Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027

Run or walk along the scenic Barwon River at the Geelong River Run. Choose from a 10km or 5km course starting from Barwon Valley Park. Every finisher gets a medal and the event supports SIDS research through River's Gift.

A three-day trail running festival in the Warburton Valley. Choose from ultra marathons, night runs, and unique events like a lilo derby. It's a full weekend celebrating the mountain running lifestyle.

Join the My Mount Eliza Fun Run Festival on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Mount Eliza Regional Park for 4 km, 8 km and a new 16 km quarry trail, plus a dog friendly walk and kids sprint. Enjoy food, prizes and community stalls while supporting my..

The Edithvale Fire Brigade hosts its 12th All Fired Up Fun Run, a family community event. Choose from a 5km, 10km, or 15km course along the scenic Longbeach Trail. Enjoy post-race entertainment including a BBQ, coffee, and fire displays.

Run The Rock offers a scenic adventure at Hanging Rock in Victoria's Macedon Ranges. Choose from a 22K, 13.5K, 5K, or 2K kids dash on a mixed-terrain course. The event day includes an event village with food, music, and a finisher medal for..

A trail running festival at Brimbank Park in Keilor East, offering distances from a 2km family run up to a 50km ultramarathon. The course features river trails, open spaces, and some climbs. Entries close on 21 March 2026.

The Werribee Mansion Run on April 12, 2026 offers a rare chance to run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5.5km run/walk, and a kids dash. All finishers get a medal,..

Kick off the Trailsplus Mountain Series at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the Yarra Ranges. Choose from five distances on scenic trails through autumn-coloured gardens. The event supports Canteen, with part of every entry donated to young peop..

The South East Running Festival returns for a second year at Dandenong Stadium. Choose from four distances, including a children's dash, on a scenic route along Dandenong Creek. The day includes music, food, and family activities.

The Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail Half Marathon will take place in Burnley on Sunday 19 April 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

The Woodlands Trail Run is held at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, home to retired racehorses. Choose from six distances, from a 2km fun run to a challenging 50km ultra. A donation is made from each entry to support young people livin..

The Trail Running Series offers three winter trail races near Melbourne, each with multiple distance options. Enjoy a friendly community atmosphere with post-run music, coffee, and food at scenic locations like Blackwood, Anglesea, and Silv..

You Yangs Off Road Festival on May 31, 2026 features duathlon and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park, with forested single track, granite peaks and multiple distance options for individual competitors or two person relay teams.

The Rosebud Running Festival is held on the flat and fast trails of the Mornington Peninsula. It offers a range of distances from a kids dash to a full marathon, all starting and finishing at Rosebud Skate Park. Every finisher receives a me..

Embrace the untamed trails at the WildBoar Trail Run in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 10km to a challenging 50km ultra, navigating native bushland and single tracks. A portion of every entry supports..

Run along Victoria's scenic Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Aireys Inlet. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 8km distance. The 12th edition takes place in June 2026.

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail running on the varied terrain of the You Yangs park. Runners can choose from distances ranging from 5 km to 100 miles, spread across two days of racing. It's the second event in..

Event Overview The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a running event held over two days at Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. It is organized to raise funds for heritage restoration projects at the Puffing Billy Railway. D..

Run along the beautiful Maribyrnong River paths in Footscray Park. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10 km, or 5 km run/walk. It's a community event where all finishers get a medal.

Explore the scenic, often misty trails of Mount Macedon in this mountain trail run. With distances from 10km to 50km, it offers varied terrain for a range of runners. The event is part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series and supports a..