Trail Running calendar near Torquay 2026-2027

Experience one of nine events along Victorias iconic coastline including marathons, trail runs, and walks with panoramic views of the Southern Ocean.

Off-road duathlons and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park on May 31, 2026, with course options from a long duathlon to 4 km trail run. Courses pass granite peaks and forested single track with medals for finishers.

A winter trail running event in Forrest, Victoria offering 21km, 10km, 6km and a kids 6km under the Otway canopy. Race village handles registration, bibs and briefing; youth discounts apply and transfers are permitted but no refunds.

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.

WildBoar Trail Run returns to Brisbane Ranges National Park on 14 June 2026 with routes from 10 km to 50 km, single-track sections and published GPX routes. Entry pricing varies by booking period and online bookings use Humanitix.

A coastal trail-running event along the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven offering **42 km**, **21 km** and a new **8 km** option, with coastal singletrack, clifftop views and key landmarks like Bells Beach and Split Point lighthous..

Anglesea on 5 July 2026 offers coastal heathland and cliff top trails with distances from 4 km to 27.6 km. Race day includes live music, barista coffee and food trucks in a social finish-line atmosphere.

Trail running festival at the You Yangs on 18 to 19 July 2026 with distances from 5 km to 100 miles across mixed terrain and looped courses returning to the carpark. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

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.

A mountain trail event at Cumberland River Holiday Park on 15 August 2026, offering six distances from 6km to 75km across single-track routes with river crossings and waterfall sections on the longer courses.

A multiformat trail event at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road offering 100km, 50km, relay options and a kids' run, with coastal and hinterland terrain, seven checkpoints, guided training runs and a finish line expo.

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.

An ultra trail along the Great Ocean Walk in Victoria offering 100 km solo, a two person relay and a 45 km coastal race; mostly singletrack with coastal and Otway Range scenery and limited entry fields.

The Heroes & Villains will take place in Greater Geelong City on Saturday 28 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

Lara Fun Run & Walk offers a rare opportunity to run inside Serendip Sanctuary on November 29, 2026, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and personalised bibs are available for early entries.

Run under the stars on the Surf Coast trails. Choose from 21km, 13km, or 5km night runs. An optional fundraiser supports the local Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

Celebrate the new year on the trails of the You Yangs with a supported night run. Enjoy breathtaking views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelong while participating in distances ranging from 5 km to 50 km.

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 5K obstacle-course fun run in Myrniong on 23 January 2027 with over 25 obstacles, mud pits, foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a free kids zone for under sixes, vendors and a beer garden.

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.