Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Join the 19th annual Beachside Dash along Sydney's Botany Bay foreshore. Choose from timed 10km, 5km, and family-friendly 2km races. The event raises funds for local medical research and includes entertainment and a recovery area.

Experience a community run along the scenic Maribyrnong River at Footscray Park. Choose from a half marathon, 10km, or 5km run/walk. All finishers get a medal, and early registration offers personalized bibs.

The Whitsunday Trail Fest celebrates 20 years with a multi-race weekend in Airlie Beach. Choose from ultra, trail, and kids' beach runs along the scenic foreshore and national park. Registration includes a shirt and finisher's medal for ear..

Event Overview The Pilliga Ultra is an event that brings people together to learn about and experience the Pilliga Forest in New South Wales. The event supports local community efforts to recognise the cultural and environmental significanc..

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.

Explore the trails of Toohey Forest on this 10th anniversary run. Choose from three distances and receive a finisher medal, with proceeds supporting Diabetes Australia. The event is cup-less and features free pacer support.

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 offers three trail distances along the historic route. The 30K and 50K events serve as qualifiers for the Six Foot Track Marathon. The 2026 edition takes place on September 20th.

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.

Explore the scenic, often misty trails of Mount Macedon in this mountain trail run. With distances from 10km to 50km, it offers varied terrain for a range of runners. The event is part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series and supports a..

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.