Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Mt Bogong Conquestathon is a challenging 21km single-day trek or run to the summit of Mt Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain, located in Australia. The course features a steep ascent via Staircase Spur with a 1,410-meter elevation gain over 9km, followed by a 12km descent down Eskdale Spur and C..

Gone Nuts Adventure Run is Tasmania's premier 101km adventure running event, set against the stunning backdrop of North West Tasmania. Participants will start at the iconic Nut in Stanley and traverse diverse landscapes, including coastal paths, Rocky Cape National Park, and temperate rainforests, c..

The Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra is a vibrant trail running event held at Lark Hill, an iconic trail location in Stake Hill, Port Kennedy, Western Australia. Taking place over the Labour Day long weekend, the event features a neon-lit, spectator-friendly 3km loop course that offers a fun and s..

The Baw Baw Snow Gum Run is an exciting trail running event held at Mount Baw Baw Resort in Victoria, Australia. Participants can choose from various distances, including 1 km, 4 km, 7 km, 15 km, 21 km, 36 km, and 42 km, catering to runners of all skill levels. The event promotes a spirit of resilie..

The Whale Rock Trail Run is an exciting running event held in Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia, set within the scenic trails of Lane Cove National Park. It features a 6.5km fun run and a more challenging 17km course, catering to a range of runners. The event also includes kids' athletics activities, ma..

The River Run Geelong is an annual running event featuring a 10km run and a 5km run/walk, taking place at Barwon Valley Park. The event supports River's Gift, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and funds to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Participants receive a finisher's medal, an..

The Belair Marathon is South Australia's premier trail running event held in the historic Belair National Park, established in 1891. This challenging race features distances of 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 50km ultra marathon. The course is renowned for its rugged terrain with nearly 15..

The La Sportiva Razorback Run is a challenging alpine trail running event held in Harrietville, Victoria, within the Alpine National Park. It offers three distances: 22 km, 40 km, and 64 km, each featuring rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. The 64 km course covers the entire Razorback..

The Washpool World Heritage Trails is a trail running event held at Mulligans Campground in Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. It offers three distances: 9km, 25km, and a challenging 50km ultra. Runners traverse pristine World Heritage-listed rainforests, granite outcrops, and clear creeks, experie..

The Noosa Ultra-Trail will take place in Noosaville on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship, held in Dunsborough, Australia, is a premier off-road sporting event set in the scenic Meelup Regional Park. Scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, it features a diverse range of races including off-road triathlons and trail runs. Participants can compete in events su..

The Kunanyi Mountain Run is a celebrated trail running event held in Nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania, featuring diverse courses that showcase the region's rich culture, history, and landscapes. Set around Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, the event offers multiple race distances including a challenging 66km Ultra So..

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is a premier sky running and trail running event held in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria, Australia. It attracts over 3,000 runners nationally and internationally, offering a range of race distances from a challenging 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon to a 2km Junior Da..

The Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival is an annual trail running event held at Hassans Walls Reserve in Lithgow, NSW, Australia. The 2026 edition offers multiple race distances: 5km, 10km, 22km, 30km, a full marathon (42.2km), and a challenging 50km ultra marathon with approximately 2400m eleva..

Delirious WEST is a challenging ultra marathon held in Western Australia, featuring 100 and 200-mile (170km and 340km) distances along the iconic Bibbulmun Track from Northcliffe to Albany. Recognized as one of the top 10 hardest 200-mile races globally, the event offers a week-long adventure throug..

The Jabulani Challenge is a trail running event held in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, NSW, just 30 minutes from Sydney. It offers three race distances—12km, 22km, and 45km—catering to all levels from beginners to experienced trail runners. The course features diverse terrain including single-trac..

The Running Wild Alpine Challenge is a premier mountain trail running event held in the Alpine National Park, Victoria, Australia, starting and finishing at Falls Creek. Celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2026, it offers seven distances ranging from 10 km to a grueling 160 km (100 mile) ultra, feat..

Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run, held at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park near Townsville, Queensland, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. The event features three distances: 6km, 12km, and 21km, suitable for beginners to experienced runners. The course includes fa..

The Gold Coast Running Festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, is held on the scenic Gold Coast, Australia. This vibrant event offers a variety of race distances to suit all abilities, including a 3/4 marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, 2.5km, and a 1km fun run. Participants enjoy runnin..

The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run is a vibrant trail running event held in Port Macquarie, Australia, organized by the Coastal Track and Trail Runners. It offers four race distances—42.2km, 21.1km, 12km, and 7km—catering to a wide range of runners from ultra-distance enthusiasts to those seeking shorter..