Trail Running calendar near Torquay 2025-2026

Experience the Lara Fun Run Walk at Serendip Sanctuary, with 10 km and 5 km routes plus a 1 km Kids Dash for little racers. Enjoy medals and personalised finish certificates as you explore scenic trails and community spirit.

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.

Ring in the New Year at NYE Rock Around the Clock in the You Yangs, a supported trail event featuring a headtorch 5km and longer 10km to 50km distances. Enjoy sweeping views toward Melbourne and the Geelong waterfront.

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.

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.

Join River Run Geelong on Sunday March 1, 2026 at Barwon Valley Park for a scenic 10 km or 5 km run or walk. All finishers receive a medal and event fundraising supports River's Gift for SIDS awareness and research.

Run scenic riverside trails at Brimbank Park with distances from 2 km to 50 km and a picturesque river crossing. Join solo or in a team, support Canteen and soak up a friendly community vibe northwest of the city.

Run through the scenic Otway Ranges along the Old Beechy Rail Trail with 16 km or 6.3 km options, both finishing at Gellibrand Hall. Enjoy bushland, rolling pastoral views and support local health and Rotary programs.

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.

Run along the spectacular Southern Ocean coastline at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, featuring everything from ultra distances to kids races and coastal trail runs. Enjoy live music, yoga and festival vibes across Apollo Bay, Lorne..

Run Forrest is a scenic trail along the Barwon River and Lake Elizabeth with 21 km, 10 km, 6 km and kids 6 km options on fern covered singletrack and fast descents. Collect your race bib on the day and enjoy a family friendly race.

Enjoy coastal scenery on the flat, fast Bay Trail at the Rosebud Running Festival on 7 June 2026. Choose marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km or a fun 1 km kids run and cross the line to collect your finishers medal.

Run the Brisbane Ranges at WildBoar Trail Run, with 10 km to 50 km courses through native bushland, climbs and technical single track. By Trailsplus, the race supports Canteen and offers rugged scenery for trail runners of all levels.

Run the stunning Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven at the Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 20 June 2026, with 42 km, 21 km and an 8 km Urquharts Bluff Blast. Enjoy coastal singletrack, cliffs and beaches plus an after race gather..

You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River, Victoria, spans two days and offers distances from 5 km to 100 miles. Looped trails climb to Flinders Peak for Port Phillip Bay views and a lively community vibe that supports Canteen.

Run the Surf Coast Century in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road on scenic coastal trails with sea cliffs, beaches and wildflower hinterland. Choose 100 km or 50 km solo, team relays or a 2.5 km kids race with checkpoints, medals and a fin..

Join the Maribyrnong River Run at Footscray Park for a scenic 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km and family friendly 5 km run or walk. Chip timing, finisher medals and on course drink stations make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.