Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Coastal running in Nelson Bay on 29 November 2026 with marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2.5 km fun run amid waterfront and forest scenery.

The Greenvale Backyard Ultra in Forth TAS on December 4, 2026 follows a last man standing format with runners completing 6.71 km each hour. The event listing shows 120 participants and is sold out.

A 5 km obstacle course fun run at Saxony Rd Horsley Park with foam stations, many obstacles, a free kids zone and a festival area.

A 21 km single-lap trail race at Lake Parramatta with technical single track, aid stations, mandatory gear and a strict four hour cutoff on a December 2026 race weekend.

A neon lit twilight trail run along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis to Torquay offering multiple distances and fundraising for the SAFV Centre.

Trail running at Mount Buller on December 6, 2026, with courses from 2 km to 45 km across alpine ridgelines and snow gum forest.

Trail races at the base of Mt Beerwah offering 10km, half marathon and marathon options on marked courses with on-course aid and mandatory safety gear.

Qi Gong is a Perth Trail Series summer trail event on 6 December 2026 at Wungong Regional Park in Bedfordale, Western Australia. It includes three courses of about 5.2 km, 10.5 km and 15.6 km with listed elevation changes.

A three hour loop challenge at Knapsack Reserve in Glenbrook featuring 1.3 km out-and-back loops on accessible trails with views over the Penrith Valley.

An Australian ultramarathon held Dec 12/13 2026 offering 12 hour and 100k formats, with entries opening in August and race records and recent results maintained through 2024.

The 5K Foam Fest in Wodonga on Saturday 12 December 2026 is a 5 kilometre course with 25 obstacles and large foam zones at Gateway Lakes on Gateway Island. Tickets currently list at AUD 69.99 and spectators enter free.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A six-race trail series from November to March across Cleland, Bridgewater, Belair, Robe and Port Elliot with multiple distance options and series points.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

Experience a high altitude Last Person Standing event at Falls Creek. Choose from multiple yard options and face the alpine climbs until only one runner remains in this unique mountain endurance challenge.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

A foam-filled 5K obstacle event at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon featuring 25+ obstacles, foam zones and an inflatable waterslide. Tickets include a buff, finishers medal and low res photos while spectators enter free.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

True Blue Ultra in Australind offers certified 12.5 km loop races from 12.5 km to 100 km along the Leschenault Inlet with regular aid stations.

Experience a historic mountain ultra across the Victorian High Country. This challenging event takes runners over Australias highest peaks including Mt Bogong and Mt Hotham with distances ranging from 29km to 64km.