Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Cape Pallarenda Trail Run, part of Australia's largest Trail Running Series, takes place at Cape Pallarenda near Townsville, Queensland. This event offers four distances: 5km, 12km, 21km, and 42km, catering to a range of trail runners from juniors to experienced athletes. The course features div..

The Flinders Island Running Festival, held annually in early September on Tasmania’s Flinders Island, offers a family-friendly celebration of trail running with a strong community focus. The 2025 event features a variety of distances including a 42km trail marathon, 25km and 11km runs, and a unique..

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a challenging 45-kilometer trail run across the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The course stretches from the Explorer's Marked Tree near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, following the historic Six Foot Track. Established in 1984, this marathon offers runne..

The Coastal Classic is a renowned 30km trail running race held in the Royal National Park, NSW, Australia. The course runs from Otford to Bundeena, offering runners a challenging and scenic experience along one of Australia's most stunning tracks. Participants encounter diverse terrain including roc..

The TRSA Race #4 at Cleland National Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, offers trail runners a scenic and challenging experience through native woodlands, forests, creeks, and cultural heritage zones. The event features three distance options: 11km, 17km, and 24km, catering to var..

The Hounslow Classic is an epic trail running event held in the stunning Grose Valley Wilderness near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, Australia. It features challenging courses with brutal climbs, steep technical terrain, and breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs and deep canyons. Participants ca..

The Collie River Ultra Marathon (CRU100) is a premier trail running event held in the picturesque town of Collie, Western Australia. Participants can choose from three event categories: a 100km solo run, a 50km solo run, or a relay marathon for teams of 2-5 runners. The course features stunning trai..

The Puffing Billy Running Festival takes place at Emerald Lake Park in Emerald, Victoria, Australia. This two-day event features a variety of distances including a 1.2km Junior Dash, a 5km Family Fun Run, and a 13.5km Classic run from Belgrave to Emerald. Participants experience a scenic course thro..

The Mighty Jarrah Trail Run is a premier trail running event held in Dwellingup, Western Australia. It offers multiple race distances including 21km (Almighty Trail Run), 12km (Mighty Trail Run), 6km (Mini Trail Run), and a 6km Doggie Dash, catering to a wide range of runners and their canine compan..

The Surf Coast Century is an ultra marathon event held in Anglesea along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. It offers 100km and 50km solo race options, as well as relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners, plus a 2.5km kids' run. The course features stunning trails with sea cliffs, remote beaches, wildflower hint..

The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest, held annually in Airlie Beach, Queensland, celebrates its 20th year in 2025. Organized by the Whitsunday Running Club, the event offers multiple trail running distances including the challenging 58km Ultra, the original 28km trail, the 11km Honeyeater Shokz Challe..

The Maribyrnong River Run is a welcoming running event held at Footscray Park, Footscray, along the scenic Maribyrnong River. Now in its third year, it offers three distance options: a half marathon, 10km, and a 4.7km run/walk, catering to runners of all abilities. Participants enjoy a fun and frien..

The Beachside Dash, held at Depena Reserve, Dolls Point, NSW, Australia, is a popular Sydney fun run now in its 18th year. The event features professionally timed 2km, 5km, and 10km races suitable for all fitness levels, whether walking, jogging, or running. The 10km race consists of two laps of the..

The C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival, organized by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, is a community and charity event held in Coffs Harbour, Australia. The festival offers a variety of race distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 3km runs. The courses are flat and shad..

The The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney will take place in Sydney on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 48 and 96 kilometers.

Sydney's Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at St Ives Showground, Australia. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour, on the hour, with a strict one-hour time limit per loop. The race continues until only one runner remains who can complete the loop within the hour.The cours..

The Warrnambool Running Festival, held in South West Victoria, Australia, is a two-day event offering a range of distances from 2km to a full marathon, catering to runners of all levels and ages. The festival features scenic courses with coastal views, including routes along the Promenade, Lake Pert..

The Duval Dam Buster is a trail running event held near Armidale, New South Wales, in the scenic New England High Country. Starting at 1000 meters above sea level, it offers participants a chance to experience altitude running in Australia's highest city. The event features five race distances: 3km..

The Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan campus) in Queensland, Australia. Scheduled for Sunday, 21 September 2025, it offers three course options: a 21.1km half marathon, 10km, and 5km runs, catering to both seasoned and..

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is an annual trail running event held along the scenic Great North Walk in Australia. It offers three race distances: 10K, 30K, and 50K, catering to a range of runners from beginners to experienced trail athletes. The courses feature significant elevation..