Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A trail race on Hamilton Island on 2 May 2027 featuring a 24 km full course, team relay options and junior races on shorter, flat courses. The event uses island fire trails and walking tracks with varied uphill and downhill terrain.

The Goldrush Trail Runs will take place in Sailors Falls on Saturday 8 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

A multi-distance trail event in the Margaret River region on 8 to 9 May 2027, featuring coastal and forest terrain along the Cape to Cape coastline. Options include an 80 km solo or team relay, a 42 km marathon and a 2 km kids race.

A two day team trail relay near Princetown covering 216+ km across three loops through farmland and bush with a graveyard shift, where teams of four or more rotate laps and return to a central base camp between runs.

A mountain running event in Wandiligong, Victoria offering four trail distances up to 26.3 km across steep technical terrain. Courses include major ridge ascents and aid stations, with all profits donated to Wandiligong Primary School.

THE TRACK Australia is a 520 km, 10-day stage race through the heart of the Outback. Runners traverse national parks from Alice Springs to the iconic Uluru, carrying all their own food. It's a journey across pebbly tracks and desert landsca..

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running festival in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, held from 13 to 16 May 2027. It offers races from 1 km to 161.1 km across World Heritage listed terrain.

A frontyard ultra at Victoria Park, Adelaide, where runners complete a 6.71 km loop on the hour every hour until only one remains. The spectator friendly format is part of the Ultra Series Australia.

A multi-distance trail running festival on the Larapinta Trail in Tjoritja National Park, offering races from 5 km to 231 km and requiring qualifying runs for ultra entries.

A community-focused triathlon festival on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island, offering triathlon, ocean swim, trail run and junior events across multiple distances. The event is run not for profit and highlights inclusivity and local comm..

A trail race on Magnetic Island on 22 May 2027 featuring technical single track and coastal views. Choose from 7 km, 12 km or 21 km courses that finish at the Arcadia Village Hotel with marshals, aid stations and timing.

The Tax Centre Great Train Race in Devonport, Tasmania stages a runner versus machine themed event with multiple distances including a 7 km race, shorter adult options and dedicated kids races while linking with the Don River Railway.

Southern Rail Trail is a multi-distance running event along Victoria’s Great Southern Rail Trail, now postponed to 29 May 2027. Distances range from a 2 km family dash to a 100 km ultra, with team options and a presentation breakfast for so..

Simpson Desert Ultra is a multi-distance running event in Birdsville from 4 to 6 June 2027, offering races from 25K up to 160K. Event information covers course details, gear requirements, aid stations and travel logistics.

Coffs Backyard Ultra is a donation based last one standing event on the Coffs Creek Walkway and Showground in Coffs Harbour. Runners repeat a 6.706 km yard each hour until one person remains, with cash prizes for the final male and female.

A community running festival on the Mornington Peninsula on 13 June 2027 offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race along mostly flat Bay Trail and road courses, with finisher medals and on course aid stations.

Choose from marathon, half marathon or 12 km on groomed forestry trails through Kowen Forest, with significant climbs and a marathon that qualifies for Six Foot Track. The event is at Wamboin Community Hall on 20 June 2027.

Multi distance events on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail from 25 June 2027, with routes signed every kilometre, mandatory kit, checkpoint support and registered pacers allowed at specified points.

A three‑day Outback trail festival in the Northern Territory with races from 1 km to 56 km, multi‑event KANGA and DINGO challenges, campsite facilities and live timing.

Trail running in Collie, Western Australia with solo 100km, solo 50km and an 80km relay on the Wiilman Bilya Trail. Fully supported, marked courses with mandatory safety gear and multiple aid stations.