Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 309 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
October 2026
A 12-hour overnight team relay at the Australian War Memorial where teams of four run a 1.5 km loop to raise funds for Bravery Trust.
Trail races of 100 km, 50 km and 21 km through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with on-site accommodation, mandatory safety gear and finishers' bells.
A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne offering multiple distances from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra, set on ferny, undulating forest trails with significant climbs and community support.
A natural-terrain obstacle course event at Linga Longa Estate offering 5km, 10km and a timed Elite 10km with location-specific obstacles and camping options.
A two-day surf-sports program at Coolangatta Beach on 17 and 18 October 2026 featuring the Coolangatta Sprint, the Coolangatta Gold 25.6, a Youth Challenge with entries via Liveheats, and the Coolangatta Dash, a run, swim, run.
A team walking challenge on Mornington Peninsula offering 40 km, 30 km and 20 km routes with course support and a fundraising campaign for Christmas gifts.
Experience the hilly trails and 200 stairs of Manning Park while supporting education through local scholarships. Enjoy views of Rottnest Island on this volunteer led 5km or 10km run and walk.
A community trail run in Kings Park with 5 km, 10 km, 15 km (solo or relay) and a free kids dash, finishing with a pancake breakfast.
A lap-based run at Pooh Corner in Wacol on October 18, 2026 featuring repeated circuits of the flat, 3.9 km Kangaroo Trail with proceeds including a donation to the reserve.
A three day trail running festival in Pemberton with colour coded courses from 5 km to 50 km and a multiday entry option for running across the weekend.
A repeating 6.7 km loop at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park in Cairns run hourly until one runner remains, with a Mini Backyard option of up to six laps.
A point-to-point trail event on Victoria’s Great Ocean Walk offering 100 km solo, 55/45 km relay and a 45 km option along mostly singletrack with limited entry.
A 52 km ultramarathon through Paluma Range National Park featuring rainforest single trail, creek crossings, historic mining and logging tracks, and two manned aid stations.
A point to point trail race from Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor on 24 October 2026 offering single and multi day distances from 2 km to 115 km with mandatory gear and aid stations.
An 80 km point-to-point ultra from Bondi Pavilion to Manly Beach with solo and relay options, following coastal and harbour trails around Sydney Harbour; current edition sold out.
A multi-discipline gravel and trail event in Stirling Range National Park offering rides, runs, walks and a new 420 km Ultra.
A coastal triathlon weekend in Pottsville featuring Long, Olympic and Sprint races, kids events, community swims, championship duathlon and aquathlon races and team relay options.
School‑ground orienteering at St Ives High School offering changing short courses, relays, electronic timing and entry options for adults and school students.