Trail Running calendar near Tuerong 2026-2027

A coastal trail ultramarathon in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 offering 100km, 50km, relay teams and a kids run, with seven checkpoints, training runs and finish-line celebrations.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.

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 set of 4 km, 3 km and 2 km races at John Landy Athletic Field on September 13, 2026. Combined time trials with sealed handicaps decide the 20 runners who contest a 2 km handicap final, with season awards presented after the event.

Trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3 and 4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly with breed and age limits, adaptive categories and on-course aid stations.

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne offering multiple distances from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra, set on ferny, undulating forest trails with significant climbs and community support.

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 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 twilight trail run along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis to Torquay on December 5 2026, featuring glow themes, retro DJ music and multiple distances while raising funds for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.

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.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

A coastal running event at Point Nepean National Park on 3 January 2026 offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash, with coastal views, an event village, race timing and on-course support.

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 three-race evening running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan, with collectible medals for every finisher, live music, food trucks, and fundraising options for participants.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

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.

A community run along the Barwon River in Belmont on February 28, 2027, offering 10 km and 5 km options. The event awards medals to finishers, has personalised bibs for early entries, and supports River's Gift fundraising.

A weekend running festival in Inverloch on 13 to 14 March 2027 featuring Marathon, Half Marathon, 14 km plus Saturday 5 km and 2 km races. The coastal course includes ocean views and a finish line festival with live bands and food trucks.