Trail Running calendar near Joondalup 2026-2027

A trail event at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses through national park terrain, on-site drummers and food trucks; bib pickup is on race day and specific junior entry rules apply.

A trail event at Serpentine National Park with marked courses from 8.5km to 50km, a village area with food trucks and BBQs, age-specific entry rules, on-course markings and a pre-event briefing.

A multi distance trail event through Avon Valley on Saturday 22 August 2026, from a kids dash to a 65km ultra with team relay options. Entries close 9 August 2026 and transfers are allowed before that date.

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.

A technical trail running event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on September 6, 2026, offering marathon, team relay, half marathon and 10k distances. Courses include single track, significant climbs and a seven hour cutoff for all events..

A 5 km cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the UWA Athletics Club and WAMC Winter Cup Series. WAMC members enter free and cash prizes go to the top three teams in each category.

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 fun run at Kings Park on 18 October 2026 with a post-run pancake breakfast included. Multiple distances are available from a free kids dash to a 15 km solo or 3-person relay, with fees varying by membership status.

A Bibbulmun Track ultramarathon between North Bannister and Kalamunda offering distances from 5 km to 162.26 km. Rugged terrain, mandatory gear, multiple aid stations and enforced cut off times shape the event.

A foam-filled 5K obstacle event at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon featuring 25+ obstacles, foam zones and an inflatable waterslide. Tickets include a buff, finishers medal and low res photos while spectators enter free.

John Forrest Trail Run on 7 February 2027 at Cnr Flora & Park Rd, Hovea offers two trail distances, 13 km and 4.3 km. The event is run by the West Australian Marathon Club and has entry fees that vary by membership and age.

A twilight trail event on the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail in Joondalup on 13 February 2027. Distances run from 5 km to 50 km with kids races, three manned aid stations and an Event Village at Burns Beach Road.

An evening trail event at Lark Hill, Port Kennedy, featuring a 3 km looped spectator-friendly course and multiple distances from a 3 km kids run to a 50 km race, plus a staged multi-distance option and evening entertainment.

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.