Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A coastal trail festival in Port Stephens in May 2026 with distances from about 6 km to 32 km along Fingal Bay and Tomaree National Park. Staffed aid stations, compulsory equipment checks and a cupless format are in place.

A community-run event in Albury with running and mountain bike courses across the Nail Can Range, marked routes, aid stations, a bag drop, and a combined Ironman Ironwoman category.

A rugged trail event on Hamilton Island with a roughly 24km full course, team relay options and three junior distances. Weekend race pack collection, ferry transfer options for competitors and age based entry categories are provided.

A guided UTA training and taper run in Katoomba using the UTA11 route and nearby trails, offering 11 to 24 km options, three pace groups and NPWS ECO PASS licensed guides. Mandatory UTA22 gear and minimum age 12.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Experience historical trails and the iconic Swan View Railway Tunnel in John Forrest National Park. Support a meaningful charity while choosing from four distinct trail distances in Western Australia.

An 8 km handicap cross country race at Don Wallace Reserve in Teesdale on May 3, 2026, listed on the Geelong Cross Country Club calendar. Course map and entry fee information are provided by the club.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Margaret River Ultra Marathon in May 2026 in Western Australia features an 80km ultra for solo runners and relay teams, a 42km trail marathon and a 2km kids race. Field limits apply and several categories had reached capacity.

A team-based endurance hike through Imbil State Forest on 9 May 2026 with 18 km, 30 km or 48 km options, fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and commemorating the Kokoda Campaign.

A mountain running event in Wandiligong near Bright with four courses from a 2 km kids run to a 26.3 km Xtreme route, featuring steep technical single track, ridge summits and on-course aid stations.

Community fundraiser in Springsure with walking and running options from 1.6 km to 32 km. The May event supports mental health awareness and funds local life saving services.

A 5 km sealed handicap race along the Barwon River path near Balyang Sanctuary in Newtown. It is the first of four events in the Canoe Club sealed series and includes a Scratch category.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi-day trail running festival in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, featuring races from a 1 km kids event to a 161.1 km UTAMiler and including Indigenous Welcome to Country ceremonies and World Heritage scenery..

The West Macs Monster will take place in Macdonnell Ranges from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra at Victoria Park in Adelaide sends runners around a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one remains. Expect fierce camaraderie, volunteer backing and a raw test of endurance.

A two-day running festival on 16 and 17 May 2026 along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, offering eight distances from 60 km to 1.5 km plus 5 km and 10 km walk options. The weekend includes glamping, yoga, live music and community activities in..

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..

Mt Beauty Running Festival in Mt Beauty, Victoria on 16 May 2026 offers several race distances through the Upper Kiewa Valley autumn colours. The event includes a schools challenge, food stalls, and a plastic cup free hydration policy.

An obstacle course event in the Barossa with 10 km and 5 km options, a competitive Elite category with timed results, on-site unpowered camping and free spectator entry. Waves run regularly to manage course flow.