Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Ultradistance races along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from Yarraman to Ipswich, offering 200 mile, 100 mile, 100 km and 50 mile events. The 200 mile entry requires qualification and crew support while pacers and medical services are prov..

On 20 June 2026 the Surf Coast Trail Marathon stages trail races along the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven, featuring coastal clifftops and lighthouse views. Distances include 42 km, 21 km, a teams of two marathon option and a new..

A timed running and walking festival at Park 10 in North Adelaide offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour events on a 2,175 metre loop, with aid station, electronic timing, finisher medals, first aid and toilets.

The Trail Run at Noosa Enduro on 20 June 2026 offers 10km, 6km and a kids 1km race in the Noosa Hinterland, with timing, prizes, medical support and sustainability measures including an environmental levy.

A multi-distance community run in Portland on 21 June 2026, featuring a free 1 km kids dash and four courses from an Irish Mad Mile to a 25 km trail, with two dollars per entry donated to Beats Cycle for Hope.

Experience the Freycinet Peninsula on 21 June 2026 with scenic 11 km and challenging 29 km circuits around Wineglass Bay. Field capped at 200 runners, with rough marked trails and a longer course requiring good fitness and gear.

A mountain stage near Baranduda on June 21, 2026, featuring a 16.3 km long course with about 845 m climb and a 6.9 km short course. Trails include farmland sections, technical terrain, and a prominent descent.

Experience hilly forestry trails and native woodland at this winter event near Canberra. Choose from three distances including a marathon qualifier for the Six Foot Track with spectacular views from Mt Amungula.

A coastal trail-running festival in Kiama on June 21, 2026, offering 21 km, 12 km, 5 km and 2 km races along mixed terrain with aid stations, finisher medals and event services from an event hub at Coronation Park.

A midwinter headtorch trail run on Knocklofty near Hobart with night-time views of Kunanyi and the Derwent. Three course options - 11 km, 6 km and 4 km - on a mix of firetrail and single track.

A trail event in Serpentine National Park on 21 June 2026 offering three marked courses (5.8 km, 11.8 km, 21.3 km), a start/finish village with drummers and food, and child age and experience requirements for each course.

A 25 km trail running and mountain bike event along the Oaks Fire Trail in Blue Mountains National Park, running from Woodford train station to Euroka Campground. Aid station at 12 km and finish-line food and drinks are included.

A Geelong Cross Country Club event at the You Yangs on June 21, 2026 featuring a 12.2 km King of the Mountain handicap with a 5 km option. The race starts and finishes at Turntable Carpark near Flinders Peak in Little River.

Step Up for MSWA in Perth on 17 June 2026 brings together participants across several challenge categories including One Up, Double Up and Multi Climb, with entries supporting causes such as multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditi..

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..