Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

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 Robe Run is an annual running event held in the picturesque coastal town of Robe, located on South Australia's Limestone Coast. The event features multiple race distances including a full marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 14km run, and a 5km fun run, with plans to introduce a 1km kids r..

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 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 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 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 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..

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 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 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 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 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..

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 eight races including the Asia-Pacific Championships for both triathlon and trail running. Race distances va..

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..