Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A weekend of trail racing in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness with a 17 km cliff top route and a 42 km marathon that extends to the Pinnacles. Courses feature canyon tracks, sandstone cliffs and steep technical terrain.

A multiformat trail event at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road offering 100km, 50km, relay options and a kids' run, with coastal and hinterland terrain, seven checkpoints, guided training runs and a finish line expo.

A trail running program in Dwellingup on 12 September 2026 offering 21 km, 12 km, 6 km and a 6 km dog friendly run, with tiered pricing periods and a DBCA fee included for participants 17 and over.

A backyard ultra where the goal is to be the Last One Standing. Complete a 6.71 km loop every hour on mixed terrain. This grassroots event focuses on personal challenge within a supportive, social atmosphere.

Backyard Everest invites runners to chase big elevation on 5.3 km loops at Black Hill Park with about 369 m climb per lap. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 20 hour entries and add extra laps to push toward the Everest equivalent within 24 hours.

Tackle the Woolooma Classic Adventure Run, a challenging 30.9 km off road course with 1,423 m of climbing across mixed terrain and river crossings. Reach Woolooma Glass House at the summit and run to support the KIDS Foundation.

A September festival in the Dandenong Ranges with a 13.5 km classic from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park plus family and junior races, timed results and event services, raising funds for Puffing Billy Railway heritage projects.

GV Last Man Standing in Shepparton on September 12, 2026 is a Backyard Ultra held on a mostly paved loop with short gravel sections. A head torch is compulsory and no aid or pacers are permitted on course.

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.

A community running event at Footscray Park along the Maribyrnong River offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk, with medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

A multi-distance trail and beach festival in Airlie Beach on 13 September 2026, featuring races from about 700 m to a 58 km ultra. Longer courses require mandatory gear and experience while kids events run along the foreshore.

Three monthly trail race meetings at St Ives Showground in Sept, Oct and Nov 2026 offer 7 km, 10.5 km, 24 km and a 30 km course. Single races and multi-race bundles are available with staged pricing.

CRU100 Collie River Ultra is a multi-day trail running event in Collie, Western Australia from 17 to 19 September 2027. It offers solo 50 km and 100 km races plus an 80 km relay team option.

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.

A weekend event on the North‑East Rail Trail near Scottsdale offering running and riding options from 2 km to 54 km, with aid stations, safety teams, medals and prizes; proceeds support trail maintenance.

The The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney will take place in Sydney from Saturday 19 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 18 and 96 kilometers.

Experience trail running through the native forests and farmlands of Corryong. Reach the summit of Mount Elliot and take in expansive views of the Upper Murray region on courses ranging from 3 km to 33 km.

Weekend running festival in Warrnambool featuring distances from 2 km to a Marathon, coastal course, family friendly activities and a charity Breakwater Dash.

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.