Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2023-2024

The Last Legend trail run will take place on 17th December 2023 at Woodlands Park in Melbourne's north-west. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, 25k, 42k, or the full unlimited challenge. The event aims to raise funds for Living Legends and CanTeen, an Australian organ..

The NYE Rock Around the Clock trail run is set to take place on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. Participants can choose from various distances including 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, 50km, and a 6-hour race. The event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelo..

The Portsea Twilight trail run offers three distances: 9.5K, 5.5K, and a 2.2K kids run, with breathtaking views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay from Point Nepean National Park. The event includes an event village, free family activities, and a well-deserved beer or wine in the vibrant Event Vill..

The Two Bays Trail Run is a trail running event that takes place on January 14th, 2024. Participants can choose between a 28km route from Dromana to Cape Schanck or a 56km route from Cape Schanck to Dromana and back. The race starts at 7am for the 28km runners and 7:10am for the 56km runners. There ..

The Portsea Bay to Surf trail run is set to take place on January 19th, 2024, as part of the Portsea Classic Weekend. The event will feature three separate formats: a 9km run, a 4.5km run, and a 4.5km walk, catering to athletes, newcomers, and families. The trail run will showcase the best of Point ..

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is a coastal trail event that takes place on February 10th, 2024, between Portarlington and St Leonards on the Bellarine Peninsula. This is the 9th edition of the event, which offers various race distances including the Active Feet Half Marathon, Port Phillip Fe..

The Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail will take place in Burnley on Sunday 18 February 2024. You can run between 7 and 100 kilometers.

The Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run will take place in Beaconsfield Upper on Sunday 18 February 2024. You can run between 6 and 13 kilometers.

The River Run Geelong is set to take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024, offering two courses - a 10km run and a 5km run/walk along the scenic Barwon River in Geelong. The event is open to all, from walkers to elite runners, and even pram-friendly, making it a family-friendly day out. All finishers will..

The Warburton Trail Fest is a trail running event that takes place on March 9-11, 2024. The event offers various distances for runners to choose from, including a 50km ultra, 25km, 21km, 14km, 9km, 5km, 3km, and a 100m team time trial. In addition to the trail runs, there is also the Lilo Derby, whe..

The MY Mount Eliza Run & Fun Festival is set to take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Mount Eliza Regional Park. The event offers various activities, including 4km, 8km, and 12km quarry trail runs, a 4km All Paws Walk, a kids sprint, community exhibitors, food and beverage vendors, family-friendl..

The Brimbank Park Running Festival offers a variety of trail runs, including 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, and 50km distances, suitable for all ages and abilities. The event takes place at Brimbank Park, featuring open spaces, wooded river trails, picturesque river crossings, and a few challenging cli..

The Maroondah Dam Trail Run is the first in the Trailsplus Mountain Series, offering race distances of 10km, 21km, 30km, 42km, and 50km. The event takes place in the picturesque Maroondah Reservoir Park, providing a beautiful autumn backdrop for supporters to enjoy picnics and BBQs. The race schedul..

The Run the Rock event is set to take place on April 20, 2024, at Hanging Rock in Macedon, VIC. The event offers four race options: 22K, 13.5K, 5K, and a 2K kids' run. Participants can expect a scenic off-road adventure with personalized race bibs, electronic timing, and drinks stations. The event v..

The Wyndham City Werribee Mansion Run is set to take place on April 21, 2024, offering a variety of distances including a half marathon, 10km run, 5.5km run, and a 1.2km kids dash. The event will start and finish on the lawns of the Werribee Mansion, taking participants through the spectacular groun..

Down Under 135 is a challenging and extreme foot race held in Victoria, Australia. Covering 135 miles (220 km) in a single stage non-stop, participants will traverse the Lerderderg and Wombat State Forests. The race is known for pushing athletes to their limits and is not for those with a high DNF r..

The Woodlands Trail Run takes place on the grounds of the Woodlands Historic Park, offering race distances of 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km, and 50km. The event features beautiful trails and the opportunity to visit the historic homestead for a devonshire tea. Bib collection is on the morning of the race, a..

The Unbreakable trail run is an Australian event inspired by the Barkley Marathons, known as one of the toughest 100-mile races in the world. Held in the Marysville region, successful runners complete 5 laps of 30-50km each, with time cutoffs between 8-12 hours per lap. The event follows many of the..

The Peninsula Running Festival is set to take place on June 8, 2024, offering a variety of events including a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1km Kids Race. The event will be conducted on both road and bay trail, with a maximum of 1000 competitors across all events. The course will cover sections al..

The You Yangs Off-road Trailblazer Runs offer 10km and 7km distances within the You Yangs Regional Park. The event includes personalized race bibs, finisher medals, and caps for sale. There will be pre-race prize draws and a presentation ceremony, with age group medals and trophies for overall winne..