Trail Running calendar near Warburton 2026-2027

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August, 2026, with three marked courses of 21.7 km, 15.1 km and 7.3 km and varied single and double track through Mountain Ash forest.

Run 4 Resilience in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 is a community running event that supports mental wellbeing in rural Australia. Distances include 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon route.

A community-focused riverside running event in Footscray offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

A free self-supported practice of the Rollercoaster Trail at Kalorama with 8 km, 12 km, approx 17 km and 23 km loop options plus guided pace groups.

Two-day trail event at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue, offering distances from 2 km to 50 km for runners and dogs.

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.

Two days of trail running in Marysville featuring forest tracks, waterfalls and distances from a kids dash up to a 100 km ultra.

Community 5 km and 10 km run and walk in Eltham on 15 November 2026 supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation with family-friendly facilities.

A foam-filled 5K in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a kids zone, food and beer gardens and finishers' items.

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 three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.

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.

An alpine running event at Mount Baw Baw on 28 Feb 2027 offering distances from 1 km to a marathon at over 1,500 metres.

A three-day trail running festival in Warburton, VIC (March 6–8, 2027) featuring multiple race distances, multiday packages, a night run and novelty events such as a lilo derby and thong race. Accommodation options include a fundraising sch..

Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.

A backyard ultra in Studley Park, Fairfield on 1 May 2027 where runners complete repeated *6.71 km* loops on the hour until only one remains. The event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.