Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A three day trail running event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering ten distances from 2.5 km to 217 km, staged options, mandatory in person gear checks, and finisher buckles or medals.

A trail festival at You Yangs Regional Park with distances from 5 km to 100 miles, running on granite peaks, forest trails and rocky technical sections with views over Port Phillip Bay. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Series.

A multi distance trail race on July 18 2026 along the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail from Many Peaks to Barrimoon offering 50 km, two 23 km options and a 12 km taster with aid stations and mandatory gear.

A multi-distance trail event at Mount Coot-Tha near Brisbane, featuring mostly trail terrain and routes that pass historic reservoirs. Distances range from 10 km to 105 km and some longer races carry Western States or UTMB qualifying status..

A team endurance event in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 18–19 July 2026, offering 30km (sold out), 48km and 96km options through rugged trails while fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

A night trail event at Wild Horse Mountain on July 18, 2026, with three distance options and published course maps. Mandatory kit includes a headlamp, water bottle and access to a course map.

A multi distance trail event in Kalgoorlie and Boulder on 19 July 2026 offering 50k, marathon, half marathon and 10 km races. Courses run on bush trails and finish at the Ray Finlayson sporting complex.

A trail event at Ludlows Reserve featuring a winding ascent to Mahers Hill, views of Lake Hume, and two distances: 17.3 km and 8.7 km. Coffee, parking and an aid station at 10 km are available.

Trail run at Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay's Pioneer Valley on 19 July 2026. Three looped distances are available: 6 km, 12 km and 18 km. The marked course returns to the start every 6 km for water and spectator access.

Race 1 in Yolla offers trail courses of 5 km, 12 km and 18.5 km across farmland and native forest. Entry fees vary by distance and age requirements apply.

A trail running event in the Clare Valley with 10 km and 25 km options, aid stations and mandatory safety gear for longer distances. The race is based at Clare Showgrounds and lists Pikes Beer Co and Pikes Wines among its sponsors.

A trail event at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses through national park terrain, on-site drummers and food trucks; bib pickup is on race day and specific junior entry rules apply.

A five-race winter trail series around Canberra with short, middle and longer distance options across local nature reserves and ridges. Course maps and gpx files are provided and series entries include earlybird and late rates.

Beachruns at Mission Beach on 19 July 2026 offers beach courses with ocean views and run-friendly sand, featuring 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, a 1 km children’s dash and a 12 km team relay.

A 10 km handicap race at Geelong Grammar School in Corio on July 19, 2026, with start and finish outside the school and a course map provided. Sponsored by The Manx Myotherapist.

A running festival at Wandin Estate in the Hunter Valley offering marathon, half marathon, 10.5 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids event on a 10.55 km vineyard loop with varied terrain and an entry cap of 2,200.

On 25 July 2026 the Australian Outback Marathon stages 42KM, 21KM, 11KM and 6KM events near Uluru and Kata Tjuta, mostly on unsealed roads and soft sand trails. Multi-day packages include accommodation, transfers and guaranteed race entry.

Trail ultra events of 30 km, 50 km and 100 km start from St Ives Showground in July 2026 and run through Ku-ring-gai Chase, Garigal National Park and Manly Dam with marked routes and aid stations.

Mad Max Marathon is a running festival in Broken Hill on 26 July 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids dash on dirt tracks around the racecourse, with hydration stations, medals for finishers and a charity whee..

Trail running at Bilpin in the Blue Mountains with 16 km and 34 km courses plus a 1.5 km kids event. The non-profit race donates part of each entry to the local Rural Fire Service and provides marked courses with aid stations.