Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 313 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.
September 2026
CRU100 in Collie Western Australia is a multi-day trail running event offering solo 50 km and 100 km options plus an 80 km relay, held 17 to 19 September 2027.
A multi-day trail event in the Pilliga Forest (18–20 Sep 2026) offering distances from 10K to 50K, guided walks, communal dinners and a fund to support local Pilliga initiatives.
Team trail hikes of 18, 48 or 96 km through Royal National and Heathcote National Parks on 19 to 20 September 2026, combining endurance with fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.
Trail running around Mount Elliot near Corryong with 33K, 16K, 9.5K and a kids 3K, featuring significant climbing and technical descents. The 33K and 16K are registered UTMB World Series qualifier events with ITRA.
A multi-distance run and ride along the North East Tasmania Rail Trail with supported aid stations, entry inclusions, and proceeds funding trail maintenance.
An open-ended backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners complete 6.71 km loops each hour until one remains.
Chincogan Charge takes place on 19 September 2026. The registration lists "Chincogan Challenge 2026" with options including the Chinny Challenge and a not-timed Kids Chinny Climb; early bird ends 31 August and registration closes 18 September.
Off-road races at Mulligans Flat offering 21.1 km, 14 km and 10 km distances with member-free entry and modest fees for non-members; registrations close 18 Sep 2026.
A two-day trail running stage race in Port Stephens on coastal trails with multi-day and single-day distances from 12 km to 57 km and fully stocked aid stations.
Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.
A 17.6 km clockwise trail loop around the Labillardiere Peninsula starting and finishing at Jetty Beach campground with coastal views and nearby camping.
A multi-distance trail running event at Griffith University Brisbane South on 20 September 2026, featuring 5 km, 10 km and a 21.1 km half marathon and charity support for Diabetes Australia.
A chip-timed trail running event at Lizard Log offering 32 km, half marathon, 11 km and 6 km on bushland and grass with medals and a premium event tee for finishers.
GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.
Three trail distances along the Federation Trail between Romsey and Lancefield, timed net results, and a finish at Lancefield Hotel with post run beer and BBQ.
Trail runs near Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval on 20 September 2026, with distances from 3 km to 50 km and ITRA points for the 50 km.
A club handicap event at Dunnworthy Common with a 5000 m adult race, junior 1 km and 3 km options, a $5 on-the-day adult entry fee, and cash prizes plus awards.
A 21 km fundraising trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit and Woodhouse Activity Centre on 25 September 2026, featuring activity stops and fundraising for the Operation Flinders Foundation.
A trail and road running event in Castlemaine offering a point to point half marathon via the historic steam train route, a forested 10 km loop, and a near flat 5 km in the botanical gardens.