Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of New South Wales at the Illawarra Escarpment Traverse. Runners navigate the rugged terrain and native bushland of Port Kembla during this organized trail event.

Event Information The event takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The start and event headquarters are at Tavare Park in Harrietville. The course covers a distance of 12.0 km with an elevation gain of 1650 m. The Course Participants star..

A riverside running festival in Murray Bridge on 1 November 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 10 km and a Halloween 5 km fun run. The course begins at Sturt Reserve, follows the Murray River and crosses the historic first bridge.

Three trail courses at Fern Tree Park on Sunday 1 November: a 21km Enduro, 13km Sport and 4km Explorer. Terrain ranges from runnable singletrack to rocky boulderfields and boggy bush track with coastal views on clear days.

A four race series at Sydney parks offering 4km–5km, 7km–10km, half marathon distances and a marathon at Royal National Park, with Series Pass options and on‑the‑day entry.

Event Details The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb - Mt Hotham event is Day 3 of a multi-day series. It takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026. The start is at Tavare Park in Harrietville, with the finish at Diamantina Hut on Mt Hotham. Course..

A 13.5 km alpine climb at Mystic Hill with about 800 m of ascent, a staggered start separating walkers and runners, no on-course aid so participants carry their own supplies, and finish facilities at Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce.

A multi day trail event across the Grampians Peaks Trail in Gariwerd covering the full 162 km route with 7,700 metres of elevation. Formats include solo, pairs, relays and a four day stage race from November 5 to 8, 2026.

A weekend trail festival in Marysville on 7 to 8 November 2026 with distances from a 1.5 km kids dash to a 100 km ultra, scenic river and forest courses and fundraising support for local community services.

Bouddi Coastal Run stages coastal trail races in Bouddi National Park at Killcare, Central Coast NSW on 7 November 2026. Distances include 14 km, 21 km and a 1 km kids beach run with marked courses, aid stations and electronic timing.

A Bibbulmun Track ultramarathon between North Bannister and Kalamunda offering distances from 5 km to 162.26 km. Rugged terrain, mandatory gear, multiple aid stations and enforced cut off times shape the event.

A 22 km trail race on Mount Glorious with 1,200 m of climb across rainforest ridgelines and a manned midpoint at England Creek. Entry includes event bus transport; runners must carry 1 L of water and a refillable container.

Tasmania's iconic Triple Top Mountain Run challenges participants on a rugged 19km trail across three peaks. With over 1,100m of climbing and a steep final descent, it's a demanding test for walkers and runners alike. The event has been a f..

A trail running event at Acron Oval in St Ives offering 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses through Garigal National Park. The event has been held since 2010 and includes marked routes with support stations.

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.

Season 14 visits Numinbah Valley on 8 November 2026 for round 3, with short and long trail courses, official timing and series points. The event features race photos, a charity barbecue and a post-race coffee cart.

A two-day trail running festival at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra offering marathon to a 2.5 km kids run, ITRA indexed and family friendly with an on-site recovery hub.

A loop-based Backyard Ultra on 14 November 2026 at Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur: runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour until one person remains. The event is held within the campground with onsite camping and limited crew access.

Community run and walk at Eltham Leisure Centre on November 15, 2026 supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation. Options include 10 km and 5 km events, family-friendly arrangements, on-site first aid, coffee van and sausage sizzle.

A riverside running event in Echuca where participants race the PS Pevensey paddle steamer over distances from 500 m to 10 km while raising funds for Echuca Regional Health.