Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Run the iconic Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair Overland Track in Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness. This remote, variable weather one day event is limited to 60 entrants and rewards experienced trail runners seeking an alpine 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 with 27 km, 55 km or 80 km trail routes through stunning Snowy Mountains scenery. Aid stations, timing chips and finisher medals await, and Extreme runners who summit and return earn t..

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.

Join the Happy Coastal 2026 Reservoir Run at Happy Valley Reservoir for a scenic 7 km loop and longer options of 14 km and half marathon, with part proceeds supporting ACRF. Enjoy new trails, lake views and a finisher medal for every runner..

Take on the rugged trails of Mt Buller at Hut 2 Hut Oscars100, a weekend of epic running from 20 to 22 February 2026. Choose 10 km, 50 km or the challenging 100 km that tackles ten peaks and about 5800 m of climbing for serious mountain thr..

The Archie is a 50km trail running event held as part of Hut 2 Hut Weekend, scheduled for February 20–22, 2026. The page positions Archies 50 within a broader festival of outdoor races and provides dedicated resources for participants, incl..

The Goat is a fierce 1.68 km sprint trail up Castle Hill in Townsville on 20 February 2026, climbing 232 m and offering a $1,600 prize pool. Limited spots make this fast, steep challenge ideal for runners seeking an intense hill test.