Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A night trail run at Mount Louisa with 6km, 10km and 21km options. Courses mix steps, gravel and single track; a charged head torch is mandatory and extra safety gear is required for longer distances.

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

On 12 July 2026 the Somerset Rail Trail Classic offers running, walking and cycling options along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, with distances from 3 km to 44 km and a community focus under Somerset Regional Council.

A 16.5 km handicap race in Parklands, Tasmania, held as Race 11 of the PCCCT on July 12, 2026. Entry requires PCCCT membership and online registration; individual entry fee is A$10.

An 8km handicap run at Waurn Ponds with start and finish at the baseball fields on Pioneer Road in Grovedale. Sponsored by Tuckers Funeral Services; entry fees are listed on the event entry fees page.

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

A free, social trail run in Currumbin Valley on July 12, 2026, offering multiple pace groups and distance or time options. The event is presented for newcomers, those training for the Wild Earth Border Bolt, and people exploring the border..

A three day trail running event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering ten distances from 2.5 km to 217 km, staged options, mandatory in person gear checks, and finisher buckles or medals.

On 18–19 July 2026 the You Yangs Trail Running Festival stages races across You Yangs Regional Park between Melbourne and Geelong. Distances range from 5 km up to 100 mile ultramarathons across granite peaks and volcanic ridgelines.

A multi distance trail race on July 18 2026 along the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail from Many Peaks to Barrimoon offering 50 km, two 23 km options and a 12 km taster with aid stations and mandatory gear.

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha near Brisbane, featuring mostly trail terrain and routes that pass historic reservoirs. Distances range from 10 km to 105 km and some longer races carry Western States or UTMB qualifying status..

A team endurance event on the Gold Coast with 30 km, 48 km and 96 km courses through rugged hinterland. Teams follow marked checkpoints, meet fundraising targets and support the Kokoda Youth Foundation while tackling steep climbs and creek..

A night trail event at Wild Horse Mountain on July 18, 2026, with three distance options and published course maps. Mandatory kit includes a headlamp, water bottle and access to a course map.

Goldfields Pipeline Marathon on Sunday 19 July 2026 in Kalgoorlie Boulder features a 50 km ultra, marathon, half marathon and 10 km fun run on bush trails, finishing at Ray Finlayson sporting complex with transport provided to start locatio..

A trail event at Ludlows Reserve featuring a winding ascent to Mahers Hill, views of Lake Hume, and two distances: 17.3 km and 8.7 km. Coffee, parking and an aid station at 10 km are available.

Trail run at Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay's Pioneer Valley on 19 July 2026. Three looped distances are available: 6 km, 12 km and 18 km. The marked course returns to the start every 6 km for water and spectator access.

Race 1 in Yolla offers trail courses of 5 km, 12 km and 18.5 km across farmland and native forest. Entry fees vary by distance and age requirements apply.

The 2026 Clare Valley Trail Run has been cancelled and will not run in 2027 as organisers shift focus to the Melrose event. Previously the event offered 10 km and 25 km courses in the Clare Valley with named aid stations and mandatory gear..

Trail event at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses from 5.5 km to 20.6 km. Live drumming, a start and finish village with food trucks, and specific age and experience requirements for children.

A five-race winter trail series around Canberra with short, middle and longer distance options across local nature reserves and ridges. Course maps and gpx files are provided and series entries include earlybird and late rates.