Trail Running calendar near Torquay 2025-2026

Enjoy a family friendly fun run at Serendip Sanctuary, Lara on Nov 30, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km Kids Dash through native wildlife. All finishers get a medal and a personalised online finisher certificate.

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.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Trailsplus at the You Yangs for trail runs from 5 km up to 50 km and a timed 6 hour option. Enjoy scenic sunset and night running under head torches with skyline views of fireworks from Melbourne to Geelong.

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.

River Run Geelong at Barwon Valley Park, Belmont Sunday 1 March 2026 invites runners and walkers to scenic 5 km and 10 km courses with medals and festive community vibes. Spaces fill fast so register early.

Run through scenic parkland at Brimbank Park on Sunday 22 March 2026 with wooded river trails, a river crossing and varied climbs. Distances range from 2 km to 50 km and a team challenge scores one point per kilometre so runners of every le..

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 Trail Run invites runners to tackle scenic, technical trails along the Barwon River and around Lake Elizabeth in the Otways. Choose from 21 km, 10 km or 6 km courses for a fun, forested day out with village atmosphere.

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.

WildBoar Trail Run on 14 June 2026 invites runners to tackle 10km, 21km, 42km or 50km courses through the Brisbane Ranges. Enjoy scenic native bush, single track trails and challenging climbs from Boar Gully Campground.

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..

Explore the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River on 18 19 July 2026, a weekend of looped trail races from 5km to 100 miles. Expect wooded singletrack, rocky climbs with Flinders Peak views and spectator friendly loops.

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.