Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 329 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
A three day stage race on the Bibbulmun Track near Denmark WA, offering long and short course options. Competitors return to Denmark each night with full logistical support and bus transfers.
Smurf's Backyard Ultra in Cairns has runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains; a Mini Backyard option allows up to six laps. The weekend includes a Saturday night event with food, drinks and live music.
A 52 km ultramarathon trail run through the World Heritage Wet Tropics of Paluma Range National Park, featuring rainforest, waterfalls, creek crossings, eucalypt country and historic mining trails with two aid stations on course.
A point to point 80 km ultra along Sydney Harbour from Bondi to Manly on 24 October 2026, offered as a solo 80 km or relays of two 40 km legs or four 20 km legs. The course passes major harbour landmarks and coastal trails.
A multi-format running event at Oxley Creek Common in late October 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events plus 5 km, 4 km and 3 km Drop elimination races. The Drop uses timed laps with runners eliminated each round.
A community-run event on the Great Victorian Rail Trail offering multiple distances on a mainly flat out and back course. Includes a 2 km junior dash with medals and raises funds for the Cancer Council.
Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn is an overnight trail run at Telegraph Point near Port Macquarie. After a pause to redevelop the course it returns 31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 with refreshed routes and a spooky dusk to dawn vibe.
An elimination hill repeat event in Pyalong where up to 300 competitors run a 4.2 km, 300 m-elevation circuit every hour until one remains; cash prizes, live results and a global livestream are part of the weekend program.
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..
Test your endurance at The Cut Ultra, a unique elimination race on the Gold Coast. Survive successive laps on the Criterium Track until only the fastest remain in this social and high energy running challenge.
The Blue Goat Backyard Marathon returns for its 8th edition on a private trail loop in the Blue Mountains. Choose from distances including a 5 km dash, a classic marathon, or the unique Last One Standing endurance challenge. The event is ca..
The 3 Bays Running Festival returns for 2026 in Portland with road and coastal trail races across distances from 10.5 km to 102 km, including a 60 km ultra on single track and beach sections, plus marathons and team relays.
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 1 November 2026 features 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon distances along the Murray River, with a Halloween themed fun run and a course that crosses the first bridge to span the river.
Three trail courses at Fern Tree Park on Sunday 1 November: a 21km Enduro, 13km Sport and 4km Explorer. Terrain ranges from runnable singletrack to rocky boulderfields and boggy bush track with coastal views on clear days.
Trail marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km races held at Fig Tree Flat in Royal National Park with park entry fee and a shuttle from Loftus Station; part of the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series.