Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Run the Surf Coast Century in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road on scenic coastal trails with sea cliffs, beaches and wildflower hinterland. Choose 100 km or 50 km solo, team relays or a 2.5 km kids race with checkpoints, medals and a fin..

Celebrate the 20th year of the Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest, a September trail running festival weaving through Conway National Park and finishing on the Airlie Beach foreshore. Pick from ultra, 28 km, 11 km and kids beach runs for a scen..

Join the Maribyrnong River Run at Footscray Park for a scenic 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km and family friendly 5 km run or walk. Chip timing, finisher medals and on course drink stations make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.

Run along Botany Bay at the Beachside Dash and Family Fun Run with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options for all ages. Enjoy family entertainment, coffee and a post race recovery area while supporting local medical research.

Experience the original Western Australia 100 mile trail at the WTF 50 & 100 Miler, set among scenic forest singletrack south of Dwellingup. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km solo or relay and tackle classic Munda Biddi trails.

The Australian 6 Day Ultra Marathon Festival - Australian 6 Day Ultra National Championship will take place in Athelstone on Sunday 27 September 2026.

Born To Run Festival Portland brings trail running to The Foundations over the October long weekend 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids race to a half marathon. Enjoy single track trails, a lively race village and on site parking.

Take on the scenic Coastal Pathway along Tasmania's North West Coast on October 4, 2026 with race options from 10 km to a 64 km ultra including team relays. Enjoy ocean views and friendly support between Latrobe and Ulverstone.

SA Track Ultra brings a weekend of track ultra running to SA Athletics Stadium on 10 and 11 October 2026 with timed options from 30 km up to 100 miles and a dedicated 24 hour format. Chase a personal best or enjoy steady laps in a friendly,..

The Hume and Hovell Ultra will take place in Tumbarumba on Saturday 10 October 2026.

Join the Roller Coaster Trail Run in the ferny Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne for scenic trails with big climbs and thrilling descents. Distances run from a kids loop to a 46 km double loop so runners of all levels can join.

Run the scenic Blackall100 on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, traversing ferny forests, waterfalls and towering eucalypts. Choose 21 km, 50 km or the 100 km Western States qualifier for a rewarding and challenging trail adventure.

Run the Great Ocean Trail Ultra along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast, following the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay toward the Twelve Apostles. Choose 100 km or 45 km, enjoy oceanfront singletrack, camping at Princetown and a limited field.

Take on Smurf's Backyard Ultra in tropical Cairns at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, running repeated 6.7 km laps each hour until you stop. Enjoy a Saturday night gathering with food, drinks and live music.

Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn is a dusk-to-dawn trail running event near Telegraph Point in the Port Macquarie region of New South Wales. The event features a 7km course through natural terrain, offering a Halloween-themed, night-time trail experie..

THE TRACK Australia is a 520 km staged foot race across 9 stages from Alice Springs to Uluru, held 12 to 21 May 2027. Expect rugged desert terrain, nightly tent bivouacs and self sufficiency as you traverse iconic Red Centre landscapes.