Trail Running calendar near Mount Macedon 2026-2027

Trail races at Blackwood follow single track beside the Lerderderg River and historic aqueduct trails with three distances: 22 km, 15.8 km and 7.9 km. A timed 100 to 200 m finish sprint records separate times and awards fastest male and fem..

A duathlon and trail running festival at You Yangs Regional Park offered multiple distances and relay options; the 31 May 2026 event was cancelled and registered participants will receive full refunds.

Ballarat Lap of the Lake is a one-day event in Ballarat, Australia on 6 June 2026, with registration listed from 1 January 2026 and complete results available as a PDF.

A trail running event on 14 June 2026 in Brisbane Ranges National Park offering 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and 50 km courses with GPX routes available and a donation program supporting Canteen.

A club-organised 12.2 km King of the Mountain handicap race at the You Yangs with a 5 km alternative, based at the Turntable Carpark near Flinders Peak in Little River, Australia.

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Little River VIC offers distances from 5 km to 100 mile across varied trail terrain. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

A 10 km club handicap race at Geelong Grammar School in Corio on 19 July 2026, with a course map and club entry fees. The event is sponsored by The Manx Myotherapist and listed in the Geelong Cross Country Club Handicap category.

Melbourne Spartan Event Weekend at Werribee Racecourse offers a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles and a 10 km super with 25 obstacles, plus a kids race and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. The course is described as fast and flat with unique obstacles.

A trail running event in Blackwood VIC held in August with multiple distances including 70 km, offering UTMB ITRA points and raising funds for Berry Street.

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.

A community running event along the Federation Trail near the Macedon Ranges with options of 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km, course support, timing, finish-line drinks and a post-race BBQ at the Lancefield Hotel.

Run The Maine in Castlemaine, Victoria returns for its 18th edition on 25 September 2026, featuring a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a 10 km forest loop and a fast 5 km in the botanical gardens.

Trail races at Mount Macedon with multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km across foggy mountain tracks; start and finish are at the top carpark BBQ area and course maps and GPS files are provided.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

An elimination hill repeat event in Pyalong where up to 300 competitors run a 4.2 km, 300 m-elevation circuit every hour until one remains; cash prizes, live results and a global livestream are part of the weekend program.

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 run and walk at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara on 29 November 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a Kids Dash, with race-day entry options and local sponsors supporting the event.

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.