Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run under evening skies at the TRSA Twilight trail at Happy Valley Reservoir, with 5 km and 10 km options perfect for runners and walkers. Enjoy post race refreshments, coffee and prizes in a friendly community atmosphere; limited entries s..

Run under the stars on Surf Coast singletrack at Afterglow Night Trail Runs, a glow themed night event with 21 km, 13 km and 5 km options. Join for community, fun and fundraising to support the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.

Brighten your night at Afterglow Night Run in Torquay, a twilight trail along the Surf Coast with 5 to 21 km day and night options. Glow in neon and retro funk while supporting the SAFV Centre and local survivors.

Tackle a scenic 21 km trail around Lake Parramatta Reserve in December, with waterfalls, lakeside views and technical single track under an eucalypt canopy. Limited to 400 runners per day, this single lap course has a strict 4 hour cutoff.

Mt Buller Sky Run, aka Santa's Run, on 7 December 2025 invites trail runners to tackle 5, 22, 36 or 45 km alpine courses across ridgelines and snow gum forests. Expect stunning mountain views, a lively village finish and a true mountain cha..

Take on sunrise trails around the base of Mt Beerwah on 7 December with 10 km, Half Marathon or Marathon options and big elevation for a true mountain challenge. All finishers receive a memento in the scenic Glass House Mountains.

Scenic trail running from Dumaresq Dam near Armidale in the New England High Country. Choose family friendly distances up to the Hendo Hustle 50 km which is ITRA listed and enjoy challenging climbs and valley views.

The Narrabeen Allnighter is an iconic Australian ultramarathon on the scenic Narrabeen course, featuring 12 hour and 100 km challenges. Join runners chasing personal bests and course records in a lively, community atmosphere.

Join Last Legend at Woodlands Park on 14 December for a lively 2.5 km loop trail run using a diminishing time format that tests pace and persistence. Choose 5 km to unlimited All the Way, wear festive red and white, and help raise funds for..

Join the Summer Series 2025 to 2026, a five race trail running series around Adelaide from Black Hill to a new Surf Run at Port Elliot. Choose distances from 5 km up to about 22 km and chase series medals at the final race.

Set along the Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia, the 6 Inch Trail Marathon offers a 46km marathon from North Dandalup to Dwellingup (and a 23.3km half marathon) on a forest trail south of Perth. Runners traverse rugged singletrack with..

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a scenic trail run at the You Yangs, choosing distances from 5km to 50km plus a 6 hour challenge. Run into the night under head torches and support Canteen as Trailsplus donates per entry.

Take in coastal views at the Quarantine Station in Portsea on 3 January 2026 with 9.5K, 5.5K and Kids Dash options. Celebrate in the event village with food, live music and family fun, and enjoy a vehicle free course with support stations.

Join the 2XU WARRIOR RUN 2026 RUN PINK, a community coastal 5 km run, walk or crawl at Grange Jetty Reserve on Friday 9 January 2026. Wear pink, earn a finisher medal and support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation in this fun seaside..

Experience the Two Bays Trail on 11 January 2026 along the Mornington Peninsula from Dromana to Cape Schanck, with cliff top views, bushland and a climb over Arthur's Seat. Choose 28 km one way or 56 km double crossing for a rewarding trail..

Join Bay to Surf 2026 on 16 January for a scenic Portsea challenge with 9 km and 4.5 km run options and a 4.5 km walk along roads, trails and beach between Point Nepean and Portsea Surf Club. Entry and buses at Jarman Oval simplify race day..

True Blue Ultra on 17 January 2026 in Australind offers a flat, certified road course along the Leschenault foreshore ideal for fast times and endurance challenges. Distances from 12.5 km to 100 km plus a 6 km kids race.

Tackle the Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run, a mountain trail race from Mountain Creek to the Mt Hotham summit with 29 km, 35 km and 64 km options. Expect big climbs, sweeping alpine views and a true backcountry challenge on 17 January 2026.

Kick off the year on trails at the New Year’s Resolution Run in Wamboin, with a 21.1 km half marathon and a 12 km route. Both courses dive into Kowen Forest single track with tough climbs including Mt Amungula for a scenic challenge.

Run the scenic new Coast Park at HARBOUR Coastal 2026 on January 18 in West Lakes Shore with 10 km, 15 km, half marathon and virtual options. Get a race bib and finisher medal and help support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.