Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a **6.71 km** loop on the hour every hour until only one remains; the format records any timed out or withdrawn runner as a DNF and equates 24 hours to 100 miles.

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a not for profit trail race covering the full 45 km track across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. Profits support the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and the event draws over 1,100..

A coastal trail running weekend on the Sapphire Coast offering 30 km, 18 km, 7 km and a 2.5 km family beach run, with cupless aid stations, compulsory equipment checks and medical support.

A backyard ultra on the Gold Coast where runners complete a repeated 6.71 km loop each hour until one person remains. Entries open July 1 and places are limited to 300.

A weekend of coastal races in Inverloch on 13 to 14 March 2027, from a Family 2 km to a full marathon. The event features live music, food trucks and a World Athletics certified measured course.

A multi-distance running event on March 14 2027 in North East Victoria, featuring Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km primary school race along the Ovens River and Yarrawonga Road trail. Proceeds support local community groups.

Round 8 of the SEQ Trail Running Series visits Daisy Hill on 14 March 2027, offering two timed trail courses at Underwood Park, event photos, a charity BBQ and a season singlet included with full series entries.

A multi-day sky running and trail festival in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria, offering race distances from 100 km to 2 km, solo and team formats, stage slams and family runs. The event village is at Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve.

A three-day trail festival in Nipaluna / Hobart featuring distances from kids runs to a 66 km ultra, cultural walks, and qualifying requirements for longer races. Presented by SALOMON and produced by Trail Ventures, registrations open late..

Noosa Ultra-Trail runs seven trail races across the Noosa Trail Network, from a 15 km forest run to a UTMB® Index 100 km ultra. Courses pass through national parks, state forests and towns, with checkpoint support and mandatory gear for ult..

Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.

A team focused trail relay in Alexandra Hills with multiple distance options from a 14K individual to an 84K team ultra. The event features camping and glamping, onsite facilities, loop awards, and separate divisions for teams and individua..

A multi-distance trail event held at Mulligan's Campground in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests. The 17th Washpool Trail Run offers **50 km**, **25 km**, and **9 km** races across a weekend in April 2027.

A two-day off-road festival in Dunsborough on Apr 3–4, 2027 featuring triathlons, trail runs and kids races, APAC titles, World Champs qualification and a US$25,000 prize purse.

A multi-distance trail running festival on the ridge lines of Hassans Walls in the Blue Mountains. Courses range from a kids race to 50 km, featuring singletrack, fire trails and rocky ridges, with the event hub at Lithgow Pony Club.

Experience a unique run through the historic heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. With distances ranging from a half marathon to a kids dash, this community event supports blood cancer research.

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 18 April 2027 offers races from a 1 km fun run to a 3/4 marathon on a closed road course in the Gold Coast, marking its 16th anniversary and presented by Mastery Schools Australia.

A 5 km trail run in Falls Creek with 151 m of climbing, starting and finishing at Slalom Plaza. The route combines ski runs, MTB tracks, boardwalks and singletrack and features age-based categories and a 181-runner field cap.

Ikara Ultra is a multi-day trail running event in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, held 30 April to 2 May 2027. It offers long-distance courses from 50 km to 100 mile, including a NorthSouth 50+50 option.

A backyard ultra in Studley Park, Fairfield on 1 May 2027 where runners complete repeated *6.71 km* loops on the hour until only one remains. The event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.