Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 315 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.

Experience a 52 km ultramarathon through the ancient World Heritage rainforests and historical mining trails of Paluma Range National Park. This technical trail race offers a diverse course with minimal bitumen and stunning waterfall views.

Heysen Trail Ultra offers a wide range of single-day and multi-day trail distances along the coastal Heysen Trail, finishing in Victor Harbor. The 2026 edition takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026.

An 80 km point to point run from Bondi Pavilion to Manly Beach along coastal and harbour trails, offered as a solo 80 km or as 2 x 40 km and 4 x 20 km relays, routed through city waterfronts, national parks and headlands.

A multi-format running event at Oxley Creek Common in late October 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events plus 5 km, 4 km and 3 km Drop elimination races. The Drop uses timed laps with runners eliminated each round.

Wild Gravel is a multi-discipline gravel, trail running and walking event in Western Australia’s Stirling Range National Park. It offers a wide range of ride, run and walk distances including AusCycling sanctioned 100 km and 150 km races an..

Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 20 km through World Heritage rainforest at Paluma Village, on technical wet trails with creek crossings and on-course support. Mandatory gear applies for the 10 km and 20 km distances.

A community-run event on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield offering 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and a 2km junior dash. The course is out and back on a smooth, largely flat trail and supports Cancer Council and local health project..

Season 14 Round 2 of the SEQ Trail Running Series takes place in Pomona on 25 October 2026 with two trail distances, timed results, race photos, a charity BBQ and a limited edition singlet included with full series entries.

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.

A last person standing hill repeat event in Pyalong VIC where athletes run a 4.2 km loop with 300 m climb each hour until one competitor remains. The event offers a 3 m x 3 m base camp, live results and cash prizes including a $20,000 grand..

The opening stage of the Bright Alpine Climb, this 10.5 km trail run ascends 1345 meters up Mount Buffalo via The Big Walk. Starting from Porepunkah, it finishes at the historic Buffalo Chalet with shuttle services provided. A mandatory gea..

Test your endurance at The Cut Ultra, a unique elimination race on the Gold Coast. Survive successive laps on the Criterium Track until only the fastest remain in this social and high energy running challenge.

A backyard trail event in the Blue Mountains offering distances from 5 km to 50 km plus a Last One Standing endurance race, run on 5 km and 10.5 km loops with entry limited to 200 participants.

A weekend running festival in Portland and the Great South West featuring road races, coastal trail ultras, a hybrid 102 km option, and relay events across late October and early November.

Experience the diverse trails of Kunanyi with distances of 4km, 11km, and 17km starting from the historic Cascade Brewery. Enjoy a mix of rainforest gullies and mountain bike tracks overlooking Hobart.

November 2026

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 community running festival at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge on 1 November 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon. The full marathon is not held in 2026 due to levee construction; event village includes coffee and first aid.

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 trail-based finale of the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series at Royal National Park, featuring a full marathon plus half-marathon, 10km and 5km. Parking is near Fig Tree Flat and a shuttle from Loftus Station is available; a park vehicle fee appli..

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..

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