Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

An obstacle course fun run in Horsley Park, Sydney on December 5, 2026 featuring more than 25 optional obstacles, foam, mud pits and a large inflatable waterslide. Entry includes a medal, buff, festival access and a free kids zone.

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Summer Edition is 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 at 9.5 km, 14.5 km and the finis..

Run under the stars on the Surf Coast trails. Choose from 21km, 13km, or 5km night runs. An optional fundraiser supports the local Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

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

Trail race at the base of Mt Beerwah on 6 December 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 km courses with marked trails, water checkpoints with no disposable cups, and gear requirements including a 500 ml bottle and race bib.

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.

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.

A coastal running event at Point Nepean National Park on 3 January 2026 offering 9.5K, 5.5K and a Kids Dash, with coastal views, an event village, race timing and on-course support.

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.

A mountain ultra across the Victorian High Country with distances of 29k, 35k and 64k. The route traverses Mt Bogong and finishes at Mt Hotham summit; entry requires trail experience, mandatory gear and use of a tracker app.

Experience the native forests of Wamboin with a half marathon or 12 km trail run featuring significant elevation and single track trails near Canberra. Mandatory safety gear is required for all participants.

A coastal trail event on the Mornington Peninsula with 28 km and 56 km options between Dromana and Cape Schanck. Entries for the January 2027 edition require prior qualification and follow published entrant information.

A 5 km obstacle course event in Myrniong on January 23, 2027, featuring over 25 obstacles, extensive foam areas and a free Kids FUN Zone for children under 6. The festival includes food vendors, live music and a beer garden.

A 5 km obstacle-course event at Glenworth Valley on January 30, 2027, with over 25 optional obstacles, foam, mud pits and an inflatable waterslide. Tickets include a finisher medal, water stations and festival access plus a free kids zone.

A night trail running event at the base of Mt Beerwah offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Courses are marked for night navigation and checkpoints supply water and food while participants must carry their own cup and headla..

A three-race evening running series in Melbourne at The Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan, with collectible medals for every finisher, live music, food trucks, and fundraising options for participants.