Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A mountain running event in Wandiligong near Bright with four courses from a 2 km kids run to a 26.3 km Xtreme route, featuring steep technical single track, ridge summits and on-course aid stations.

Community fundraiser in Springsure with walking and running options from 1.6 km to 32 km. The May event supports mental health awareness and funds local life saving services.

Experience the world class trails of the Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba. This premier trail running festival offers distances ranging from 11 km to a 100 mile ultra through stunning World Heritage listed landscapes.

The West Macs Monster will take place in Macdonnell Ranges from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra at Victoria Park in Adelaide sends runners around a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one remains. Expect fierce camaraderie, volunteer backing and a raw test of endurance.

A two-day running festival on 16 and 17 May 2026 along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, offering eight distances from 60 km to 1.5 km plus 5 km and 10 km walk options. The weekend includes glamping, yoga, live music and community activities in..

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..

Mt Beauty Running Festival in Mt Beauty, Victoria on 16 May 2026 offers several race distances through the Upper Kiewa Valley autumn colours. The event includes a schools challenge, food stalls, and a plastic cup free hydration policy.

An obstacle course event in the Barossa with 10 km and 5 km options, a competitive Elite category with timed results, on-site unpowered camping and free spectator entry. Waves run regularly to manage course flow.

Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.

A backyard ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains. It runs 22 to 24 May 2026 as part of Ultra Series W.A and AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

Trail races on Magnetic Island on 23 May 2026 with marked single-track courses of 6 km, 12 km and 21 km, technical terrain and coastal views, finishing inside the Arcadia Village Hotel. SeaLink is the travel partner offering discounted retu..

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

Bustard Express at Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park on 23 May 2026 is a Pony Express style four hour trail event where solo runners or teams complete laps of three loop options: 3.2 km, 7.2 km or 14.5 km.

A multi-distance trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026, offering courses from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files, a 10 km canicross option, and on-site bib collection via Humanitix ticketing.

The Great Train Race in Devonport on 24 May 2026 pits runners and walkers against a steam train along the Don River walking track to Coles Beach and back, with distances from 400 metres to 7 km and spectator train tickets available.

Trail running events take place in Port Macquarie on 24 May 2026 and in Coopernook on 23 August 2026. Distances include 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km and 4 km, and participants may run or walk solo or with a dog.

Trail running at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek on 24 May 2026, with multiple out and back courses, live music and wine at the cellar door. Options include a 15 km medium course and a short kids dash.

Run the Gap 2026 in Halls Gap, VIC offers 6 km, 12 km and a 21 km trail run with tiered entry pricing and Family Pass options. Race numbers are collected at Centenary Hall; raincheck is available, no refunds.

The Douglas Dash is a 5km urban trail run on the beach sand and dirt tracks of Port Douglas. It's part of the local carnival and is a dog-friendly event where all finishers receive a medal.