Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience hilly forestry trails and native woodland at this winter event near Canberra. Choose from three distances including a marathon qualifier for the Six Foot Track with spectacular views from Mt Amungula.

A Super Trail event on the NSW South Coast on June 21, 2026, featuring coastal views, clifflines and multiple race distances. Options include 21 km, 12 km, 5 km and 2 km events for racing or recreational running.

A midwinter headtorch trail run at Knocklofty near West Hobart with three course distances through native bush, firetrail and single track, offering night views of Hobart and Kunanyi; headtorches and red lights are recommended.

A trail event in Serpentine National Park on 21 June 2026 offering three marked courses (5.8 km, 11.8 km, 21.3 km), a start/finish village with drummers and food, and child age and experience requirements for each course.

A 25 km trail running and mountain bike event along the Oaks Fire Trail in Blue Mountains National Park, running from Woodford train station to Euroka Campground. Aid station at 12 km and finish-line food and drinks are included.

A club-organised 12.2 km King of the Mountain handicap race at the You Yangs with a 5 km alternative, based at the Turntable Carpark near Flinders Peak in Little River, Australia.

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

A two-day running festival in Wondai on 27 and 28 June 2026 featuring sealed rail-trail runs and cross-country forest trails from 1 km up to the marathon, with on-course aid stations, first aid and weekend bib collection.

Lofty's Revenge is a trail running event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit with 50km, 28km and 10km options. It includes a 50km three person teams relay and a 10km field limited to 50 runners.

A backyard ultra near Karratha on 27 June 2026 where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until one person remains. Solo entries only, mixed red dirt trail, tiered entry fees and on-course duck spot prizes.

A 27 kilometre out-and-back run on Mt Sugarloaf from the top to Wakefield and back on 27 June 2026. Online registration is required; NXC members enter free while non-members pay $100.

True Grit Sydney on June 27, 2026 is a military inspired obstacle event at Dragle Farm, Lower Portland with multiple distances, team options and on site camping. It features a timed Elite competition, a riverside festival and finisher rewar..

A trail running event at Minyon Falls through World Heritage rainforest with 13.1 km, 26.5 km and 50.8 km courses on single track and fire trails; entries are sold out.

Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 18 km wind through Bowen’s coastal reserves and headlands with rocky single track, sandy sections and some coasteering on the longer routes. Courses are marked and marshalled with electronic timing and on cour..

A 16.1 km loop trail run at Helena Valley Primary School on 28 June 2026, featuring a creek crossing, a 1.5 km ascent to a granite summit and rocky single track sections, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club.

A sealed handicap 10 km race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on 28 June 2026. The mass start event is sponsored by ProFeet Podiatry and includes a course map with entry fees managed by the organiser.

Warrnambool Running Club's Race 7 at Tower Hill on 28 June 2026 features an 8 km main race and a 4 km handicap with a wave start, sponsored by Quick Spin Laundry and held within Tower Hill Reserve.

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

A night road and trail run at North Head, Manly NSW on 3 July 2026 offering 5 km and 8 km options, mandatory lights and reflective clothing. Early bird and standard entry fees apply and prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Two day track ultrarunning event at Campbelltown Athletics Centre in Leumeah on 4 and 5 July 2026. Six races from 1 hour to 24 hour plus a marathon, with the 24 hour hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships and walking qualifie..