Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

Bridgewater on 13 December 2026 is the second race of the 2026/27 Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series, scoring standard series points across several course distances.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

Experience a high altitude Last Person Standing event at Falls Creek. Choose from multiple yard options and face the alpine climbs until only one runner remains in this unique mountain endurance challenge.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

A foam-filled 5K obstacle event at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon featuring 25+ obstacles, foam zones and an inflatable waterslide. Tickets include a buff, finishers medal and low res photos while spectators enter free.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

True Blue Ultra in Australind offers certified 12.5 km loop races from 12.5 km to 100 km along the Leschenault Inlet with regular aid stations.

Experience a historic mountain ultra across the Victorian High Country. This challenging event takes runners over Australias highest peaks including Mt Bogong and Mt Hotham with distances ranging from 29km to 64km.

Trail running at Kowen Forest from Wamboin Community Hall on the third Sunday in January 2027. Choose a 21.1 km half marathon with 680 m climb or a 12 km single track course; mandatory safety gear and a 4.5 hour cut off apply.

Two Bays Trail Run features 28 km and 56 km trail routes along the Mornington Peninsula between Dromana and Cape Schanck on 17 January 2027.

Belair National Park hosts the Belair XL 27 km race on 17 January 2027 as part of the 2026/27 ATR Summer Series, with series and XL series points and age category rules.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A five kilometre foam run at Glenworth Valley with more than 25 obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a finishers medal, kids free fun zone, water stations and a live DJ.

Night trail races at Mt Beerwah offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon options on marked courses with mandatory headlamp and specified gear.

Round 5 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at James Drysdale Recreational Park in Bunya on 31 January 2027, featuring a 9.7 km short course and a 15.6 km long course with professional timing and race photos.

Coastal trail running festival in Kilcunda on 31 Jan 2027 offering 21 km, 17 km, 10 km and 5 km routes across beaches, cliffs and grassy slopes.

A three-race twilight running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park and The Tan. Each finisher receives a collectible medal and evenings feature live music, food trucks and post-run gatherings.

A backyard ultra at Maribyrnong Valley Park where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Options include set Yard distances and an open unlimited category, with proceeds supporting Canteen.

Two day 5K obstacle fun run at Sirromet Winery featuring foam, inflatable obstacles, mud pits, a free kids zone and a festival area supporting Make A Wish Australia.