Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A multi-format trail event on the 162 km Grampians Peaks Trail with 7,700 m of elevation, staged from Mt Zero to Dunkeld and based in Halls Gap. The GPT100 is part of the World Trail Majors and is a Hardrock qualifier.

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.

Tackle rugged singletrack on the Bibbulmun Track at Feral Pig Ultra, finishing at Perth Hills Discovery Centre. Multiple distances from 5 km to 162 km, limited entries and mandatory gear make this a true test for trail runners.

A 22 km mountain trail race from Cedar Flats to Maiala with about 1,200 m of climb, a manned midpoint at England Creek, mandatory self-sufficiency for water, and a limited field.

A two-day trail running festival at Stromlo Forest Park near Canberra offering distances from a 2.5 km kids run to a marathon, ITRA/UTMB indexed and supported by community recovery services and on-site facilities.

A four day stage race from 25 to 28 November 2026 around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula. Two course options cover about 67.5 km or 88.5 km in total across coastal, alpine, rainforest and clifftop stages.

A community running event on November 29, 2026 inside Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash on a flat scenic loop with a finishers medal for every participant.

A single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve on 5 and 6 December 2026, featuring technical single track, fire trails, a waterfall and aid stations. Field size is limited to 500 runners per day and a 4 hour cutoff applies.

Trail races at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances on marked courses with checkpoint support and mandatory safety gear.

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.

A trail running event across the Mornington Peninsula offering a 28 km point-to-point course and a 56 km ultra option, with qualification required and entries closing 13 January 2027.

THE TRACK Australia is a 520 km, 10-day stage race through the heart of the Outback. Runners traverse national parks from Alice Springs to the iconic Uluru, carrying all their own food. It's a journey across pebbly tracks and desert landsca..