Trail Running calendar near Mount Eliza 2026-2027

A 5 km handicap race organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on 6 September 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.

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.

An eliminator format at John Landy Athletic Field where combined time trials over 4 km and 3 km with sealed handicaps select 20 runners for a 2 km handicap final, followed by season award presentations and a short AGM.

A community ultratrail at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue, with distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog friendly rules, adaptive categories and on course aid stations to support runners and dogs.

Trail running in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne with forested, undulating courses from a 1.23k kids loop to a 46k double loop ultra. The event features steep climbs, marked trails and an event village at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

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 focused run on December 6, 2026 offering rare access to Serendip Sanctuary's closed trails and native wildlife. Distances include 10km, 5km and a 1km Kids Dash, and every finisher receives a medal.

An evening trail running event on Wadawurrung Country with multiple distances and glow options. The event supports fundraising for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong and takes place on Surf Coast singletrack trails.

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.

A coastal running event at Point Nepean National Park on 3 January 2026 offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash, with coastal views, an event village, race timing and on-course support.

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 three-race evening running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan, with collectible medals for every finisher, live music, food trucks, and fundraising options for participants.

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.

A community run along the Barwon River in Belmont on February 28, 2027, offering 10 km and 5 km options. The event awards medals to finishers, has personalised bibs for early entries, and supports River's Gift fundraising.