Trail Running calendar near Silvan 2026-2027

Experience the autumn colors of the Yarra Ranges at this scenic trail event near Healesville. Choose from five distances ranging from 10 km to 50 km in the beautiful Maroondah Reservoir Park.

South East Running Festival returns to Dandenong Stadium on 19 April 2026 with races from a 1 km children’s dash to a 21.1 km half marathon, featuring a creekside course, live music, food options and family activities.

A scenic, AA measured loop along the Yarra River in Burnley offering a half marathon, 14.066 km and a 7.033 km option, chip timing, drink stations and age group awards.

An ultrarun at Studley Park on 2 May 26 where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour and continue for as many laps as they manage. AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

A multi-distance trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026, offering courses from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files, a 10 km canicross option, and on-site bib collection via Humanitix ticketing.

On 7 June 2026 the Rosebud Running Festival offers marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race on Bay Trail and nearby roads around Rosebud. The event has course markings, timing mats and a medal for every finisher.

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

Race 3 of the 2026 Trail Running Series is in Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August. Courses of 7.2 km, 15 km and 22 km run through fern gullies and misty ridgelines and feature a handicap format.

A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Werribee Racecourse on Aug 8-9, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, a Kids Race and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat. The fast, flat course includes the Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

Community running event in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 with 7 km, 14 km and 21 km course options across rural farmland. The event supports rural wellbeing and mental health through community fundraising and activity.

Race against a historic steam train through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. This unique festival offers distances from 1.2 km to 13.5 km with a finish line celebration in Emerald Lake Park.

A community running event at Footscray Park along the Maribyrnong River offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk, with medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

A two day trail running and walking festival at Rokeby Recreation Reserve that raises funds for Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances range from 2 km to 50 km and many categories allow dogs to run alongside participants.

A multi-distance trail running event near Melbourne on 17 October 2026, held in the Dandenong Ranges with races from 1.23 km to 46 km and the event village at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

Run through Marysville's scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing rivers and the Steavenson Falls while supporting the local community. Distances span a fun kids 1.5 km dash up to a 100 km ultramarathon with options for every runner.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne is a 5 km obstacle and foam event at Event Central at Caribbean Park with 25 plus obstacles and a large foam zone. The festival offers a Kids Free Fun Zone, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and on-site showers.

True Grit Melbourne is a military inspired obstacle event at Wildwood Rock Enduro on 28 November 2026. It features timed Elite racing plus 5 km and 10 km courses across natural terrain with many built obstacles.

A diminishing-time loop event at Woodlands Park on 13 December 2026 where runners repeat a 2.5km circuit. Distances range from 5k to an unlimited laps challenge and the event supports Living Legends and Canteen.

The Two Bays Trail Run will take place in Dromana on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 28 and 56 kilometers.

Experience a light coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula featuring a half marathon, 10km, and 4km run. Walkers are welcome across these scenic routes with medals for all finishers.