Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2025-2026

King of The Hill on 1 November 2025 in Pyalong VIC pits runners in a last person standing hill race for a $40k prize and $25k to the final finisher. Tackle a 4.2 km grassy loop with 266 m climb each hour as fans watch live online.

Run scenic forest tracks at the Marysville Marathon Festival, passing rivers and Steavenson Falls. Events range from a kids 1.5 km dash to a 100 km ultra, with proceeds supporting local volunteer groups and community recovery.

Run or walk through Serendip Sanctuary, choosing 10 km, 5 km or a 1 km Kids Dash while spotting kangaroos, emus and koalas. Family friendly event with medals for all and a relaxed outdoor vibe with limited entries.

The Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon is a vibrant night trail running event held on Wadawurrung Country along the scenic Surf Coast in Australia. Organized by Tour de Trails, it offers three distances: a 21km full glow run, a 13km sem..

Event overview Afterglow Night Run is a twilight-into-night trail event in Torquay, Victoria on December 6, 2025. The run takes place along the Surf Coast Walk, running from Point Addis past Bells Beach to Torquay. The event combines trail..

Join Last Legend on 14 December 2025 at Woodlands Park for a festive trail run where runners repeat a 2.5 km loop under a shrinking time format. Dress red and white, enjoy the community vibe and support Living Legends and Canteen.

Ring in the New Year at NYE Rock Around the Clock in the You Yangs, a supported trail event featuring a headtorch 5km and longer 10km to 50km distances. Enjoy sweeping views toward Melbourne and the Geelong waterfront.

Run at dusk from Quarantine Station Point Nepean with sweeping Port Phillip Bay and Southern Ocean views on car free coastal trails. Choose 9.5K, 5.5K or a Kids Dash then relax at a lively event village with food, drinks and music.

The Two Bays Trail Run is a challenging trail running event held on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It offers two race distances: a 28-kilometer course from Dromana to Cape Schanck, and a 56-kilometer ultra run that covers th..

Join the fifth Portsea Bay to Surf on 16 January 2026, a scenic run from Point Nepean to Portsea Surf Club during Portsea Classic Weekend. Choose 9 km or 4.5 km run or walk, enjoy beach and trail views and family friendly post race fun.

MVP Backyard Ultra Last One Standing at Brimbank Park challenges runners to run a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Choose 25k, marathon, 100k or go open for unlimited laps while supporting Canteen through event donations.

Event overview The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is a coastal trail running and walking event on the Bellarine Peninsula. The 11th edition is scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026, with a backup date on the morning of Sunday, 15 Febr..

Join the Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run Walk, a community race through rolling country roads with options from a kids dash to longer loops for runners and walkers. Proceeds support local groups and the festival adds food, stalls and family fu..

Join River Run Geelong on Sunday March 1, 2026 at Barwon Valley Park for a scenic 10 km or 5 km run or walk. All finishers receive a medal and event fundraising supports River's Gift for SIDS awareness and research.

Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 is a three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria with races from 3 km to 50 km including an ultra and a Golden Trail stage. Expect night runs, a lilo derby, seminars and a lively community vibe.

Run The Rock at Hanging Rock offers scenic trail and road courses with distances from a kids dash to a 22K half marathon, winding around the base of the iconic summit. Enjoy an event village with food, live music and medals for finishers.

Run scenic riverside and wooded trails at the Brimbank Park Running Festival, with distances from 2 km fun runs to a 50 km challenge. Enjoy on site cafe and playscape facilities and join the team challenge where every kilometre counts.

The Werribee Mansion Run is a scenic running event held at Werribee Park Mansion in Werribee South, featuring multiple race distances including a half marathon (two laps), 10km, 5.5km, and a 1.2km Kids Dash. The course includes a notable se..

Join the Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 for scenic autumn trails around Maroondah Reservoir Park. Choose from 10km to 50km and enjoy forest views, picnic spots and a community vibe supporting youth charity Canteen.

Join the MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra at Studley Park on May 2, 2026 for a backyard ultra where runners tackle a timed loop each hour until only one remains. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and a true test of endurance.