Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Ridgy-Didge is a trail running event at Ridgeway Oval with 13 km, 7 km and 3 km courses through silver peppermint forest and fire trails. The Event Hub offers family activities, coffee and post-event presentations with spot prizes.

A 56 km trail ultra on the Yurrebilla Trail through Adelaide Hills national parks, featuring marked course maps, support stops, organised transport and drop bag services for runners.

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.

A backyard ultra at the Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete repeating 6.706 kilometre laps each hour until one remains. The event is scheduled for October 3, 2026 and coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

A multi-distance running event on 4 October 2026 in Latrobe, Tasmania, following the Coastal Pathway across three municipalities. Distances range from 10 km up to 100 km, with a 64 km option offered as both solo and team relay.

A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, plus a Trail Boss challenge across single track and access roads around The Foundations.

Trail races at Mount Macedon with multiple distances from 10 km to 50 km across foggy mountain tracks; start and finish are at the top carpark BBQ area and course maps and GPS files are provided.

Trail races on the Hume and Hovell Walking Track near Burra NSW, with distances from 11 km to 100 km and a 100 km relay. Courses follow historic explorer routes through native bushland and past relics along Burra Creek.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on October 10, 2026, featuring 20 obstacles, extensive stadium stairs and bleachers, and coastal Pacific Ocean views. A kids race and a two person Spartan Doubles team format are als..

Experience a challenging trail run through Dinden National Park with three course distances ranging from 3 km to 19 km. Enjoy stunning ridge views and technical descents followed by post race food and camping in the national park.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

Final On the Trails race at Mount Bold on 11 October 2026 incorporates the SA Trail Championships and includes distances from a kids run up to a 35 km extra long course. Longer races attract UTMB points.

The TRSA Trail Championship at Mount Bold features four trail distances, including a 35 km extra-long course, through woodlands and reservoir scenery; aid stations provide water, Tailwind and lollies while strict cutoffs are enforced.

A trail event in Mapleton on 17 October 2026 with 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk; mandatory safety gear, drop-bag service and prizes are provided, and the 100 km is a Western States qualifier.

Trail running in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne with forested, undulating courses from a 1.23k kids loop to a 46k double loop ultra. The event features steep climbs, marked trails and an event village at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

True Grit at Linga Longa Estate on October 17 and 18 2026 features military style obstacle courses over 10km and 5km, an Elite timed category, onsite camping and free spectator entry.

Experience the hilly trails and 200 stairs of Manning Park while supporting education through local scholarships. Enjoy views of Rottnest Island on this volunteer led 5km or 10km run and walk.

A community run in Kings Park with distances from a 300 m kids dash to 15 km, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club and including a pancake breakfast for entrants.

A three day trail stage race on sections of the Bibbulmun Track around Denmark Western Australia. Solo runners choose long or short daily courses with organiser transport and support and a field limited to 300 competitors.