Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 314 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.
October 2026
Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 20 km through Paluma Village rainforest with technical, remote trails and required safety gear for longer distances.
A community-run series of races on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield, featuring marathon to junior 2 km events and fundraising for the Cancer Council.
Trail running event in Pomona offering two distances, professional timing, race photos, a charity BBQ, coffee cart and series points for Season 14 Round 2.
A community running event at Frogwood Arboretum celebrating its 10th anniversary with short races, a 3 km walk, prizes and a chocolate medal for all participants.
A five week Tuesday evening series at Stromlo Forest Park featuring 2 km and 5 km races with on-the-day entries and reduced fees for members and youth.
An overnight Halloween trail-running event on a 7 km forest loop near Pembrooke / Port Macquarie with multiple race options and a midnight change of direction.
A last-person-standing ultramarathon in Pyalong: hourly hill laps on a 4.2 km, 300 m ascent course with rest areas, live tracking, and $39,000 AUD in 2027 prizes.
The opening stage of the Bright Alpine Climb, this 10.5 km trail run ascends 1345 meters up Mount Buffalo via The Big Walk. Starting from Porepunkah, it finishes at the historic Buffalo Chalet with shuttle services provided. A mandatory gear list app..
An elimination-format race at Gold Coast Cycle Centre where runners complete repeated laps until cut, with junior and capped entries and distances ranging up to 50 km.
A looped trail running event in Mount Victoria offering distances from 5 km to 50 km plus a Last One Standing endurance race, with a 200 runner limit.
A two-day festival in Portland featuring coastal trail ultras, road marathon and shorter races plus school and open relays.
Trail runs from Cascade Brewery Bar into Kunanyi foothills with Enduro 17 km, Sport 11 km and Explorer 4 km; Halloween Medieval theme and post-race food and drinks.
Trail running on October 31, 2026 with two courses: a scenic 6 km from Hopetoun Park and a 19 km route from Stanwell Park, both finishing at Hopetoun Park.
An evening Halloween-themed running event at Nerang Sports Centre offering 2.5 km and 6 km races, themed merchandise, live entertainment and community fundraising.
A community event at Field of Dreams in West Tamworth on Oct 31 where participants lap a 1 km loop to collectively reach 14,500 km and support The Beacon Truck.
A limited hour running event at Oxley Creek Common with 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour formats on a 5 km loop that reaches the Secret Forest.
A solo backyard ultra on 6.71 km loops in Cairncross State Forest where runners repeat one-hour loops until a single finisher remains.
Women-led, inclusive trail run in Kedumba Valley featuring a 26.4 km loop with 1,510 m ascent on challenging trails.
Sprint-style school-ground orienteering at Covenant Christian School with multiple course options, SPORTident timing, weekly relays, and member discounts.
November 2026
A 12.0 km ascent from Tavare Park to Mt Feathertop with 1650 m vertical climb, staggered self-selected starts, no on-course aid and potential route shortening to Federation Hut in bad weather.