Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

The Lamington Classic runs along the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park, offering a 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying, gear and safety requirements.

A multi race event in Wycheproof VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weight carrying mountain races, relays, a half marathon and 5 km looped events with junior and team categories.

A backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct Townsville with 4.2 km laps starting on the hour. Choose a 100 km 24 hour challenge or a 42 km 10 hour night marathon, solo or in teams of two to four.

This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.

Trail running at Ridgeway Oval with three courses through silver peppermint forest, single tracks and fire trails. Part of the Kunanyi Trail Series, routes include mountain views and a visit to the bottom of the 100-year-old Ridgeway Dam.

A 56 km trail ultra on the Yurrebilla Trail through Adelaide Hills national parks, featuring marked course maps, support stops, organised transport and drop bag services for runners.

Trail running event in Beechworth with 30 km point to point and loop races of 15 km, 5 km and a 2.5 km kids race, featuring aid stations, craft beer for adults and family friendly provisions.

Trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3 and 4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly with breed and age limits, adaptive categories and on-course aid stations.

A backyard ultra at Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete hourly laps of 6.706 km until only one runner remains; the event coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and offers onsite camping and limited entries.

A coastal running event in Latrobe, Tasmania on 4 October 2026 offering multiple distances from 10 km to 100 km, including a 64 km relay option. Registration closes 3 October 2026.

A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, plus a Trail Boss challenge across single track and access roads around The Foundations.

Macedon Trail Runs offers scenic mountain trail races with varied ascents and descents and often limited visibility from fog. Distances range from 10 km to 50 km and the event donates to Canteen for each participant.

Trail running on sections of the historic Hume and Hovell Track near Tumbarumba NSW, offering 11 km, 22 km, 50 km, 100 km, a 100 km relay and a kids family fun run on 10 October 2026.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race at WIN Stadium in Wollongong featuring 20 obstacles, extensive stadium stairs and bleacher sections with Pacific Ocean views. The event also includes a kids race, spectator passes and a new team based Spartan Do..

Experience a challenging trail run through Dinden National Park with three course distances ranging from 3 km to 19 km. Enjoy stunning ridge views and technical descents followed by post race food and camping in the national park.

A community trail run and walk through the Coombabah wetlands with 12.5 km and 5.5 km courses, onsite paramedics, finish refreshments, and prize draws including gear and an annual overseas entry prize.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

Final On the Trails race at Mount Bold on 11 October 2026 incorporates the SA Trail Championships and includes distances from a kids run up to a 35 km extra long course. Longer races attract UTMB points.