Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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..

A multi day trail event across the Grampians Peaks Trail in Gariwerd covering the full 162 km route with 7,700 metres of elevation. Formats include solo, pairs, relays and a four day stage race from November 5 to 8, 2026.

A weekend trail festival in Marysville on 7 to 8 November 2026 offering distances from a 1.5 km kids dash to a 100 km ultrarun, with forest tracks, rivers, waterfalls and mountain lookouts.

The Bouddi Coastal Run is a trail running event through the stunning Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast. Choose from the 21km or 14km trail runs, or the 1km kids beach run. The event takes place on November 7, 2026.

Experience a raw trail adventure on Western Australia's Bibbulmun Track with distances from 5km to 162km. Navigate technical climbs and sweeping valleys in this respected ultra running challenge.

A 22 km mountain trail race from Cedar Flats to the Maiala area with 1,200 m of climbing, a manned midpoint at England Creek, event buses included, mandatory water carry and a published cut-off time.

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..

Stromlo Running Festival in Canberra offers trail distances from a 2.5 km kids run to a 42.2 km marathon at Stromlo Forest Park, with community focus, ITRA UTMB indexing, and on-site recovery support.

A Backyard Ultra at Nine Mile Camping Grounds with a 6.7 km loop every hour; runners must finish each loop within the hour to continue. Onsite camping and glamping are available and day passes for crew cost $5.

A 240 km invitation only ultramarathon from Twofold Bay near Eden to Charlotte Pass via Mount Kosciuszko. The route covers 5,482 m of ascent across multiple climate zones and allows up to 46 hours to finish.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Lakes Entrance VIC on Nov 21 and 22 2026 with races from a kids course to a 50 km Ultra. Multiple race formats, team options, spectator passes and volunteer opportunities are available.

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 &..

A four day trail stage race around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula featuring coastal, alpine, rainforest and clifftop terrain. Two daily distance options are offered and logistics include hotels, transfers and meals for up to 300 runners.

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB is a multi-distance trail running event in the Snowy Mountains near Thredbo, New South Wales. Races range from 32 km to 161 km across alpine meadows, snow gum forests and mountain streams.

5K Foam Fest Melbourne on 28 November 2026 offers a 5K course with 25+ obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors, beer gardens and onsite amenities at Event Central at Caribbean..

A time-based 6- or 12-hour ultra on an AIMS-certified 2.56464 km riverside loop near Glenelg, with one aid station, rotating course direction every three hours, on-course refreshments, and finisher medals.

True Grit Melbourne is a military inspired obstacle event at Wildwood Rock Enduro on 28 November 2026. It features timed Elite racing plus 5 km and 10 km courses across natural terrain with many built obstacles.

An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.

Lara Fun Run & Walk offers a rare opportunity to run inside Serendip Sanctuary on November 29, 2026, with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids dash. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and personalised bibs are available for early entries.

This community running event in Central Victoria's Heathcote and Bendigo region celebrates fitness and nature. It was first held in 2016 and will return in 2027 after a planned revitalization.