Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

The Gold Coast Running Festival on 26 April 2026 offers races from a 1 km fun run to a three quarters marathon on a closed road circuit described as fast and safe. The event marks its 15th anniversary and includes options for families.

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.

Event Overview The Mt Solitary Ultra is a 45 km trail running event in the Blue Mountains. The course is described as encompassing elements that make trail running exciting, including fast downhill fire and single trails, challenging uphill..

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.

Experience the wild landscape of Tasmania with Diverge Skyruns. From technical mountain summits to a unique race against a heritage steam train, this event offers a variety of trail distances for runners and hikers.

Experience coastal trail running at the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Choose from distances ranging from a kids race to 100 km while taking in the wilderness and ocean views three hours from Melbourne.

Push your limits at the Melbourne Frontyard Ultra in Studley Park on 2 May 2026, a backyard ultra where runners tackle a timed loop each hour and go as far as they can. Expect scenic trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

Experience a coastal trail running festival through the technical terrain and sand dunes of Tomaree National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 6 km to 32 km in the scenic Port Stephens region.

Experience the rugged beauty of Albury at the Nail Can Hill Run. Choose from a trail run, mountain bike ride, or multisport challenge through scenic fire tracks and ridges finishing at Bonnie Doon Park.

Experience a rugged trail run through the interior of Hamilton Island. This event features a challenging 24km half marathon, team relays, and multiple flat distance options for junior runners.

Join guided training runs in the Blue Mountains to prepare for Ultra Trail Australia. Experience the actual race stairs and trails with professional coaches in three different pace groups for distances between 11 and 24 km.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Experience historical trails and the iconic Swan View Railway Tunnel in John Forrest National Park. Support a meaningful charity while choosing from four distinct trail distances in Western Australia.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..