Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2025-2026

Event overview The Roller Coaster Run returns on 18 October 2025 in the Dandenong Ranges, held from Kalorama Memorial Reserve, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama VIC. The event was established in 2012 and draws crowds of over 1,000 peop..

Harry's King of the Hill is an endurance running event held near Pyalong, Victoria, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. The 4.2 km circuit climbs grassy terrain with 266 m of elevation per lap, featuring two major climbs and a steep descent. R..

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.

Event overview The Lara Fun Run / Walk takes place on November 30, 2025, at Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara, with the start and finish located at Pirra Mansion. The event offers the following distances: 10 km 5 km 1 km Kids Dash..

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.

Portsea Twilight is an annual running event staged at Quarantine Station, Coleman Road, Portsea, VIC, within Point Nepean National Park. Participants choose from 9.5K, 5.5K, or a Kids Dash. The course offers coastal scenery with views over..

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..

Portsea Bay to Surf 2026 Portsea Bay to Surf 2026 is the fifth annual Portsea Bay to Surf event, scheduled for 16 January 2026. The event is based at Jarman Oval and runs through Point Nepean National Park to Portsea Surf Life Saving Club o..

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..

The Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run will take place in Beaconsfield Upper on Sunday 15 February 2026.

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.