Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A community running festival in Coffs Harbour on 30 August 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 3 km and a teams challenge while supporting local charities.

Trail races at Cape Pallarenda near Townsville with 5 km, 12 km, 21 km and 42 km courses across beach, technical single track and fire trails. Race HQ is at Freemason’s Park; mandatory gear and cut-off checkpoints apply.

The Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula will take place in Port Elliot on Friday 4 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 35 kilometers.

Take on the Coastal Classic 30 km from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park, with cliff top views, beaches and rainforest. Rocky trails and steep climbs make this a classic Australian trail challenge.

A technical trail race at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp near Orange Grove WA offering Marathon, Half, 10 km and a 2 to 4 person team relay, with single track, substantial climbs and a seven hour cutoff for all events.

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

A multi-day trail running event near Blackheath featuring a 42 km marathon, a 17 km race and a kids event. Routes include cliff top trails, canyon sections and steep technical terrain with scenic viewpoints over the Grose Valley.

A trail running event in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 with 100 km and 50 km solo options, relay teams and a 2.5 km kids race. Courses follow sea cliffs, beaches and wildflower hinterland with checkpoints, recovery facilities and finisher m..

Join C WISE Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run in Dwellingup on 12 September 2026 for epic MTB and trail running through Jarrah forest. Distances span family friendly routes to a tough 100 km challenge.

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.

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 on September 13, 2026, with a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk along the Maribyrnong River. All finishers receive a medal and early entries can obtain personalised race bibs and certifica..

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.

A three day trail event in the Pilliga Forest on Gomeroi Country offering 10 km, 20 km, 50 km and Grand Slam options. A portion of entry fees and event profits supports a community fund for Pilliga conservation and local initiatives.

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.

A university-based trail run through Toohey Forest in September offering 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km courses, a finisher medal and race shirt, a free pace runner facility and charitable donations to Diabetes Australia.

Explore the scenic trails of Western Sydney Parklands at the Parklands Trail Running Festival. Choose from four distances, from a 6k fun run to a challenging 32k, on a course of bushland paths and rolling hills. Every finisher earns a theme..

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival will take place in Patonga on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

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.