Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A training run on the Hounslow 17 km course in the Blue Mountains National Park, following cliff-top tracks and stair descents, with three pace groups, mandatory race gear, and NPWS ECO PASS licensing.

A 23 km handicap trail race at Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails near Latrobe, TAS. Entry requires PCCCT membership and minimum age 15; runners must be self-supported and carry mandatory safety kit.

A team handicap race in Yolla on June 14 2026 where teams complete two 8.5 km legs. Entries require PCCCT membership, are taken online during May 23 to June 7, and cost A$10.00 per person for a team of two.

A coastal trail event in Torquay on June 20 2026 offering marathon half marathon teams of two and a new 8 km singletrack option along the Surf Coast Walk.

A timed running and walking festival at Park 10 in North Adelaide offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour events on a 2,175 metre loop, with aid station, electronic timing, finisher medals, first aid and toilets.

The Trail Run at Noosa Enduro on 20 June 2026 offers 10km, 6km and a kids 1km race in the Noosa Hinterland, with timing, prizes, medical support and sustainability measures including an environmental levy.

A multi-distance community run in Portland on 21 June 2026, featuring a free 1 km kids dash and four courses from an Irish Mad Mile to a 25 km trail, with two dollars per entry donated to Beats Cycle for Hope.

Experience the Freycinet Peninsula on 21 June 2026 with scenic 11 km and challenging 29 km circuits around Wineglass Bay. Field capped at 200 runners, with rough marked trails and a longer course requiring good fitness and gear.

A mountain stage near Baranduda on June 21, 2026, featuring a 16.3 km long course with about 845 m climb and a 6.9 km short course. Trails include farmland sections, technical terrain, and a prominent descent.

Experience hilly forestry trails and native woodland at this winter event near Canberra. Choose from three distances including a marathon qualifier for the Six Foot Track with spectacular views from Mt Amungula.

A Super Trail event on the NSW South Coast on June 21, 2026, featuring coastal views, clifflines and multiple race distances. Options include 21 km, 12 km, 5 km and 2 km events for racing or recreational running.

A midwinter headtorch trail run at Knocklofty near West Hobart with three course distances through native bush, firetrail and single track, offering night views of Hobart and Kunanyi; headtorches and red lights are recommended.

A trail event in Serpentine National Park on 21 June 2026 offering three marked courses (5.8 km, 11.8 km, 21.3 km), a start/finish village with drummers and food, and child age and experience requirements for each course.

A 25 km trail running and mountain bike event along the Oaks Fire Trail in Blue Mountains National Park, running from Woodford train station to Euroka Campground. Aid station at 12 km and finish-line food and drinks are included.

A club-organised 12.2 km King of the Mountain handicap race at the You Yangs with a 5 km alternative, based at the Turntable Carpark near Flinders Peak in Little River, Australia.

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

A two-day running festival in Wondai on 27 and 28 June 2026 featuring sealed rail-trail runs and cross-country forest trails from 1 km up to the marathon, with on-course aid stations, first aid and weekend bib collection.

Lofty's Revenge is a trail running event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit with 50km, 28km and 10km options. It includes a 50km three person teams relay and a 10km field limited to 50 runners.

A backyard ultra near Karratha on 27 June 2026 where runners complete a 6.71 km loop each hour until one person remains. Solo entries only, mixed red dirt trail, tiered entry fees and on-course duck spot prizes.

A 27 kilometre out-and-back run on Mt Sugarloaf from the top to Wakefield and back on 27 June 2026. Online registration is required; NXC members enter free while non-members pay $100.