Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A 100 km trail loop around central Canberra from Rond Terrace, run solo or as a 2–4 person relay with aid stations and electronic timing.

Community running day in Kojonup on August 2, 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and a Kids Dash, with fundraising to support rural mental health and local wellbeing.

Trail races at Tolosa Park on 02 August 2026 include 21 km, 10 km and 5 km routes through mixed forest and rocky singletrack, with an Event Hub offering family activities and coffee from Bean and Leaf.

A handicap club race over 8 km at Fyansford on 2 August 2026 with start and finish next to the Fyansford Hotel. Entry fee details are available on the organiser's entry fees page.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 2 August 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

Trail training from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park: an 18 km return route with steep stairs, single track and significant elevation, plus an 11 km option.

A lakeside backyard ultra at Lake Towerrinning where runners complete a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one remains, with campground accommodation for the event.

Obstacle course weekend at Werribee Racecourse featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, community workouts and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat.

Trail races at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026 across Cooloola Coast sand cliffs, forests and beaches with 11 km, half marathon and marathon distances.

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.

True Grit QLD is a military style obstacle event at Albert River Wines in August 2026 offering 10km and 5km courses with a variety of obstacles, team and solo entry options, on-site camping and free spectator access.

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.

Round two of the Canberra Runners Winter Series takes place at Stromlo Forest Park on 8 August 2026, offering cross country races over 2, 4, 6 and 8 km. The event is open to all ages and to both members and non members.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Mowbray Public School, Lane Cove North, with map-based courses through parks and urban bushland. Adults A$18, school students A$15; SPORTident timing and A$4 hire available.

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.

Run 4 Resilience in Padthaway on 9 August 2026 offers 3km, 7km, 14km and 21km courses across rural trails while supporting Active Farmers work on rural mental health and community wellbeing.