Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the beautiful coastline of Victoria at this inclusive community running festival. With events ranging from a 2 km inclusive roll to a full marathon there is a distance for every member of the family to enjoy.

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.

Experience an all terrain challenge through the scenic Toohey Forest on courses ranging from 5km to a half marathon. Join this sustainable cup less event to support Diabetes Australia while conquering the bitumen and bush.

Explore Western Sydney Parklands on a scenic trail run. Choose from four distances, from 6 km to 32 km, on a course of bushland tracks and soft grass. All finishers get a medal and snacks, with professional timing for every runner.

Experience the Great North Walk through three trail distances ranging from 10km to 50km. This event provides official qualifying opportunities for the Six Foot Track race amidst significant elevation gain.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers 10K, 30K and 50K trail races with measured ascent, descent, cut off times and tiered entry fees. The 30K and 50K serve as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

A community fun run in the Macedon Ranges with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km routes along the car-free Federation Trail. Finish at the Lancefield Hotel for post-run beer, BBQ and timed results.

A fundraising trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit and Woodhouse Activity Centre on Friday 25 September. The roughly 21 km route includes Operation Flinders activities, a warm dinner and fundraising to support young people.

Run The Maine returns to Castlemaine on 25 September 2026 with a point to point half marathon using a steam train transfer to the start, plus a 10 km forest loop and a 5 km out and back through the botanical gardens.

WTF is Western Australia’s original 100 mile trail ultra, offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options on trails around Dwellingup and the Munda Biddi. The race falls on the King's Birthday long weekend and returns in 2026 after a 2025 hiat..

Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.

Experience Australia oldest trail run through the World Heritage listed rainforests of Lamington National Park. Choose from 21.3 km or 42.195 km distances along the historic Border Track.

Experience a unique historical race at the smallest mountain in the world. Carry 60kg wheat bags to the summit or enjoy one of ten race categories followed by a community picnic and live AFL Grand Final screening.

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.

Experience the beautiful landscapes of Hobart at the Ridgy Didge trail event. Choose from 13km, 7km, or 3km courses starting from Ridgeway Oval for a day of running, barbecue, and community.

A trail running festival on the historic grounds of the old Portland Cement Works. Runners can choose from four distances, including a half marathon and a kids' 2k, with the option to tackle multiple races as a Trail Boss. The event takes p..

The Beechworth Beer Run combines trail running with a celebration of local ale. Runners on the 30km and 15km courses can enjoy a free finish-line beer and a surprise non-alcoholic station. The event also features shorter 5km and 2.5km famil..

A two day trail running and walking festival at Rokeby Recreation Reserve that raises funds for Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Distances range from 2 km to 50 km and many categories allow dogs to run alongside participants.

A backyard ultra at the Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one finisher remains; registration and camping options are listed for the October long weekend.