Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Margaret River Ultra Marathon in May 2026 in Western Australia features an 80km ultra for solo runners and relay teams, a 42km trail marathon and a 2km kids race. Field limits apply and several categories had reached capacity.

A team-based endurance hike through Imbil State Forest on 9 May 2026 with 18 km, 30 km or 48 km options, fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and commemorating the Kokoda Campaign.

A mountain running event in Wandiligong near Bright with four courses from a 2 km kids run to a 26.3 km Xtreme route, featuring steep technical single track, ridge summits and on-course aid stations.

Community fundraiser in Springsure with walking and running options from 1.6 km to 32 km. The May event supports mental health awareness and funds local life saving services.

A 5 km sealed handicap race along the Barwon River path near Balyang Sanctuary in Newtown. It is the first of four events in the Canoe Club sealed series and includes a Scratch category.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi-day trail running festival in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, featuring races from a 1 km kids event to a 161.1 km UTAMiler and including Indigenous Welcome to Country ceremonies and World Heritage scenery..

The West Macs Monster will take place in Macdonnell Ranges from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra at Victoria Park in Adelaide sends runners around a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one remains. Expect fierce camaraderie, volunteer backing and a raw test of endurance.

A two-day running festival on 16 and 17 May 2026 along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, offering eight distances from 60 km to 1.5 km plus 5 km and 10 km walk options. The weekend includes glamping, yoga, live music and community activities in..

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..

Mt Beauty Running Festival in Mt Beauty, Victoria on 16 May 2026 offers several race distances through the Upper Kiewa Valley autumn colours. The event includes a schools challenge, food stalls, and a plastic cup free hydration policy.

An obstacle course event in the Barossa with 10 km and 5 km options, a competitive Elite category with timed results, on-site unpowered camping and free spectator entry. Waves run regularly to manage course flow.

Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.

An 8 km handicap run at Torquay Common on May 17, 2026, organised by the local cross country club and sponsored by The Happy Runner. Entry fees apply and the organiser provides a course map and event details.

A backyard ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains. It runs 22 to 24 May 2026 as part of Ultra Series W.A and AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

A trail run across Magnetic Island on 23 May 2026 with technical single-track, island views and three distances from 6 km to 21 km, finishing at the Arcadia Village Hotel.

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

Bustard Express at Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park on 23 May 2026 is a Pony Express style four hour trail event where solo runners or teams complete laps of three loop options: 3.2 km, 7.2 km or 14.5 km.

Trail races at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale on 24 May 2026, with distances from 2 km up to 50 km and a 10 km canicross option; maps and GPS files are provided and registration is via Humanitix.