Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one runner completes a loop. Mandatory gear includes a head torch, race number, phone and reusable cup.

Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.

Tackle the 17.6 km Labilladiere Peninsula trail run on Bruny Island, a scenic clockwise loop from Jetty Beach with coastal views and single track through native bush. Camp at Jetty Beach, enjoy nearby sea activities and easy ferry access.

Trail races of 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km run from Griffith University Brisbane South through Toohey Forest on Sunday 20 September 2026. Five dollars from each registration will be donated to Diabetes Australia and race shirts are included.

Trail races at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands on 20 September 2026 include four distances from 6 km to 32 km, GPX course maps, finisher medals and post-race snacks. Volunteer roles come with merchandise and a future race entry.

Experience the Great North Walk through three trail distances ranging from 10km to 50km. This event provides official qualifying opportunities for the Six Foot Track race amidst significant elevation gain.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers 10K, 30K and 50K trail races with measured ascent, descent, cut off times and tiered entry fees. The 30K and 50K serve as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

A community fun run on the Federation Trail with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km options, timed results, aid stations, team categories, and a post-run BBQ and drinks at the Lancefield Hotel.

A trail run around Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval near Armidale with distances from 3 km to 50 km. The 50 km is AURA listed and awards 1 ITRA point.

A fundraising trek from the Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit covering about 21km and taking roughly six to seven hours. The route includes Operation Flinders activities and supports the Operation Flinders Foundation.

Run The Maine in Castlemaine, Victoria on 25 September 2026 features a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, plus a 10 km Walmer Forest loop and a 5 km out and back through the botanical gardens.

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..

Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.

Australia’s oldest trail race, held on the Border Track in Lamington National Park, offers a measured 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying, gear and safety requirements.

Experience a unique historical race at the smallest mountain in the world. Carry 60kg wheat bags to the summit or enjoy one of ten race categories followed by a community picnic and live AFL Grand Final screening.

This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.

Ridgy-Didge at Ridgeway Oval offers three trail routes from 3 km to 13 km through silver peppermint forest and single tracks, with an event hub that includes family activities, coffee and course maps on Strava.

A 56 km trail race on the Yurrebilla Trail near Adelaide that crosses national parks and conservation reserves, with support stops, organised drop bag locations and bus transport from the finish to the start.

Trail running at Beechworth Lake Sambell with 30 km point-to-point plus 15 km and 5 km loops and a 2.5 km kids race; over-18 finishers receive a free beer and staffed aid stations are provided.

A community ultratrail at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue, with distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog friendly rules, adaptive categories and on course aid stations to support runners and dogs.