Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Mt Beauty Running Festival in Mt Beauty, Victoria on 16 May 2026 offers several race distances through the Upper Kiewa Valley autumn colours. The event includes a schools challenge, food stalls, and a plastic cup free hydration policy.

An obstacle course event in the Barossa with 10 km and 5 km options, a competitive Elite category with timed results, on-site unpowered camping and free spectator entry. Waves run regularly to manage course flow.

Join this women only trail running event at Lake Manchester featuring 4.4km, 10km, and 21km courses. Participants enjoy professional timing and beautiful nature trails while supporting environmental initiatives.

A backyard ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one remains. It runs 22 to 24 May 2026 as part of Ultra Series W.A and AUTRA members receive a 10% discount.

Trail races on Magnetic Island on 23 May 2026 with marked single-track courses of 6 km, 12 km and 21 km, technical terrain and coastal views, finishing inside the Arcadia Village Hotel. SeaLink is the travel partner offering discounted retu..

Ivory's Rock Spartan Trifecta Weekend on May 23 and 24 2026 offers Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race across volcanic, creek and forest terrain, plus travel packages, spectator options and a Trifecta pass.

Bustard Express at Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park on 23 May 2026 is a Pony Express style four hour trail event where solo runners or teams complete laps of three loop options: 3.2 km, 7.2 km or 14.5 km.

Trail races at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale on 24 May 2026, with distances from 2 km up to 50 km and a 10 km canicross option; maps and GPS files are provided and registration is via Humanitix.

A Runner vs Machine event in Devonport Tasmania on Sunday May 24 2026 with races from 400 m to 7 km, organised by Everyday Lions Events.

Trail running events take place in Port Macquarie on 24 May 2026 and in Coopernook on 23 August 2026. Distances include 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km and 4 km, and participants may run or walk solo or with a dog.

Trail running at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek on 24 May 2026, with multiple out and back courses, live music and wine at the cellar door. Options include a 15 km medium course and a short kids dash.

Run the Gap 2026 in Halls Gap, VIC offers 6 km, 12 km and a 21 km trail run with tiered entry pricing and Family Pass options. Race numbers are collected at Centenary Hall; raincheck is available, no refunds.

The Douglas Dash is a 5km urban trail run on the beach sand and dirt tracks of Port Douglas. It's part of the local carnival and is a dog-friendly event where all finishers receive a medal.

Trail races at Bonnie Doon Park, West Albury on May 24, 2026 include a 14.8 km course (±435 m) and a 5 km course (±180 m). The routes feature singletrack, flowing MTB-style sections and the "Powerlines" descent.

A beach running event at Whitehaven Beach on 24 May 2026 offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and junior distances, with published entry fees and a course map referenced by the organiser.

An outback obstacle run in Julia Creek on May 29 and 30, 2026 offering a 2 km kids course through to 15 km for adults. Obstacles are optional and timed races include prizes for the top three men and women in each distance.

Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra challenges runners to a 6.7 km loop each hour until one remains. Set on a 1600 acre cattle property near Nanango, Queensland, the course threads timbered ridges, creek flats and a historic homestead.

Trail runs through Kalbarri Gorge with river sections, ladders and on-course abseils. Options include an 8 km Ultra with a 20 m abseil and 4 km Enduro, Taste and Junior courses with smaller abseils.

A multi-format trail running event at Ewen Maddock Dam featuring repeated 5 km laps, with 24hr, 10hr, 5hr and 5 km options for solo runners, pairs, teams and families and on-site Race HQ services.

Three winter trail races near Melbourne across forest, coastal and mountain terrain, each offering multiple short, medium and long distances. Race day elements include a social atmosphere with live music, coffee and food trucks.