Trail Running calendar near Woodend 2026-2027

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.

Trail races at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale on 24 May 2026, with distances from 2 km up to 50 km and a 10 km canicross option; maps and GPS files are provided and registration is via Humanitix.

Three winter trail races near Melbourne across forest, coastal and mountain terrain, each offering multiple short, medium and long distances. Race day elements include a social atmosphere with live music, coffee and food trucks.

Off-road duathlons and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park on May 31, 2026, with course options from a long duathlon to 4 km trail run. Courses pass granite peaks and forested single track with medals for finishers.

Trail running in Brisbane Ranges National Park with 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and 50 km courses, downloadable GPX files, tiered entry fees, and a charitable donation to Canteen.

A Trailsplus trail running event at You Yangs on 18-19 July 2026, held on a loop course at 10 Branch Rd Little River VIC, offering distances from 5k to 100 Miles and ticket prices from AUD 52.75 to AUD 388.75.

A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Werribee Racecourse on Aug 8-9, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, a Kids Race and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat. The fast, flat course includes the Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

A trail event in Blackwood on 8 August 2026 offering a **70 km** race and a shorter Berry Street Marathon option. Mandatory gear and minimum fundraising apply, and long-course entrants must meet entry experience criteria.

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.

A community fun run in the Macedon Ranges with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km routes along the car-free Federation Trail. Finish at the Lancefield Hotel for post-run beer, BBQ and timed results.

Run The Maine returns to Castlemaine on 25 September 2026 with a point to point half marathon using a steam train transfer to the start, plus a 10 km 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 weekend off-road festival in Lancefield, Victoria featuring gravel rides, cyclocross, trail running, camping and a festival village with live music and food. Multiple distance options and specialty events include the Dirty Hatrick and a B..

A last-person-standing hill running event in Pyalong, VIC on 31 October 2026. Competitors run a 4.2 km circuit with 300 m elevation once every hour until one remains. The event features designated rest areas, live tracking and cash prizes.

True Grit Melbourne is a military inspired obstacle event at Wildwood Rock Enduro on 28 November 2026. It features timed Elite racing plus 5 km and 10 km courses across natural terrain with many built obstacles.

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.

Lara Fun Run & Walk offers a rare opportunity to run inside Serendip Sanctuary on November 29, 2026, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and personalised bibs are available for early entries.

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 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.