Trail Running calendar near Melbourne 2026-2027

Community 5 km and 10 km run and walk in Eltham on 15 November 2026 supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation with family-friendly facilities.

A foam-filled 5K in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a kids zone, food and beer gardens and finishers' items.

Obstacle course at Wildwood Rock Enduro with 10km Elite, 10km and 5km options, team entries, finisher items, water and parking.

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.

Lara Fun Run at Serendip Sanctuary on 29 November 2026 offers 10 km, 5 km and a kids dash with registration opening soon and race-day entries available.

Support youth programs at the Run for the Young Marathon in Lilydale. Choose from five distances along the Warburton Trail in this environmentally friendly and plastic free charity event.

A night trail running event on Wadawurrung Country along the Surf Coast with 21 km, 13 km and 5 km options. The event provides maps and an event program and supports fundraising for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.

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.

Two Bays Trail Run features 28 km and 56 km trail routes along the Mornington Peninsula between Dromana and Cape Schanck on 17 January 2027.

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.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

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.

Riverside 10 km and 5 km run/walk along the Barwon River in Belmont with finisher medals and fundraising for River's Gift.

A three-day trail running festival in Warburton, VIC (March 6–8, 2027) featuring multiple race distances, multiday packages, a night run and novelty events such as a lilo derby and thong race. Accommodation options include a fundraising sch..

Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.

Run across the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on April 4, 2027 with distances from a 1.2 km kids dash to a 21.1 km half marathon.