Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

A two-day running festival in Wondai on 27 and 28 June 2026 featuring forest trail and sealed rail-trail events from 1 km to marathon distances, on-course support, festival apparel and a local-produce gift for double-event participants.

Lofty's Revenge 2026 is a trail event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit with 50 km, 28 km and 10 km options, a 3-person relay for the 50 km, mandatory gear requirements for longer distances and limited 10 km entries.

A backyard ultra near Karratha on 27 June 2026 where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until one person remains. Solo entries only, mixed red dirt trail, tiered entry fees and on-course duck spot prizes.

A 27 kilometer out and back trail run from the top of Mt Sugarloaf to Wakefield and back, with aid stations, medical support and finish line soup. Entry is managed online and competitors must be 18 or older.

True Grit Sydney on June 27, 2026 is a military inspired obstacle event at Dragle Farm, Lower Portland with multiple distances, team options and on site camping. It features a timed Elite competition, a riverside festival and finisher rewar..

A trail event at Minyon Falls on 27 June 2026 with three marked distances up to 50.8 km, mandatory safety gear and aid stations, run as a leave no trace event; entries are sold out.

A coastal trail run in Bowen offering 6 km, 10 km and 18 km courses across rocky headlands, beaches and lookouts. Courses are marked and marshalled with on course aid, electronic timing and mandatory safety gear for middle and long distance..

King of the Mountain is a 16.1 km loop trail run at Helena Valley Primary School on 28 June 2026, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. The marked route includes a creek crossing, a 1.5 km ascent to a granite summit and rocky desc..

A sealed handicap 10 km race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on 28 June 2026. The mass start event is sponsored by ProFeet Podiatry and includes a course map with entry fees managed by the organiser.

Warrnambool Running Club's Race 7 at Tower Hill on 28 June 2026 features an 8 km main race and a 4 km handicap with a wave start, sponsored by Quick Spin Laundry and held within Tower Hill Reserve.

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

A night run at North Head in Manly NSW on 3 July 2026 with 5 km and 8 km routes, early bird and standard pricing, mandatory running light and reflective clothing, and prizes for the top three men and women.

Two day track ultrarunning event at Campbelltown Athletics Centre in Leumeah on 4 and 5 July 2026. Six races from 1 hour to 24 hour plus a marathon, with the 24 hour hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships and walking qualifie..

A single-lap 21.1 km winter trail half marathon at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical single track, fire trail and lakeside scenery. Mandatory gear, cupless hydration and a strict four hour cutoff apply.

Trail run and walk at Emily Gap on 4 July 2026 organised by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club. Options include a 16.00 km self sufficient course and a 7.50 km out and back; registrations are not currently available.

Trail races on 5 July 2026 in Anglesea start on the beach and explore coastal clifftops and bush tracks. Distances range from about 4.3 km to 27.6 km with marked routes and water points on longer courses.

Trail races at Fox Creek Bike Park near Cudlee Creek with 24 km, 15 km, 8 km and a free kids cross-country. Routes use fire trails and single track, include significant climbs, drink stations and on-course support.

Point Lonsdale Health & Wellness Point Lonsdale 10km is a 10 km handicap race held at the southern end of Royal Park in Point Lonsdale on July 5, 2026. It is organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club and includes a course map.

Broome International Airport Marathon is held at Cable Beach, Broome WA on 5 July 2026 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km and 10.5 km races on firm, hard packed sand with aid stations about every 5 km.