Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

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..

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

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.

Trail runs in Kings Park on 18 October 2026 with distances from 300 m to 15 km, a team relay, and a pancake breakfast included with entry. A free 200 m Pikelet Kids Dash is also offered.

A three day trail stage race on sections of the Bibbulmun Track around Denmark Western Australia. Solo runners choose long or short daily courses with organiser transport and support and a field limited to 300 competitors.

Smurf's Backyard Ultra in Cairns has runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains; a Mini Backyard option allows up to six laps. The weekend includes a Saturday night event with food, drinks and live music.

An ultra trail along the Great Ocean Walk in Victoria offering 100 km solo, a two person relay and a 45 km coastal race; mostly singletrack with coastal and Otway Range scenery and limited entry fields.