Trail Running calendar near Warburton 2026-2027

Silvan offers three trail courses through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August 2026, with significant hills and single and double track. A handicap start is used and routes are clearly colour marked at splits.

Run 4 Resilience Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 features 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses through farmland and creeks near Ancona Road. The event supports community wellbeing and rural mental health through organised runs and fundraising.

A two day running festival in the Dandenong Ranges with a Junior Dash, a 5 km family run and a 13.5 km classic that runs alongside the Puffing Billy steam train. Proceeds support heritage restoration at Puffing Billy Railway.

Experience the scenic riverside paths of Footscray Park at the Maribyrnong River Run. Choose between a half marathon, 10km, or 5km course and enjoy a family friendly morning of movement and community.

A two-day trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3–4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc, with distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly categories and an adaptive runner program.

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.

A weekend trail festival in Marysville on 7 to 8 November 2026 with distances from a 1.5 km kids dash to a 100 km ultra, scenic river and forest courses and fundraising support for local community services.

Community run and walk at Eltham Leisure Centre on November 15, 2026 supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation. Options include 10 km and 5 km events, family-friendly arrangements, on-site first aid, coffee van and sausage sizzle.

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.

A three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria on March 6 to 8 2027 featuring races from short outings to a 50 km ultra, plus a night run, a lilo derby, film screening and seminars.

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.