Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027

A community run at Footscray Park on 13 September 2026 along the Maribyrnong River offering Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km options; medals for finishers and fundraising for The Smith Family.

A set of 4 km, 3 km and 2 km races at John Landy Athletic Field on September 13, 2026. Combined time trials with sealed handicaps decide the 20 runners who contest a 2 km handicap final, with season awards presented after the event.

A community running event along the Federation Trail near the Macedon Ranges with options of 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km, course support, timing, finish-line drinks and a post-race BBQ at the Lancefield Hotel.

Macedon Trail Runs offers scenic mountain trail races with varied ascents and descents and often limited visibility from fog. Distances range from 10 km to 50 km and the event donates to Canteen for each participant.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

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 repeat event in Pyalong VIC where athletes run a 4.2 km loop with 300 m climb each hour until one competitor remains. The event offers a 3 m x 3 m base camp, live results and cash prizes including a $20,000 grand..

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 on 28 November 2026 offers a 5K course with 25+ obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors, beer gardens and onsite amenities at Event Central at Caribbean..

An obstacle course event at Wildwood Rock Enduro in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, team and Elite entries, location‑specific obstacles and finisher items.

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.

A community run and walk at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara on 29 November 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a Kids Dash, with race-day entry options and local sponsors supporting the event.

A neon themed twilight trail event in Torquay that mixes trail running with DJ tunes, wigs and glow effects. Multiple distances are offered and the event raises funds for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

A coastal trail event on the Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Entries for the January 2027 edition require prior qualification and follow published entrant information.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.