Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run scenic trails in Conway National Park and finish on the Airlie Beach foreshore at Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest. With ultras, shorter trail distances and family friendly beach and kids events, it is a perfect September weekend.

Run three days through wild Pilliga Forest on Gomeroi Country, across sandstone escarpments and creeks lined with grass, with races from a twilight 10 km to a 50 km ultra. Enter single events or take the Grand Slam for the full experience.

Take on a scenic 17.6 km trail loop on Bruny Island, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach with coastal views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Partridge Island. Spots are limited and on the day registration is required.

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.

Run through scenic Toohey Forest at Griffith University, Brisbane South on Sunday 21 September 2025. Choose 21.1 km, 10 km or 5 km, enjoy a race singlet and finisher medal, and support Diabetes Australia with $5 from each entry.

Join the City To Summit walk from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit, a scenic 21 km group walk raising funds for the Operation Flinders Foundation. Enjoy guided stops, stories from young participants and a warm dinner at Woodhouse while suppo..

Experience the original Western Australia 100 mile trail at the WTF 50 & 100 Miler, set among scenic forest singletrack south of Dwellingup. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km solo or relay and tackle classic Munda Biddi trails.

Born To Run Festival Portland brings trail running to The Foundations over the October long weekend 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids race to a half marathon. Enjoy single track trails, a lively race village and on site parking.

Run through scenic trails around Lake Sambell and the Indigo Epic at the Beechworth Beer Run, with distances from a kids loop to a 30 km point to point. Celebrate at the finish with local brews for entrants 18 and over.

Take on the scenic Coastal Pathway along Tasmania's North West Coast on October 4, 2026 with race options from 10 km to a 64 km ultra including team relays. Enjoy ocean views and friendly support between Latrobe and Ulverstone.

Run Mount Macedon's misty trails from 10km to 50km, with rewarding climbs, technical descents and big views. Part of the Trailsplus series, the event supports Canteen and provides maps and GPX files.

Run the Blackall100 on the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, choose 100 km, 50 km or 21 km routes through rainforest and waterfalls. The 100 km is a Western States qualifier and finishers earn bells and shirts.

Take on the Roller Coaster Trail Run in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, featuring ferny singletrack, steep climbs and sweeping lookout views. Choose from 46k, 23k, 12k or a kids 1.23k loop for a fun, challenging day less than an hour from Melb..

Run the Great Ocean Trail Ultra along Victoria's Shipwreck Coast on singletrack beside the Southern Ocean and through the Otway Ranges. With distances to 100 km and small field sizes, it offers a rugged, intimate trail experience.

Tackle the 52 km Paluma Ultra through the World Heritage Wet Tropics, from rainforest single track to waterfalls and creek crossings. Expect rugged trails, epic views and full aid support as you finish in Paluma Village.

Heysen Trail Ultra is a point to point trail run from Kuitpo to Victor Harbor on 24 October 2026, with distances from 2 km to 115 km and one day or multi day entries. Enjoy paddocks, pine forest, coastal single track and sweeping climbs.

Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn is a dusk-to-dawn trail running event near Telegraph Point in the Port Macquarie region of New South Wales. The event features a 7km course through natural terrain, offering a Halloween-themed, night-time trail experie..

King of the Hill in Pyalong on 31 Oct 2026 is a last person standing event on a 4.2 km loop with big climbs each hour. Live timing, support zones and on site recovery keep you and your crew in the hunt as the field narrows to one.

Challenge yourself on a scenic alpine ascent of Mt Buffalo: 10.5 km with about 1,345 m of climb, finishing at the historic Buffalo Chalet. Be prepared for changeable mountain weather and mandatory alpine kit while enjoying sweeping views.

Climb Mt Feathertop from Tavare Park to the summit on a 12 km route with 1650 m of climb, part of the Bright Alpine Climb series. Staggered starts suit walkers and runners; bring your own food and water.