Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Run Dungog is a vibrant community trail running festival held in Dungog, NSW, Australia, nestled in the scenic Hunter Region near the Barrington Tops World Heritage National Park. The event offers three trail running distances: 5km, 10km, and 20km, catering to all levels from avid trail runners to f..

The Iron Trail 23km Handicap is a trail running event held at the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails, Latrobe Trailhead in Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia. This self-supported race requires participants to carry essential safety gear, including water (minimum 1L capacity), a compression bandage, survival..

The Federation Ultra Trail is an adventurous running event held at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Established in 2018, the course follows the southern section of the Lavender/Federation Trail from Monarto Safari Park to Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge. Participants enjoy exclusive access to..

Run Larapinta is a unique four-day trail running stage race held in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, along the spectacular Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The event offers two course options: the challenging Malbunka long course with stages rangin..

The Ironwood 24 Ultra Trail Run is a 24-hour endurance trail running event held at the scenic Ironwood property in Black Hill, NSW, Australia. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 6, run as many laps as possible on a challenging 6.7 km trail course featuring 280 meters of elevation gain per..

The Loser will take place in Wingello on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 70 and 160 kilometers.

The Trailsplus Wonderfalls Trail Run is a scenic mountain trail running event held at Cumberland River Holiday Park near Lorne, Victoria, along the Great Ocean Road. It features multiple race distances ranging from 6km to 52km, with longer courses visiting up to six waterfalls. The course offers cha..

The Transcend Ultra will take place in Walyunga National Park on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 28 and 65 kilometers.

The Kuranda 2 Port Douglas Race (K2PD) is a challenging 60km trail race that takes place in August, starting near Kennedy Highway in Kuranda and finishing in Port Douglas. The course winds through diverse landscapes, including native rainforests, eucalypt forests, and picturesque creeks, all set wit..

The Wingello Trail Festival (WTF) is a vibrant two-day trail running event held in the scenic Wingello State Forest, NSW, Australia, located between Sydney and Canberra. It offers a range of distances from 6.4 km to 50 km, featuring technical and undulating courses through fire trails, single tracks..

The Saints and Sinners Lap Race Season 16 is a unique running event held at St Columba's Catholic College in Springwood, NSW, Australia. Set amidst historic sandstone buildings dating back to 1909, the course features a mix of hilly fire trails and scenic single tracks, offering a challenging and pi..

The Devilbend Trail Run is an annual community event held in August at the scenic Devilbend Natural Features Reserve in Tuerong on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. It offers five distances: 4km, 7km, 12km, 21.1km half marathon, and a Magic Mile for children under 13. The course features diverse t..

Run 4 Resilience Katanning is a family-friendly running event held in Katanning, Western Australia, designed to promote physical and mental well-being within the community. Set against scenic rural landscapes, participants can choose from four distances: a 3km stroll suitable for all ages and abilit..

The Lake Manchester Trails event, hosted by TRAQ near Mount Crosby, Queensland, offers a family-friendly trail running experience with stunning lake views. Participants can choose from four distances: a 1km Kids Dash for children under 10, a 5km scenic run or walk suitable for beginners and families..

Fed Hill is the final event in the Riverina Trail Running Series, held at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga. The race offers three distance options: a 22 km long course with 780 m elevation gain, a new 10 km medium course with 220 m elevation gain, and a 5 km short course with 160 m elevation gain. T..

Compass Club North 2025 - Unsupported is a unique running event held in Bamaga, Queensland, Australia, offering participants the chance to complete either a 42km full marathon or a 21km half marathon to Australia's northernmost point, Cape York. This edition is an unsupported race, meaning runners m..

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a family-friendly trail running event held at Wungong Regional Park in Bedfordale, Western Australia. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, the event offers three distances: the 11km Gutsy Goat, featuring challenging elevation and rugged "goat trails"; the 6.5km Dingo Dash, a te..

The Russell Falls trail run is a 6.2km event located in Tasmania, ideal for beginners and enjoyable for experienced trail runners. The course features scenic views of some of Tasmania's most beautiful waterfalls and tallest trees. The trail is mostly wheelchair accessible except for some stairs, mak..

The RD 3 event of the On The Edge Trail Running Series takes place at the Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails near Wyaralong Dam, Queensland. This trail running event offers three distance options: 16km, 10km, and 5km, catering to various skill levels from beginners to seasoned runners. Set in the scenic..

Bright Run Fest is a trail running event held in Bright, Victoria, showcasing the region's scenic beauty. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the festival offers multiple race distances including 10km, 16km, 28km, and a challenging 50km Bright Ultra, along with a 2km kids' race. Participants receive meda..