Trail Running calendar near Mount Eliza 2025-2026

Join the Lara Fun Run on Nov 30, 2025 for a scenic 5 km or 10 km and a 1 km Kids Dash around Serendip Sanctuary, starting at Pirra Mansion. Run among kangaroos, koalas and native birds and claim your finisher medal.

Run under the stars on Surf Coast singletrack at Afterglow Night Trail Runs with 21 km, 13 km and lively 5 km options. Enjoy glow vibes and community spirit while fundraising for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong.

Brighten your night at Afterglow Night Run in Torquay, a twilight trail along the Surf Coast with 5 to 21 km day and night options. Glow in neon and retro funk while supporting the SAFV Centre and local survivors.

Last Legend at Woodlands Park, Greenvale on 14 December 2025 challenges runners on a repeating 2.5 km loop with shrinking time limits, testing pace and grit. Choose a set distance or go All the Way while supporting Canteen.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Trailsplus at the You Yangs for trail runs from 5 km up to 50 km and a timed 6 hour option. Enjoy scenic sunset and night running under head torches with skyline views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelong.

Run the Portsea Twilight at the historic Quarantine Station with sweeping Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay views on a course closed to vehicles. Relax afterwards in the event village with food trucks, a bar, live music and family fun.

Run the Two Bays Trail Run on 11 January 2026, a scenic coastal challenge across the Mornington Peninsula between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Choose 28 km or 56 km routes that cross Arthur's Seat, Greens Bush and cliff top trails.

Experience coastal trails and a beach finish at Portsea Bay to Surf, a community run that celebrates fun and fitness. Pick a 9 km challenge or 4.5 km run or walk with on day sign up and shuttles between Jarman Oval and Portsea Surf Club.

The Kilcunda Coastal Run, held in Victoria’s Bass Coast region, offers trail running enthusiasts a scenic and challenging experience just 90 minutes from Melbourne. The event features multiple distances: 5 km, 10 km, 17 km, and a half marat..

Run the scenic coastal trail from Portarlington to St Leonards at the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run. Family organised event with a half marathon, 10 km and 4 km fun run, walkers welcome and proceeds support kids mental health.

Run or walk a scenic loop from Upper Beaconsfield to the Water Tower on rolling trails with distances for kids and adults. Volunteer run supporting local groups and Kids in Sport with electronic timing and finishers medals.

River Run Geelong on March 1 at Barwon Valley Park offers scenic 5 km and 10 km courses, medals for all finishers and a friendly riverside atmosphere. Fields are limited so early registration is recommended.

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.

Join the Rokeby Twilight Trail Run on March 21, 2026 and race at dusk across scenic bushland with distances from a 2.5 km kids run to 25 km. All entry profits support the Rokeby Crossover Friends Group and local conservation.

Brimbank Park Running Festival offers scenic trails from 2 km to 50 km, including a two stage 50 km option. Enjoy a team challenge that rewards kilometres, nearby cafe facilities, and support Canteen at this friendly community event.

Inverloch Running Festival : 28 and 29 March 2026 The Inverloch Running Festival takes place in Inverloch on Victoria’s Bass Coast over the weekend of 28 and 29 March 2026. Races are routed along the Bunarong Coastal Road and include multip..

Race the historic Werribee Park Mansion on Sun April 12 2026 with options from a scenic half marathon to a family friendly kids dash supporting the Leukaemia Foundation. Medals and age awards for most distances make this a memorable day.

Join the Maroondah Dam Trail Run at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the Yarra Ranges, with distances from 10 km to 50 km through scenic trails. Kick off the Trailsplus Mountain Series and support Canteen with your entry.

Run scenic trails at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with Living Legends stables, a homestead serving Devonshire tea and plane spotting at the Tullamarine runway. Distances 2 km to 50 km, maps provided and proceeds support Canteen.

Join the Rosebud Running Festival on 7 June 2026 at Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula for scenic Bay Trail running and distances from a 1 km kids race to a full marathon. Enjoy coastal views, aid stations and a finishers medal.