Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Conquer The Summit is a community running event every March in the Adelaide Hills, raising funds for youth charities. Runners can choose from a half-marathon, quarter-marathon, 5K, or a Kids' Dash, on a route that finishes at the top of Mt..

The Sydney Trail Series visits St Ives on three spring dates, offering courses from 7 to 30 km through the Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Runners can expect technical trails and scenic paths along Cowan Creek. The event i..

Experience the inaugural Highlands Running Festival in Burradoo featuring scenic riverfront paths and distances from 2 km to a half marathon. Join the community at Oxley College for a day of running and rewards.

A multi-distance trail and skyrunning festival in Bright and Mount Buffalo, Victoria. Events range from a 100 km Bright Ultra to a 2 km junior run and include team relays and multi-stage slams.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Hobart through a three day trail running festival. Choose from distances ranging from 9 km to 66 km while exploring ferny gullies and ancient boulder fields.

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship brings off-road triathlon and trail running to Dunsborough, Australia. Athletes compete for regional titles across seven races, from a full-distance triathlon to a 12K trail run. The event includes commu..

Explore the ridges of Hassans Walls Reserve on trails ranging from 5km to a 50km ultra. This festival offers races for all ages, with camping, live music, and stunning valley views. Every finisher earns a medal.

The Inverloch Running Festival offers a weekend of coastal running on Victoria's Bass Coast in late March 2026. Choose from distances including a marathon, half marathon, 14km, 5km, and a family 2km run. The event finishes with a festival f..

Celebrate 20 years of the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge on Mount Canobolas near Orange. The 11 km course takes runners and walkers over three peaks with 520 metres of climbing. Join the anniversary event in March 2026.

Event Details The Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Autumn Edition takes place on Friday, April 3, 2026. The race is a 21 km single-lap course with 445 m of elevation gain and loss. The start and finish location is Eric Mobbs Reserve in Castle H..

Unbroken is a team trail marathon relay run through the night in Alexandra Hills. Teams of two or four each run multiple 14 km loops in the Scribbly Gums Conservation Area. The weekend includes camping options, festival atmosphere, and rewa..

Enjoy a 5 km family friendly trail run at Slalom Plaza in the scenic mountains of Falls Creek. This Easter holiday event is open to participants of all experience levels looking to explore mountain trails.

The Wild Horse Criterium offers runs from a marathon to a free kids dash on Easter Sunday 2026. Races start and finish at the Wild Horse Mountain car park on a mixed-terrain 10.5 km lap.

Experience the beauty of the Western Australia sunset coast at this multi-distance event in Mullaloo. Choose from 10km up to a 64km ultra marathon with individual and team options along scenic coastal paths.

Take on the Bibbulmun Track in WA at Delirious WEST, a four day trail ultramarathon 8 to 12 April 2026 offering 100 and 200 mile options. Wild coastal scenery, rugged single track and staffed aid stations make this a true endurance adventur..

The Alpine Challenge offers a range of mountain trail runs in Falls Creek, from a demanding 100-mile course over Victoria's highest peaks to shorter distances. With events for adults, teens, and kids, it provides an option for many runners..

Experience the Jabulani Challenge in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park. Choose between 12km, 22km, and 45km courses featuring sandstone cliffs and single track trails near Mount Colah.

Event Overview Run Tarra Bulga is a trail running event held within and around Tarra-Bulga National Park in Balook, Victoria, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive east of Melbourne. The event takes place on April 11th, 2026. The national park..

Elliot's Revenge is a popular trail run in Queensland's Bowling Green Bay National Park, featuring creek crossings and hilly terrain. With distances of 6km, 12km, and 21km, it's part of a larger trail running series. The event includes full..

The Werribee Mansion Run on April 12, 2026 offers a rare chance to run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5.5km run/walk, and a kids dash. All finishers get a medal,..