Trail Running calendar near Marysville 2026-2027

A weekend trail event in Victoria inspired by the Barkley Marathons, Unbreakable uses map-and-compass navigation, book-based checkpoints and up to five 30–50 km laps; entry fees vary and $1 per participant is donated to Canteen.

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.

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges with three waymarked courses, differing ascent and water-point provisions. A handicap start mixes runners on the trails so following the colour-coded markings is essential.

A community-focused running event in Bonnie Doon, VIC on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options, organised by Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.

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.

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 offering distances from a 1.5 km kids dash to a 100 km ultrarun, with forest tracks, rivers, waterfalls and mountain lookouts.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne on 28 November 2026 offers a 5K course with 25+ obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors, beer gardens and onsite amenities at Event Central at Caribbean..

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 evening running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan, with collectible medals for every finisher, live music, food trucks, and fundraising options for participants.

A three day trail running festival at Mount Buller with multiple race distances from 8 km to nearly 120 km, options for single or multi day entries, and tiered registration pricing.