Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2025-2026

Experience the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River on July 18 and 19 with looped courses from 5 km to 100 miles across wooded singletrack and rocky climbs. Spectacular views from Flinders Peak and a friendly vibe await.

Enjoy a scenic riverside challenge at the Maribyrnong River Run in Footscray Park, featuring a half marathon, 10 km and a walk friendly 5 km. All finishers get medals and quick chip timed results in a family friendly event village.

Run Mount Macedon's misty trails from 10km to 50km, with rewarding climbs, technical descents and big views. Part of the Trailsplus series, the event supports Canteen and provides maps and GPX files.

Take on the Roller Coaster Trail Run in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ferny singletrack, steep climbs and sweeping lookout views. Choose from 46k, 23k, 12k or a kids 1.23k loop for a fun, challenging day less than an hour from Melb..

King of the Hill in Pyalong on 31 Oct 2026 is a last person standing event on a 4.2 km loop with big climbs each hour. Live timing, support zones and on site recovery keep you and your crew in the hunt as the field narrows to one.

Discover scenic valley trails around Marysville where routes follow the Steavenson River and Falls and climb to lookout views. Distances from 4 km to 100 km welcome walkers and ultrarunners while funds raised support clubs and fire recovery..