Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027

An ultrarun at Studley Park on 2 May 26 where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour and continue for as many laps as they manage. AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

Trail races at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale on 24 May 2026, with distances from 2 km up to 50 km and a 10 km canicross option; maps and GPS files are provided and registration is via Humanitix.

Three winter trail races near Melbourne across forest, coastal and mountain terrain, each offering multiple short, medium and long distances. Race day elements include a social atmosphere with live music, coffee and food trucks.

Off-road duathlons and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park on May 31, 2026, with course options from a long duathlon to 4 km trail run. Courses pass granite peaks and forested single track with medals for finishers.

On 7 June 2026 the Rosebud Running Festival offers marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race on Bay Trail and nearby roads around Rosebud. The event has course markings, timing mats and a medal for every finisher.

Trail running in Brisbane Ranges National Park with 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and 50 km courses, downloadable GPX files, tiered entry fees, and a charitable donation to Canteen.

A coastal trail-running event along the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven offering **42 km**, **21 km** and a new **8 km** option, with coastal singletrack, clifftop views and key landmarks like Bells Beach and Split Point lighthous..

A Trailsplus trail running event at You Yangs on 18-19 July 2026, held on a loop course at 10 Branch Rd Little River VIC, offering distances from 5k to 100 Miles and ticket prices from AUD 52.75 to AUD 388.75.

Race 3 of the 2026 Trail Running Series is in Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August. Courses of 7.2 km, 15 km and 22 km run through fern gullies and misty ridgelines and feature a handicap format.

A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Werribee Racecourse on Aug 8-9, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, a Kids Race and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat. The fast, flat course includes the Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

A trail event in Blackwood on 8 August 2026 offering a **70 km** race and a shorter Berry Street Marathon option. Mandatory gear and minimum fundraising apply, and long-course entrants must meet entry experience criteria.

A September festival in the Dandenong Ranges with a 13.5 km classic from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park plus family and junior races, timed results and event services, raising funds for Puffing Billy Railway heritage projects.

A community running event at Footscray Park along the Maribyrnong River offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk, with medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

A community fun run in the Macedon Ranges with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km routes along the car-free Federation Trail. Finish at the Lancefield Hotel for post-run beer, BBQ and timed results.

Trail races at Mount Macedon with multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km across foggy mountain tracks; start and finish are at the top carpark BBQ area and course maps and GPS files are provided.

A weekend off-road festival in Lancefield, Victoria featuring gravel rides, cyclocross, trail running, camping and a festival village with live music and food. Multiple distance options and specialty events include the Dirty Hatrick and a B..

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 last-person-standing hill running event in Pyalong, VIC on 31 October 2026. Competitors run a 4.2 km circuit with 300 m elevation once every hour until one remains. The event features designated rest areas, live tracking and cash prizes.

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 is a 5 km obstacle and foam event at Event Central at Caribbean Park with 25 plus obstacles and a large foam zone. The festival offers a Kids Free Fun Zone, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and on-site showers.