Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A Stromlo Forest Park cross country round in the Canberra Runners Winter Series offering 2 km, 4 km, 6 km and 8 km races open to all ages and abilities.

Part of the Saturday Orienteering Series at Kingsford Smith Park, offering beginner-friendly courses, electronic timing with hire available, and standard entry fees with a member discount option.

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.

Community-focused, family-friendly running event in Padthaway SA on 9 August 2026 with 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km course options.

Sealed Handicap 15 km race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont, Australia, with an alternative 5 km event and a mass start format.

A community trail running festival in Dungog NSW on 9th August 2026 featuring races from 5 km to 40 km, kids outdoor activities, local food and music, and fundraising for the Dungog Shire Community Centre.

A four-day supported stage race on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, with long and short course options over varied outback terrain.

An endurance event at Oxley Creek Common with repeated one hour laps of 6.706 km; the final standing runner must complete an extra solo lap to win.

Point-to-point trail event linking the Barossa Valley and Hahndorf, with distances from 16 km to 120 km across vineyards, hills and Heysen Trail sections.

Trail running near Lorne, Victoria on 15 August 2026 with distances from 6 km to 75 km through river crossings, waterfalls and coastal Otway singletrack.

A 24 hour trail event at Ironwood in Black Hill with solo and team formats on a scenic 6.8 km loop plus camping, food and a kids race.

Kangaroo Hoppet is an annual cross country ski event at Falls Creek held on the third Saturday of August, featuring 42 km, 21 km and 7 km races and drawing over 1000 skiers from Australia and overseas.

Multi-distance trail running at Lake Manchester with lakeside loops, river crossings and water stops; family-friendly kids dashes and longer 10 km and 23 km options. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

Granite Island Run in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offers long and short courses plus a Kids' Dash across the causeway with island trails, stairs and coastal views.

A teams marathon handicap at the Cricket Ground in West Ulverstone on 16 August 2026. Individual entrants are randomly placed into teams of four; entrants must be 15 or older, membership is required and the entry fee is A$10.

A trail running event on 16 August 2026 at Yarrabilba near Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring three distances across Plunkett and Wickham parks. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids; routes use marked, sometimes..

Community-focused rural running event in Katanning offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses on 16 August 2026.

Trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km courses on undulating dirt roads and 4WD track.

An 8.2 km handicap race at Anglesea with start and finish at the Anglesea River mouth car park, sponsored by Moore Than Fitness.