Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 300 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
November 2026
Trail races near Mount Glorious on 8 November 2026 offering a 22 km mountain course hosting the Queensland Open champs and an 11 km U20 and open short course.
A technical 18.9 km trail event in Tasmania over Van Dyke, Claude and Roland with 1,100 m ascent and a steep final descent.
A multi-distance trail event on 8 November 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives, with routes through Garigal National Park and marked courses with support stations.
Trail races at St Ives Showground across spring 2026 with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations on course, and a post-race recovery breakfast.
Season 14 Round 3 at Numinbah Valley offers short and long trail courses with professional timing, race photos, series points, a post-race BBQ and a Season 14 singlet.
An 8.5 km trail run, jog and walk around Enoggera Reservoir raising funds for Trek2Health to support mental wellness services for Queensland veterans and frontline personnel.
Monthly handicap runs at Weston Park including Jogalong distances of 6 km and 3 km plus a 2 km Mini Jog for children, with member and non-member entry options.
A cross country evening event at Telopea Park offering 2 km and 4 km races as part of the Canberra Runners five week Spring Series, with day entries and member benefits.
A vineyard weekend of trail runs at Mount Avoca Winery from 13–15 November featuring multiple distances, on-site camping, glamping and a Saturday night Wine Mile Time Trial.
A two-day trail running festival at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra featuring marathon to kids 2.5 km distances and on-site event-eve and event-day collection.
A campground-based backyard ultra at Cobb & Co Nine Mile: repeated 6.7 km loops each hour until one runner completes a solo final lap, with onsite camping and marked trails.
A run swim run event at Leighton Beach on 14 November 2026 offering solo or team aquathlon, run only and swim only options across multiple distances and age categories.
School‑ground orienteering at Mona Vale Public School with short timed courses, relays, SPORTident timing, and multiple entry options including a free buddy ticket.
A community running and walking event at Eltham Leisure Centre offering 5 km and 10 km options while fundraising for the Pat Cronin Foundation.
A riverside running event in Echuca where participants race the PS Pevensey paddle steamer across distances from 500 m to 10 km, with proceeds supporting Echuca Regional Health.
A permanent outdoor obstacle course in WA with 30+ obstacles, public adult, family and kids events plus year-round private bookings.
Week 4 of the five-week Canberra Runners Spring Series at Jerrabomberra Wetlands features 2 km and 5 km road/bike path courses with on-the-day entries.
A 240 km invitation only ultramarathon from Twofold Bay near Eden to Charlotte Pass via Mount Kosciuszko. The route covers 5,482 m of ascent across multiple climate zones and allows up to 46 hours to finish.
A multi-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Lakes Entrance, VIC offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races along coastal terrain on November 21–22, 2026.
Night trail run from Narrowneck Lookout offering 14 km and 24.7 km out and back courses with mandatory gear and aid station support.