Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2025-2026

The Peninsula Running Festival, held on the scenic Mornington Peninsula, offers marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1km kids races. The course features a flat, fast route primarily along the Bay Trail and some asphalt paths, passing through foreshore camping areas with Port Phillip Bay views. Ra..

The Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon is an annual trail running event held along Victoria’s stunning Surf Coast Walk, from Torquay to Fairhaven, about an hour southwest of Melbourne, Australia. Participants can choose a solo marathon, a team marathon (two runners splitting the distance), or a half m..

The You Yangs Off-Road Festival, held at You Yangs Regional Park in Little River, Victoria, Australia, features challenging off-road events including the Dirty Duathlon and Trailblazer Trail Runs. Participants can choose from various distances: trail runs of 4km, 7km, and 10km, as well as short and..

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival, part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series, is held at You Yangs Regional Park in Little River, Victoria. The 12th annual event features a variety of distances over two days, including 5km, 15km, 21km, 30km, 42km, 50km, 100km, and 100-mile races. The course of..

The Trail Running Series - Silvan race takes place in the stunning Silvan Reservoir Park within the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. Set amidst towering Mountain Ash forests, lush tree ferns, and vibrant wildlife, the event offers three distances: 22km (long), 15km (medium), and 7.3km (short). Known as o..

The Berry Long Run is a trail running event held in Blackwood, Victoria, Australia. It features two main race distances: a challenging 70km ultra-marathon and a shorter 40km run known as the Berry Street Marathon. The event serves as a UTMB qualifier and supports the charity Berry Street.Participant..

The Devilbend Trail Run is an annual community event held in August at the scenic Devilbend Natural Features Reserve in Tuerong on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It offers multiple distance options including 4km, 7km, 12km, and a half marathon (21.1km), plus a Magic Mile for children..

The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a unique event held in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, featuring races that challenge participants to "beat the train." The festival offers multiple distances including a 21.1km half marathon, a 13.5km classic race, a 5km family fun run, and a 1.2km junio..

The Maribyrnong River Run is a scenic running event held at Footscray Park, Footscray, along the beautiful Maribyrnong River. Now in its third year, the event offers three distances: a half marathon (21.1km), a 10km run, and a 4.7km run/walk, catering to runners of all abilities. Participants enjoy..

The Trailsplus Mt Macedon Trail Run is a scenic and challenging mountain trail running event held at Mt Macedon in Victoria, Australia. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series, it features varied courses with demanding ascents and descents through fog-blanketed trails. Distances offered include..

The Roller Coaster Trail Run is a renowned trail running event held in the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, just an hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Established in 2012, it attracts over 1,000 runners annually to experience its challenging, undulating courses featuring steep climbs and..

The Marysville Marathon Festival is an annual running event that celebrates community spirit and resilience, particularly in the wake of the 2009 bushfires. Set in the scenic landscapes of Marysville, participants can choose from various distances, including 4km, 10km, half marathon (21km), marathon..

The Lara Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly event held at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, offering 10km and 5km run/walk distances plus a 1km Kids Dash. The scenic course winds through the sanctuary, providing participants with views of native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, and koalas. The..

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual running and walking event held on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, typically on the second Saturday of February. Celebrating its 11th edition in 2026, the event features three distances: the ProFeet Half Marathon (21 km) starting from P..

The River Run Geelong is an annual running event featuring a 10km run and a 5km run/walk, taking place at Barwon Valley Park. The event supports River's Gift, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and funds to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Participants receive a finisher's medal, an..