.

A community run and walk at Eltham Leisure Centre supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation, offering 10 km and 5 km options plus family-friendly activities at the finish.

A foam-filled 5K in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a kids zone, food and beer gardens and finishers' items.

The Mt Buller Sky Run will take place in Mount Buller on Sunday 6 December 2026.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.

A three day trail running festival at Mount Buller with five events from 8 km to about 120 km, including multi day options and a family 10 km. Fees vary by event and registration period.

A three-day trail running festival in Warburton, VIC (March 6–8, 2027) featuring multiple race distances, multiday packages, a night run and novelty events such as a lilo derby and thong race. Accommodation options include a fundraising sch..

A backyard ultra in Studley Park, Fairfield on 1 May 2027 where runners complete repeated *6.71 km* loops on the hour until only one remains. The event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.