Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Ridgy-Didge is a new trail running event at Ridgeway Oval in the Kunanyi Trail Series, featuring three forested courses from 3 km to 13 km with significant elevation and views that include the 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 the Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete repeating 6.706 kilometre laps each hour until one remains. The event is scheduled for October 3, 2026 and coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

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.

The TRSA Trail Championship at Mount Bold Reserve near Kangarilla offers four trail distances, varied terrain and wildlife, drink stations and championship prizes. The long courses hold UTMB Index status and organizers enforce course cutoff..

A trail event in Mapleton on 17 October 2026 with 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk; mandatory safety gear, drop-bag service and prizes are provided, and the 100 km is a Western States qualifier.

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne offering multiple distances from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra, set on ferny, undulating forest trails with significant climbs and community support.

True Grit at Linga Longa Estate on October 17 and 18 2026 features military style obstacle courses over 10km and 5km, an Elite timed category, onsite camping and free spectator entry.

Experience the hilly trails and 200 stairs of Manning Park while supporting education through local scholarships. Enjoy views of Rottnest Island on this volunteer led 5km or 10km run and walk.