Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

GV Last Man Standing in Shepparton on September 12, 2026 is a Backyard Ultra held on a mostly paved loop with short gravel sections. A head torch is compulsory and no aid or pacers are permitted on course.

Join the 19th annual Beachside Dash along Sydney's Botany Bay foreshore. Choose from timed 10km, 5km, and family-friendly 2km races. The event raises funds for local medical research and includes entertainment and a recovery area.

A community running event at Footscray Park along the Maribyrnong River offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km run or walk, with medals for finishers and fundraising support for The Smith Family.

A multi-distance trail and beach festival in Airlie Beach on 13 September 2026, featuring races from about 700 m to a 58 km ultra. Longer courses require mandatory gear and experience while kids events run along the foreshore.

Three monthly trail race days at St Ives Showground in September, October and November 2026 offer 7 km, 10.5 km, 24 km and a 30 km option in November. Single race entries and multi-race bundles are available.

An eliminator format at John Landy Athletic Field where combined time trials over 4 km and 3 km with sealed handicaps select 20 runners for a 2 km handicap final, followed by season award presentations and a short AGM.

A looped out and back race based at Lyndoch along the Barossa Walking Trail, passing vineyards and a winery start and finish. Multiple distances from 1 km to 63.3 km are offered with staffed aid stations on the loop.

CRU100 Collie River Ultra is a multi-day trail running event in Collie, Western Australia from 17 to 19 September 2027. It offers solo 50 km and 100 km races plus an 80 km relay team option.

Run three days through wild Pilliga Forest on Gomeroi Country, across sandstone escarpments and creeks lined with grass, with races from a twilight 10 km to a 50 km ultra. Enter single events or take the Grand Slam for the full experience.

A weekend event on the North‑East Rail Trail near Scottsdale offering running and riding options from 2 km to 54 km, with aid stations, safety teams, medals and prizes; proceeds support trail maintenance.

A team-based endurance hike through Royal and Heathcote National Parks offering 18 km, 48 km and 96 km options. Participants raise funds for Kokoda Youth Foundation while following mapped courses with checkpoints and age limits.

Experience trail running through the native forests and farmlands of Corryong. Reach the summit of Mount Elliot and take in expansive views of the Upper Murray region on courses ranging from 3 km to 33 km.

Weekend running festival in Warrnambool featuring distances from 2 km to a Marathon, coastal course, family friendly activities and a charity Breakwater Dash.

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 running at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands with 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km options, chip timing, finisher medals and a midday cutoff. Courses follow bushland trails and soft grass with varied elevation.

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.