Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with guided training runs through the Blue Mountains National Park. Explore the actual race course with experienced guides in various pace groups across distances from 20km to 45km.

The Dimboola Dash offers a range of distances, from a 5km to a full marathon, on a new walking trail. A 2km kids' dash is also available. The event takes place in Dimboola.

The North Queensland Cross Country Championships returns for its fourth year in the Whitsundays. Runners of all ages and abilities can compete across eight different race distances. The event is set in the scenic Whitsunday Regional Sports..

The Grand Cliff Top Race will take place in Katoomba on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run 18 kilometers.

Test your endurance at St Ives Showground in this classic backyard ultra format. Run a 6.706 km loop every hour until only one runner remains in this ultimate challenge of mental and physical tenacity.

This weekend event at Kooralbyn Valley MTB Park features a Saturday King of the Mountain time trial and a Twilight Team Relay. Sunday hosts a 9km run and a free kids' 2km event. The scenic trail courses are fully marked and include an aid s..

Experience a non competitive walking adventure across Magnetic Island with distances up to 23 km. Support Ronald McDonald House Charities while enjoying a fully supported route and a lively after party.

Five Peaks is a multi distance trail running festival in the Adelaide Hills, featuring a 58 km ultra plus shorter routes that pass native bushland, single track and fire trails, finish at Belair National Park, and offer UTMB Index and ITRA..

Experience the autumn colors of the Yarra Ranges at this scenic trail event near Healesville. Choose from five distances ranging from 10 km to 50 km in the beautiful Maroondah Reservoir Park.

Trail races at Huon Hill, Bandiana on Sunday April 19, 2026 offer a long and a short course across fire trails, singletrack and river paths. Both routes include climbs and fast descents and Strava routes are available.

Join the South East Running Festival in Dandenong for a scenic run through wetlands and parks. With distances ranging from 1km to a half marathon, there is an event for every age and music and food for all.

Scenic circuit along the Yarra River with Half Marathon, 14.066 km and 7.033 km races from Loys Paddock Reserve. AA measured course, chip timing, drink stations and age group awards.

Experience a rugged looped ultra weekend at Blue Range Hut near Canberra with events from a multi day 100 mile challenge to a last lap sprint and a last runner standing loop. Rustic camping, basic facilities and a lively community vibe make..

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with a guided training run through the Blue Mountains. Choose between 20km, 34km, or 45km routes with experienced pace groups and technical stair training.

A multi-distance road running event at Cbus Super Stadium featuring races from 1 km to a three quarter marathon, on-course aid stations, pacers for selected distances, bag storage and event photography.

Hit the trails at the Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in Port Macquarie on 26 April 2026. Coastal Track and Trail Runners offer distances from 7 km up to a full marathon, scenic coastal singletrack and a festival atmosphere for all abilities.

Experience the diverse landscapes of South D’Aguilar National Park at the Brisbane Trail Marathon. Choose between three trail distances starting from the scenic Enoggera Reservoir featuring rainforest and woodland tracks.

A 45 km mountain trail in the Blue Mountains with over 2500 m ascent, technical single track, rock scrambles and creek sections. Entry requires recent trail qualifying results and mandatory safety gear.

Join a community trail running event in the scenic high country of North East Victoria. Support local student wellbeing programs while enjoying various race distances and family friendly activities in Bright.

Experience an outback journey through the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. Run past historic ruins and unique geological sites with distances ranging from 50 kilometers to 100 miles.