Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Beerwah@Night is a trail-running event held at Mount Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia. It offers runners a unique experience of running in the dark, with participants required to wear headlamps. The event features three distances: 10km, half marathon, and marathon, making..

Sandman 50 is a unique 50-kilometer beach running race held in Western Australia, starting from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The course runs along the beach, staying within three meters of the water’s edge, offering a scenic and challenging route. Participants can run solo..

The Kilcunda Coastal Run, held in Victoria’s Bass Coast region, offers trail running enthusiasts a scenic and challenging experience just 90 minutes from Melbourne. The event features multiple distances: 5 km, 10 km, 17 km, and a half marathon (21.1 km), all on a hilly, well-groomed grassy trail tha..

The Robe Run, hosted by Adelaide Trail Runners, is an annual running event held in the picturesque coastal town of Robe on South Australia's Limestone Coast. The event features multiple distances including a full marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 14km run, and a 5km fun run, with plans to i..

The Cradle Mountain Run is a challenging 78-kilometer trail running event held in Tasmania's stunning wilderness. The course traverses the iconic Overland Track, offering runners a unique experience through pristine natural landscapes. Due to park regulations, access to certain sections of the track..

The Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra is a trail running event held in Joondalup, Western Australia, along the historic Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail. It offers multiple distances ranging from 5km to 50km, making it accessible for runners of various abilities and ages. The course features groomed trails..

The Australian Alpine Ascent is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Kosciuszko National Park, located in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, the event offers three race distances: 80km, 55km, and 27km, catering to a range of endurance levels. Participa..

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual running and walking event held on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, typically on the second Saturday of February. Celebrating its 11th edition in 2026, the event features three distances: the ProFeet Half Marathon (21 km) starting from P..

The Hut 2 Hut Weekend is a trail running event held at Mt Buller, scheduled for February 20-22, 2026. It features the Oscars100, a challenging 100km trail race that tests endurance and navigation skills. The event offers various race formats and emphasizes mandatory gear and safety rules to ensure p..

The Castle Hill Trail Run, held in Townsville, Queensland, offers an ideal introduction to trail running with three challenging courses: 3km for beginners and kids, 7km intermediate, and a tough 10km for experienced runners. The event takes place on Castle Hill, a popular local landmark featuring fl..

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..

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 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..

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, one of the country's oldest national parks established in 1891. The race offers multiple distances including 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 50km ultra marathon. The..

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 Razorback Run, held in Harrietville, Victoria, offers challenging trail races across some of Australia’s most stunning alpine terrain. Participants can choose from 22 km, 40 km, or 64 km courses, with the latter taking in the entire length of the Razorback ridge and crossing to the Bogong High P..

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

The Washpool World Heritage Trails is a trail running event held in the stunning World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks in NSW, Australia. It offers three distances: 9km, 25km, and a challenging 50km ultra. The courses traverse diverse landscapes including ancient rainfore..