Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

A community run and walk at Eltham Leisure Centre supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation, offering 10 km and 5 km options plus family-friendly activities at the finish.

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.

A 240 km invitation only ultramarathon from Twofold Bay near Eden to Charlotte Pass via Mount Kosciuszko. The route covers 5,482 m of ascent across multiple climate zones and allows up to 46 hours to finish.

Spartan Race at Lakes Entrance runs on November 21 and 22, 2026 across a coastal venue. Race choices range from a Kids Race to a 50 km Ultra, with spectator, volunteer and team registration options.

An out and back night trail from Narrowneck Lookout with 14 km and 24.7 km options, ridge views over the Megalong Valley, aid stations and mandatory gear including a headlamp and 500 ml water.

Round 4 at Bayview in Redland Bay features trail races of 7.4 km and 10.8 km, professional timing, race photos and a post race charity BBQ. Series entries include a limited edition singlet.

A four day stage race around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula with coastal, alpine, rainforest and clifftop stages. Participants choose long or short courses and travel between stages with event logistics in place.

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB stages multi-distance alpine trail races in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, featuring routes through granite outcrops, snow gum forests and alpine meadows. The event is part of the UTMB World Series.

A foam-filled 5K in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and an inflatable waterslide. Festival amenities include a kids zone, food and beer gardens and finishers' items.

A time-based 6- or 12-hour ultra on an AIMS-certified 2.56464 km riverside loop near Glenelg, with one aid station, rotating course direction every three hours, on-course refreshments, and finisher medals.

An obstacle course event at Wildwood Rock Enduro in Melbourne on 28 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, team and Elite entries, location‑specific obstacles and finisher items.