Melbourne
Trail Running Calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melbourne for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Obstacle course weekend at Werribee Racecourse featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, community workouts and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat.
November 2026
5K Foam Fest Melbourne on 28 November 2026 features a foam filled 5K with 25+ obstacles, music, food vendors and a free Kids Fun Zone at Caribbean Park.
December 2026
February 2027
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 backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.
March 2027
Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.
April 2027
Run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on April 4, 2027, with distances from a 1.2 km kids dash to a half marathon and medals for all finishers.
May 2027
An Ultra Series backyard event in Melbourne where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop on the hour until only one participant remains.