Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra is a vibrant trail running event held at Lark Hill in Stake Hill, Port Kennedy, Western Australia. Scheduled for the Labour Day long weekend, it features a fun, safe, and spectator-friendly 3km looped trail course illuminated with neon lights, creating a lively..

Gone Nuts Adventure Run is Tasmania's premier 101km adventure running event, set against the stunning backdrop of North West Tasmania. Participants will start at the iconic Nut in Stanley and traverse diverse landscapes, including coastal paths, Rocky Cape National Park, and temperate rainforests, c..

The Mt Bogong Conquestathon is a challenging 21km single-day trek or run to the summit of Mt Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain, located in Australia. The course features a steep ascent of 1,410 meters over 9km via Staircase Spur to the 1,986m summit, followed by a 12km descent down Eskdale Spur an..

The Baw Baw Snow Gum Run is an exciting trail running event held at Mount Baw Baw Resort in Victoria, Australia. Participants can choose from various distances, including 1 km, 4 km, 7 km, 15 km, 21 km, 36 km, and 42 km, catering to runners of all skill levels. The event promotes a spirit of resilie..

The River Run Geelong is an annual running event featuring a 10km run and a 5km run/walk, taking place at Barwon Valley Park. The event supports River's Gift, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and funds to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Participants receive a finisher's medal, an..

The Whale Rock Trail Run is an exciting running event held in Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia, set within the scenic trails of Lane Cove National Park. It features a 6.5km fun run and a more challenging 17km course, catering to a range of runners. The event also includes kids' athletics activities, ma..

The Belair Marathon, held in Belair National Park, South Australia, is a premier trail running event known for its challenging terrain and stunning natural beauty. Established in one of Australia's oldest national parks, the race features distances of 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 50km u..

The Razorback Run, held in Harrietville, Victoria, offers challenging trail races across some of Australia’s most stunning alpine terrain. Participants can choose from 22 km, 40 km, or 64 km courses, with the latter taking in the entire length of the Razorback ridge and crossing to the Bogong High P..

The Washpool World Heritage Trails is a trail running event held in the stunning World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks in NSW, Australia. It offers three distances: 9km, 25km, and a challenging 50km ultra. The courses traverse diverse landscapes including ancient rainfore..

The Noosa Ultra-Trail will take place in Noosaville on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship is a premier off-road sporting event held in Dunsborough, Australia, set within the scenic Meelup Regional Park. Scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, it features a diverse range of races including off-road triathlons and trail runs, catering to elite athletes and ama..

The Kunanyi Mountain Run is a renowned trail running event held in Hobart, Tasmania, from March 27-29, 2026. Celebrated as part of the Golden Trail National Series, it offers a variety of races, including ultra marathons, mountain runs, and family-friendly events. Participants traverse diverse lands..

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is a premier trail running event held in Bright, Victoria, Australia, attracting nearly 3,000 participants from across Australia and overseas. The festival features a variety of races, including the challenging 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon, a 42km SkyMarathon, and sho..

The Running Wild Alpine Challenge is a premier mountain trail running event held in the Alpine National Park, Victoria, Australia, starting and finishing at Falls Creek. It offers seven distances ranging from 10 km to an ultra 160 km (100 mile) course, featuring challenging terrain with significant..

Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run, held at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park near Townsville, Queensland, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience. The event features three distances: 6km, 12km, and 21km, suitable for beginners to experienced runners. The course includes fa..

The Goldrush Trail Runs is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Lake Daylesford, Victoria, featuring new loop courses of 21km, 12km, and 5km. Designed for participants of all skill levels, the trails offer a mix of technical terrain and enjoyable paths. Unfortunately, the event has been..

The Waterous Trail On Foot (WTF) is Western Australia's original 100-mile trail ultra, featuring events of 100 miles, 50 miles, and 50 kilometers. Established in 2013, the race takes place annually during the King's Birthday long weekend in September. Participants can compete solo or in relay teams,..