Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

The opening stage of the Bright Alpine Climb, this 10.5 km trail run ascends 1345 meters up Mount Buffalo via The Big Walk. Starting from Porepunkah, it finishes at the historic Buffalo Chalet with shuttle services provided. A mandatory gea..

Event Information The event takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The start and event headquarters are at Tavare Park in Harrietville. The course covers a distance of 12.0 km with an elevation gain of 1650 m. The Course Participants star..

The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival on November 1, 2026, features four distances from 5k to marathon. Runners enjoy a scenic route along the Murray River, including a crossing of the historic first bridge. The 5k event is a Halloween themed..

Event Details The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb - Mt Hotham event is Day 3 of a multi-day series. It takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026. The start is at Tavare Park in Harrietville, with the finish at Diamantina Hut on Mt Hotham. Course..

Event Information The Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler takes place from November 5-8, 2026. The event hub is in Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia, approximately a three-hour drive northwest of Melbourne. The main race covers the full 162km leng..

Run through Marysville's scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing rivers and the Steavenson Falls while supporting the local community. Distances span a fun kids 1.5 km dash up to a 100 km ultramarathon with options for every runner.

Event Overview The Feral Pig Ultra is a trail ultramarathon that takes place on the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026. The course is set between North Bannister and Kalamunda in the..

Tackle 22km of scenic but demanding trail from Cedar Flats to the summit of Mount Glorious. The course features 1,200m of climbing through rainforest, with a remote and self-sufficient hydration policy. Bus transport from The Gap is include..

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..

The Stromlo Running Festival is a two-day trail event in Canberra's Stromlo Forest Park. Runners can choose from six distances, including a marathon and a kids' run, on trails with panoramic views. The festival takes place in mid-November.

Event Overview The VIC100 is a 100 km charity cycling event in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It will be held on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Route Details The course runs from Tench Reserve in Penrith to the Victoria &..

Run Tasmania is a four-day stage race exploring coastal, alpine, rainforest, and clifftop trails around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula. Runners choose between a long course or a shorter option. The event includes coordinated logistics and..

Experience a rare opportunity to run through the protected Serendip Sanctuary on flat and scenic trails. This community event features a 10km run, 5km walk, and a kids dash starting at the historic Pirra Homestead.

Experience a scenic 21 km loop through the technical single tracks and waterfront paths of Lake Parramatta Reserve. This two day summer event features a waterfall, forest canopies, and a post race community barbecue.

Run under the stars on the Surf Coast trails. Choose from 21km, 13km, or 5km night runs. An optional fundraiser supports the local Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

Run at sunrise around the base of Mount Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park. This trail event offers 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances on a marked course with significant elevation. The event emphasizes environmenta..

True Blue Ultra in Australind features multiple race distances on a certified 12.5 km lap along the Leschenault Inlet, with aid stations, facilities nearby, a 6 km kids race, and AURA approval.

Trail running event at Wamboin Community Hall on the third Sunday in January 2027 with a half marathon and a 12 km single track course, mandatory safety gear, and 4.5 hour cut off times.

The Two Bays Trail Run will take place in Dromana on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 28 and 56 kilometers.