Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail running in Dunkeld with distances from 6.4km to 50km on GPS measured courses featuring varied terrain and summit sections in the Grampians.

Backroads Gravel in Nabawa WA on August 8 2026 offers multiple gravel ride and run distances from short youth races to a 160 km course, with fundraising for a local charity.

Multi-distance trail races in Queensland on 8 August 2026, featuring mountainous terrain, technical single track and distances from 10 km to 100 miles.

Obstacle-course event at The Kooralbyn Valley on 8 August 2026 offering 10km and 5km courses, many obstacles, on-site camping and finisher T shirts.

A trail running event in Blackwood VIC held in August with multiple distances including 70 km, offering UTMB ITRA points and raising funds for Berry Street.

Trail running at Booths Winery in the Warby Ranges with races from a 2 km kids run to a 50 km ultra plus local food and beer.

A Stromlo Forest Park cross country round in the Canberra Runners Winter Series offering 2 km, 4 km, 6 km and 8 km races open to all ages and abilities.

Part of the Saturday Orienteering Series at Kingsford Smith Park, offering beginner-friendly courses, electronic timing with hire available, and standard entry fees with a member discount option.

Trail running that starts inside Monarto Safari Park before public opening and finishes at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge, with multiple distance options.

Trail running on MTB singletrack in Railton, Tasmania on 9 August 2026, with 5 km, 12 km and 18 km courses, on course no assistance and electrolytes at the start finish.

Community running event in Padthaway SA offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses across working farms to support rural wellbeing.

Sealed Handicap 15 km race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont, Australia, with an alternative 5 km event and a mass start format.

A community trail running festival in Dungog NSW on 9th August 2026 featuring races from 5 km to 40 km, kids outdoor activities, local food and music, and fundraising for the Dungog Shire Community Centre.

A four-day supported stage race on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, with long and short course options over varied outback terrain.

An endurance event at Oxley Creek Common with repeated one hour laps of 6.706 km; the final standing runner must complete an extra solo lap to win.

Point-to-point trail event linking the Barossa Valley and Hahndorf, with distances from 16 km to 120 km across vineyards, hills and Heysen Trail sections.

Trail running near Lorne, Victoria on 15 August 2026 with distances from 6 km to 75 km through river crossings, waterfalls and coastal Otway singletrack.

A 24 hour trail event on 15–16 August 2026 at Black Hill with solo 24 hour and 12 hour options plus team relays, scenic 6.8 km laps and on-site camping and amenities.

Kangaroo Hoppet is an annual cross country ski event at Falls Creek held on the third Saturday of August, featuring 42 km, 21 km and 7 km races and drawing over 1000 skiers from Australia and overseas.

Multi-distance trail running at Lake Manchester with lakeside loops, river crossings and water stops; family-friendly kids dashes and longer 10 km and 23 km options. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.