Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 311 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
September 2026
Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.
A 17.6 km clockwise trail loop around Labillardiere Peninsula on Bruny Island, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach with coastal views and a campground nearby.
A multi-distance trail running event at Griffith University Brisbane South on 20 September 2026, featuring 5 km, 10 km and a 21.1 km half marathon and charity support for Diabetes Australia.
A chip-timed trail running event at Lizard Log offering 32 km, half marathon, 11 km and 6 km on bushland and grass with medals and a premium event tee for finishers.
GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.
A community fun run on the car free Federation Trail with 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km options plus a finish line beer and BBQ at Lancefield Hotel.
Trail runs near Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval on 20 September 2026, with distances from 3 km to 50 km and ITRA points for the 50 km.
A club handicap event at Dunnworthy Common with a 5000 m adult race, junior 1 km and 3 km options, a $5 on-the-day adult entry fee, and cash prizes plus awards.
A 21 km fundraising trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit and Woodhouse Activity Centre on 25 September 2026, featuring activity stops and fundraising for the Operation Flinders Foundation.
A trail and road running event in Castlemaine offering a point to point half marathon via the historic steam train route, a forested 10 km loop, and a near flat 5 km in the botanical gardens.
Trail races and ultra-marathons on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, featuring forest tracks, open pasture and climbs to nearly 1400 metres.
A trail run through World Heritage rainforest between O'Reilly's and Binna Burra offering a measured 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km marathon option.
A race day in Wycheproof, VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weighted climbs, team relays, a free 21 km trail by grant and 5.5 km mountain loops.
Overnight backyard ultra on a 4.2 km loop in Townsville with 24-hour 100 km and 10-hour 42 km options, solo or teams of 2–4, timed each hour.
This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.
A new trail event on 27 September 2026 with 13 km, 7 km and 3 km courses through silver peppermint forest, mountain views and a visit to the historic Ridgeway Dam.
A supported trail event on the Yurrebilla Trail offering 56 km, 28 km and 14 km options through national parks near Adelaide on 27 September 2026.
A 5 km grass cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the Winter Cup Series with team prizes and free entry for WAMC members.