Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Celebrating 20 years, the Whitsunday Trail Fest offers a range of trail and beach runs in a stunning Queensland location. Races include a 58km ultra, a 28km trail, an 11km challenge, and fun kids' beach dashes. The event finishes on the bea..

Event Overview The Pilliga Ultra is a running event that brings people to the Pilliga Forest in New South Wales. It aims to support local community efforts to recognize the forest's cultural and environmental significance and its biodiversi..

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.

Tackle the 17.6 km Labilladiere Peninsula trail run on Bruny Island, a scenic clockwise loop from Jetty Beach with coastal views and single track through native bush. Camp at Jetty Beach, enjoy nearby sea activities and easy ferry access.

The Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run will take place in Nathan on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Explore Western Sydney Parklands on a scenic trail run. Choose from four distances, from 6 km to 32 km, on a course of bushland tracks and soft grass. All finishers get a medal and snacks, with professional timing for every runner.

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival will take place in Patonga on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

Explore the trails of the Great North Walk in this September festival. Choose from three distances: a 10K, a 30K, or a challenging 50K ultra. The 30K and 50K races can also be used to qualify for the Six Foot Track Marathon.

Trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit in this 21km fundraising walk for Operation Flinders. Experience activities along the route and hear stories from young people. The event culminates with a dinner at Woodhouse Activity Centre.

WTF is Western Australia’s original 100 mile trail ultra, offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options on trails around Dwellingup and the Munda Biddi. The race falls on the King's Birthday long weekend and returns in 2026 after a 2025 hiat..

Trail and ultra races take place on Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, with forest tracks, pasture and climbs to nearly 1400 metres. Distances range from kids 2 km events up to 100 mile and 104 km ultra races.

Event Overview The Lamington Classic is a trail run established in 1970, making it the oldest trail race in Australia. The event takes place on the Border Track within the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Lamington National Park in the G..

A trail running festival on the historic grounds of the old Portland Cement Works. Runners can choose from four distances, including a half marathon and a kids' 2k, with the option to tackle multiple races as a Trail Boss. The event takes p..

The Beechworth Beer Run combines trail running with a celebration of local ale. Runners on the 30km and 15km courses can enjoy a free finish-line beer and a surprise non-alcoholic station. The event also features shorter 5km and 2.5km famil..

The Barkin' Mad Ultra is a dog-friendly running festival supporting Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Choose from distances of 2 km to 50 km on the trails of Rokeby Recreation Reserve. The event includes specific categories for runners with dogs,..

Run the IMED Radiology Network Coastal Pathway Ultra on October 4 2026, a scenic out and back between Latrobe and Ulverstone on Tasmania's North West Coast. Choose from 10 km up to 64 km solo or team relays for all abilities.

Mountain trail event at Mount Macedon featuring fog-prone scenic routes and multiple race distances from 10 km to 50 km. New 2025 maps and GPS files are provided and each entry contributes a donation to Canteen.

Run on historic trails in the Tumbarumba region. This October weekend event features trail races from 11km to 100km, plus a relay. Courses consist largely of singletrack through native bushland.

A TRSA trail championship at Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve with multiple distances, varied woodland trails and wildlife. The long course is UTMB indexed and awards an ITRA point.

Tackle the trails of Dinden National Park at The Turtle and the Lamb. Choose from a challenging 19km figure-8 course, a 6km loop, or a 3km kids' race. Camp out the night before and enjoy post-race food in a scenic, community-focused event.