Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A two-day, single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical single track, fire trail sections, a waterfall and lakeside views. The event includes on-course aid, mandatory gear requirements and a four hour cutoff.

Afterglow Night Trail Runs on Wadawurrung Country offer illuminated trail options on the Surf Coast with 21 km, 13 km and 5 km distances, and include fundraising support for local violence prevention services.

The Mt Buller Sky Run will take place in Mount Buller on Sunday 6 December 2026.

Trail running around the base of Mt Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast, offering marathon, half marathon and 10 km courses with marked trails, checkpoints and mandatory gear requirements.

An Australian ultramarathon held Dec 12/13 2026 offering 12 hour and 100k formats, with entries opening in August and race records and recent results maintained through 2024.

The 5K Foam Fest in Wodonga on Saturday 12 December 2026 is a 5 kilometre course with 25 obstacles and large foam zones at Gateway Lakes on Gateway Island. Tickets currently list at AUD 69.99 and spectators enter free.

A loop-based event on a 2.5 km circuit at Woodlands Park with fixed distances and an unlimited laps option, raising funds for Living Legends and Canteen.

A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.

Experience a high altitude Last Person Standing event at Falls Creek. Choose from multiple yard options and face the alpine climbs until only one runner remains in this unique mountain endurance challenge.

A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.

A foam-filled 5K obstacle event at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon featuring 25+ obstacles, foam zones and an inflatable waterslide. Tickets include a buff, finishers medal and low res photos while spectators enter free.

Portsea Twilight is a January coastal run at Point Nepean National Park offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash with electronic timing, on course support and an event village with food and family activities.

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.

Experience a historic mountain ultra across the Victorian High Country. This challenging event takes runners over Australias highest peaks including Mt Bogong and Mt Hotham with distances ranging from 29km to 64km.

Trail running at Kowen Forest from Wamboin Community Hall on the third Sunday in January 2027. Choose a 21.1 km half marathon with 680 m climb or a 12 km single track course; mandatory safety gear and a 4.5 hour cut off apply.

A trail running event on the Mornington Peninsula planned for 17 January 2027, offering 28 km and 56 km courses. Entrants must meet published qualification criteria and entry windows are set for mid 2026 to early 2027.

A 5 km foam run at St. Anne’s Winery featuring 25 plus obstacles and extensive foam zones. The event includes a kids free fun zone, water stations, food vendors and free entry for spectators.

A five kilometre foam run at Glenworth Valley with more than 25 obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a finishers medal, kids free fun zone, water stations and a live DJ.

Night-time trail races at the base of Mt Beerwah offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes with marked courses and mandatory safety gear. Checkpoints provide water but no disposable cups.

Round 5 of SEQ Trail Running Series Season 14 at James Drysdale Recreational Park, Bunya, features two trail distances, event timing, race photos, a charity BBQ and a season singlet included with full series entries.