Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027

True Grit Melbourne is a military inspired obstacle event at Wildwood Rock Enduro on 28 November 2026. It features timed Elite racing plus 5 km and 10 km courses across natural terrain with many built obstacles.

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a 5 km loop. Costumes are part of the theme and longer races continue into the night under headtorches.

Lara Fun Run & Walk offers a rare opportunity to run inside Serendip Sanctuary on November 29, 2026, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and personalised bibs are available for early entries.

Run under the stars on the Surf Coast trails. Choose from 21km, 13km, or 5km night runs. An optional fundraiser supports the local Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

A diminishing-time loop event at Woodlands Park on 13 December 2026 where runners repeat a 2.5km circuit. Distances range from 5k to an unlimited laps challenge and the event supports Living Legends and Canteen.

Celebrate the new year on the trails of the You Yangs with a supported night run. Enjoy breathtaking views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelong while participating in distances ranging from 5 km to 50 km.

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.

5K Foam Fest at St. Anne's Winery near Myrniong offers a foam-filled obstacle run with 25-plus obstacles, mud pits and water slides. Tickets are shown from $69.99 and spectator entry is free.

A backyard ultra at Brimbank Park with a 6.7 km loop every hour; remaining runners are tied each lap until the last person completes a lap and wins. Entry offers fixed-yard stages or open unlimited laps, with tiered fees by booking period.

A family organised coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, a 10.5 km and a 4 km community run, with medals for all finishers and a focus on exercise and children's mental health.

A community run along the Barwon River at Barwon Valley Park on 28 February 2027 offering 10 km and 5 km run/walk options. Finishers receive a medal and the event supports River's Gift SIDS fundraising.

Trail festival at Brimbank Park offering distances from 2km to 50km, downloadable course maps and GPX files. Teams score one point per kilometre and $1 per entry is donated to Canteen.