Trail Running calendar near Wildwood 2026-2027

A 5 km handicap race organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on 6 September 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.

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.

On September 13, 2026 the Kieser Maribyrnong River Run at Footscray Park offers a Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km run walk along the Maribyrnong River. All finishers receive a medal and the event raises funds for The Smith Family.

An eliminator format at John Landy Athletic Field where combined time trials over 4 km and 3 km with sealed handicaps select 20 runners for a 2 km handicap final, followed by season award presentations and a short AGM.

A community fun run on the Federation Trail with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km options, timed results, aid stations, team categories, and a post-run BBQ and drinks at the Lancefield Hotel.

Run The Maine in Castlemaine, Victoria on 25 September 2026 features a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, plus a 10 km Walmer Forest loop and a 5 km out and back through the botanical gardens.

Trail races at Mount Macedon with multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km across foggy mountain tracks; start and finish are at the top carpark BBQ area and course maps and GPS files are provided.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

Trail running in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne with forested, undulating courses from a 1.23k kids loop to a 46k double loop ultra. The event features steep climbs, marked trails and an event village at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

An elimination hill repeat event in Pyalong where up to 300 competitors run a 4.2 km, 300 m-elevation circuit every hour until one remains; cash prizes, live results and a global livestream are part of the weekend program.

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 obstacle course event at Wildwood Rock Enduro in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, team and Elite entries, location‑specific obstacles and finisher items.

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.

On November 29, 2026 the Lara Fun Run & Walk offers access to Serendip Sanctuary trails with 10km, 5km and a 1km Kids Dash, starting and finishing at Pirra Homestead and awarding a medal to every finisher.

This community running event in Central Victoria's Heathcote and Bendigo region celebrates fitness and nature. It was first held in 2016 and will return in 2027 after a planned revitalization.

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 5K obstacle-course fun run in Myrniong on 23 January 2027 with more than 25 obstacles, foam, mud pits and a kids zone; entry includes event amenities and the festival area.

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.