Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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..

Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.

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.

The TRSA Trail Championship at Mount Bold Reservoir offers a scenic run through woodlands and creeks. Choose from four distances, including a 35km UTMB Index course. Enjoy the tranquil reserve, known for its native wildlife and panoramic vi..

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.

Traverse the Sunshine Coast hinterland in this trail running event across the Blackall Range. The course winds through subtropical rainforest, ferny forests, and past waterfalls. Choose from distances of 100km, 50km, or 21km.

Experience the Roller Coaster Trail Run in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Choose from distances including a 46k ultra, a 23k marathon, or a 12k twilight run. The event features a mix of steep climbs, descents, and scenic lookouts.

Run the iconic Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles. Choose from a 100km solo, a 100km team relay, or a 45km solo race on this point-to-point coastal trail. The event features a cup-free policy and mandatory gear checks.

Paluma Ultra The Paluma Ultra is a 52 km ultramarathon trail run. The route is within the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics region of Paluma Range National Park, north of Townsville, Queensland. The event starts at the Gumburu Environmental..

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.