Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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..

The Barkin' Mad Ultra is a dog-friendly running festival supporting Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. Choose from distances of 2 km to 50 km on the trails of Rokeby Recreation Reserve. The event includes specific categories for runners with dogs,..

Run the IMED Radiology Network Coastal Pathway Ultra on October 4 2026, a scenic out and back between Latrobe and Ulverstone on Tasmania's North West Coast. Choose from 10 km up to 64 km solo or team relays for all abilities.

Mountain trail event at Mount Macedon featuring fog-prone scenic routes and multiple race distances from 10 km to 50 km. New 2025 maps and GPS files are provided and each entry contributes a donation to Canteen.

Follow a historic trail in Tumbarumba, NSW, exploring the bushland route of the 1824 Hume and Hovell expedition. Choose from 11km, 22km, 50km, or 100km distances on a course rich in singletrack. The community-run event also features a kids'..

A TRSA trail championship at Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve with multiple distances, varied woodland trails and wildlife. The long course is UTMB indexed and awards an ITRA point.

A trail running day in Dinden National Park with three course options including a 19 km figure eight route that climbs to Turtle Rock and Kahlpahlim Rock. Routes feature ridge running, creek crossings and varied singletrack.

A trail ultramarathon on the Blackall Range at Mapleton offering 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses through rainforest and eucalypt forest. The 100 km is a Western States qualifier; finishers receive a commemorative bell and memento.

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges, under an hour from Melbourne CBD. Races range from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra across steep, undulating forest trails.

Run the most scenic sections of Western Australia's Bibbulmun Track over three days. Choose between long and short course options each day, with full logistical support provided. The point-to-point stages showcase ancient forests, pristine..

A point-to-point trail running event on Victoria’s Great Ocean Walk, offering 100 km solo, 100 km two-person relay, and 45 km options along mostly singletrack coastal and forest terrain with limited entries.

A 52 km ultramarathon through Paluma Range National Park, the Paluma Ultra mixes rainforest, waterfalls, creek crossings and open eucalypt country. Runners must carry mandatory kit and can use two staffed aid stations and bag drops.

Heysen Trail Ultra is a point to point trail run from Kuitpo to Victor Harbor on 24 October 2026, with distances from 2 km to 115 km and one day or multi day entries. Enjoy paddocks, pine forest, coastal single track and sweeping climbs.

Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn is an overnight trail run at Telegraph Point near Port Macquarie. After a pause to redevelop the course it returns 31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 with refreshed routes and a spooky dusk to dawn vibe.

Test your grit on the hill in Pyalong, Victoria with King of The Hill, a last person standing race offering cash prizes and awards. Laps run hourly with a live leaderboard and streamed coverage for a dramatic endurance showdown.

A scenic alpine climb on Mt Buffalo: a 10.5km route with 1345m of ascent from Eurobin Creek Picnic Area to the Buffalo Chalet, limited on-course aid and shuttle parking from Porepunkah Recreation Reserve.

On 1 November 2026 the Mt Feathertop day is a 12.0 km, 1650 m ascent from Tavare Park to Mt Feathertop via Bungalow Spur Track. No food or water is supplied on course so participants should be self-sufficient.

The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival on November 1, 2026, features four distances from 5k to marathon. Runners enjoy a scenic route along the Murray River, including a crossing of the historic first bridge. The 5k event is a Halloween themed..

A 15.0 km alpine trail from Tabare Park in Harrietville to Diamantina Hut with 1867 m of climb, no on-course aid, and a shuttle back to the start included in the entry fee.

A multi-format trail event on the 162 km Grampians Peaks Trail with 7,700 m of elevation, staged from Mt Zero to Dunkeld and based in Halls Gap. The GPT100 is part of the World Trail Majors and is a Hardrock qualifier.