Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Tackle the Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run, a mountain trail race from Mountain Creek to the Mt Hotham summit with 29 km, 35 km and 64 km options. Expect big climbs, sweeping alpine views and a true backcountry challenge on 17 January 2026.

Kick off the year on trails at the New Year’s Resolution Run in Wamboin, with a 21.1 km half marathon and a 12 km route. Both courses dive into Kowen Forest single track with tough climbs including Mt Amungula for a scenic challenge.

Run the scenic new Coast Park at HARBOUR Coastal 2026 on January 18 in West Lakes Shore with 10 km, 15 km, half marathon and virtual options. Get a race bib and finisher medal and help support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

Hit the trails at Manly Dam in summer 2026 with the Sydney Trail Series, three monthly races on 18 Jan, 22 Feb and 22 Mar. Choose from 9, 11, 20 or 30 km courses and pick single or bundle entries for a season of scenic trail running.

Celebrate Australia Day at the Tamborine Mountain Relays and Marathon, an annual event on scenic mixed surfaces at Tamborine Sports Centre. Tackle the full 42.2 km solo or share the challenge with a team for a fun, social race day.

Run Beerwah@Night beneath the stars at the base of Mt Beerwah in Glass House Mountains National Park with 10 km, Half Marathon and Marathon trail options. Tackle rugged climbs and collect a commemorative memento at the finish.

Kilcunda Running Festival invites you to scenic coastal trail runs along cliffs, beaches and rolling hills on Victoria's Bass Coast. Distances 21.1 km, 17 km, 10 km and 5 km suit every level for a seaside challenge.

Run 50 km along the beaches of Geographe Bay from Old Dunsborough to Busselton Jetty and back, or team up for a 25 km relay. Sandman XI on 1 February 2026 offers a scenic coastal challenge for solo ultras and relays.

Hit the trails at Bunyaville on 1 February 2026 for Round 5 of the SEQ Trail Running Series, with scenic 8.6 km and 15.7 km courses, pro timing and race photos. Stick around for a charity BBQ and coffee cart after the run.

Join a guided Blue Mountains stair training run in Katoomba on Feb 1, 2026, with routes from 11 to 25 km and pace groups for all abilities. Licensed trainers lead safe park sessions and provide pre run maps and gear guidance.

Cradle Mountain Run invites trail runners to tackle 78 km of raw Tasmanian wilderness along the iconic Overland Track on 7 February 2026. Expect rugged scenery, expert organization and a memorable mountain challenge.

Run coastal trails, beaches and roads at Robe Run in the seaside town of Robe, South Australia, with distances from a kids dash to a full marathon. Enjoy ocean views, finishers medals and a relaxed community vibe.

The John Forrest Trail Run will take place in Hovea on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

Enjoy a scenic coastal Sunset Run between Portarlington and St Leonards, family run and raising funds for youth services. Pick a half marathon, 10 km or fun 4 km Bully Buster and earn a finishers medal.

Run the Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra along the scenic Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail at Burns Beach Road in WA. Choose 5, 10, 15, 25 or 50 km and soak up twilight views, aid stations and a single use plastic free event village.

Take on the Australian Alpine Ascent in Perisher Valley on Saturday 14 February 2026, a scenic trail running challenge across alpine terrain. Choose from 27 km, 55 km or 80 km and enjoy a day of high country adventure.

Hit the scenic trails at Wyaralong Dam with 8.9 km or 13.9 km out and back courses, professionally timed with race photos available. Earn series points for your club, enjoy post race coffee and a random prize draw for a fun community finish..

Run or walk a scenic loop from Upper Beaconsfield to the Water Tower on rolling trails with distances for kids and adults. Volunteer run supporting local groups and Kids in Sport with electronic timing and finishers medals.

Guided trail run at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, following the UTA course for 18 to 32 km with pace groups and shuttle support. Part of the 16 week Streek program, this is the first long run before recovery week.