Trail Running calendar near Warburton 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.

Join the South East Running Festival in Dandenong for a scenic run through wetlands and parks. With distances ranging from 1km to a half marathon, there is an event for every age and music and food for all.

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.

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.

Experience the fern gullies and mountain ash forests of the Dandenong Ranges in this winter trail event. Choose from three distances featuring a unique handicap format designed to bring the running community together.

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.

Run or walk through beautiful native forest trails at this unique event supporting dog rescue. Choose from distances up to 50 km and bring your four legged friend along for the challenge.

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.

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.