Trail Running calendar near Forrestfield 2026-2027

Experience historical trails and the iconic Swan View Railway Tunnel in John Forrest National Park. Support a meaningful charity while choosing from four distinct trail distances in Western Australia.

A backyard ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains. It runs 22 to 24 May 2026 as part of Ultra Series W.A and AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

Jolly Jumbuck is a trail running event at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon offering three marked distances and a start village with food trucks and showers.

A trail running event in Serpentine National Park on 21 June 2026 featuring three colour-coded courses from 5.8 km to 21.3 km, on-course markings, bib pickup on race day, and age-based requirements for junior participants.

A 16.1 km loop trail run from Helena Valley Primary School featuring a creek crossing, a 1.5 km ascent to a granite summit, rough descents and nine marshalled locations, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club.

Trail running at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses from 5.5 km to 20.6 km, a start village with DJ music and food trucks, plus age and progression rules for junior participants.

Trail running event in Serpentine National Park with courses from 4.9 km to 50 km on marked remote trails. The village features drumming, waterfalls, food trucks and family friendly facilities.

Transcend Ultra on 22 August 2026 runs from Walyunga National Park through the Avon Valley with options from a kids dash to a 65 km ultra and team relays. Entries have standard and late pricing, transfer rules and an optional insurance add..

Run the Lighthorse Ultra on 5 and 6 September 2026 at Perry's Paddock in Woodvale for its tenth and final staging there. Enjoy 3 to 24 hour timed loop options on a scenic 2.5 km circuit and a dawn service.

Trail marathon event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on September 6, 2026 offering marathon, team relay, half marathon and 10k. The course is technical with significant climbs and a seven hour cutoff.

Experience the hilly trails and 200 stairs of Manning Park while supporting education through local scholarships. Enjoy views of Rottnest Island on this volunteer led 5km or 10km run and walk.

A community trail run in Kings Park on 18 October 2026 organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. Distances include 15 km, 10 km, 5 km and a short kids dash, with a pancake breakfast included in entry.

Experience a raw trail adventure on Western Australia's Bibbulmun Track with distances from 5km to 162km. Navigate technical climbs and sweeping valleys in this respected ultra running challenge.

A 5 km obstacle-course fun run in Brigadoon on January 9, 2027, featuring over 25 optional obstacles, large inflatables, mud pits and foam, plus a festival area with music, food, vendors and a free kids zone.

John Forrest Trail Run in Hovea on 7 February 2027 offers trail distances of 13 km and 4.3 km, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. Runners must carry their own water and online registration closes on 6 February.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic coastal bushland of Joondalup with distances ranging from 5km to 50km. This plastic free event features groomed trails and a late night finish under the stars.

Multiple trail races on a 3 km loop at Stake Hill, Port Kennedy, offering multi-stage and single-distance options with evening entertainment and a spectator-friendly course.

A Backyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a **6.71 km** loop on the hour every hour until only one remains; the format records any timed out or withdrawn runner as a DNF and equates 24 hours to 100 miles.