Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Peaks & Trails is a challenging trail running event held in Dunkeld, within the scenic Grampians National Park, also known as Gariwerd. The event offers five distances ranging from a 6.4km introductory run to a demanding 50km ultra marathon, including a unique Mud-Dadjug Challenge. Courses traverse..

The Scenic Rim Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia, about an hour south of Brisbane. It offers five race distances: 10km, 25km, 42km, 65km, and a demanding 105km ultra marathon featuring over 4000m of elevation gain. The course traverses..

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 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..

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..

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

LOSER 2025 is an endurance running event held at Wingello State Forest, NSW, Australia. The race features a challenging 6.4km circuit loop where participants can choose from distances of 70km (11 laps), 100km (16 laps), or 160km (25 laps). The event emphasizes mental grit, camaraderie, and endurance..

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 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 Saints and Sinners Lap Race Season 16 is a unique running event held at St Columba's Catholic College in Springwood, NSW, Australia. The course features scenic and challenging terrain, including hilly fire trails and single tracks winding through historic grounds with sandstone buildings dating..

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. The festival offers a range of distances from 6.4 km to 50 km, featuring technical and undulating trails through fire trails, sing..

Lake Manchester Trails, organized by the Trail Running Association of Queensland (TRAQ), is a family-friendly trail running event held near Mount Crosby, Queensland. The event offers multiple distances to suit all ages and abilities, including a 1km Kids Dash for children under 10, a 5km scenic run..

Run 4 Resilience Katanning is a family-friendly running event held in Katanning, Western Australia, designed to promote physical and mental well-being within rural communities. Participants can choose from four distances: a scenic 3km stroll, a 7km loop through rural landscapes, a 14km two-lap cours..

The Devilbend Trail Run is an annual community event held 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 courses wind through diverse terrai..

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..

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a dynamic running event offering multiple race distances, including the Gutsy Goat 11km, Dingo Dash 6.5km, and Possum Path 5km. The event is designed to cater to various fitness levels and provides participants with electronic timing chips, finisher medals, and shirts for..

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..

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