Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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..

Lonely Mountain Ultra is a scenic trail festival on Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, climbing to almost 1400 metres with sweeping Central West views. Distances from kids runs to 100 mile and 104K options let every runner join the adventure.

Australia's oldest trail run crosses the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park. It offers a measured 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km marathon option.

Born To Run Festival Portland brings trail running to The Foundations over the October long weekend 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids race to a half marathon. Enjoy single track trails, a lively race village and on site parking.

A family-focused trail running event in Beechworth on 3 October 2026 with point-to-point and loop courses on the Indigo Trail, multiple distances for adults and kids, aid stations including non-alcoholic beer, and a redeemable finishers' be..

A trail ultrarunning festival at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3 and 4 October 2026 offering 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 km events, dog-friendly entries and an adaptive category, with a fundraising target to support a local dog rescue.

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.

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 Bibbulmun Track Stage Race is a three day trail event from Denmark to Walpole in Western Australia along the scenic Bibbulmun Track. Pick long or short courses through karri forest, granite outcrops and beaches, with just 300 solo spots..

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.