Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Join a guided Blue Mountains stair training run in Katoomba on Feb 1, 2026, with routes from 11 to 25 km and pace groups for all abilities. Licensed trainers lead safe park sessions and provide pre run maps and gear guidance.

Run the iconic Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair Overland Track in Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness. This remote, variable weather one day event is limited to 60 entrants and rewards experienced trail runners seeking an alpine challenge.

Join Robe Run on Saturday 7 February 2026 on South Australia's Limestone Coast, with distances from a kids dash to a full marathon over coastal trails, beach and road. Expect stunning Long Beach views, on course support and medals for main..

The John Forrest Trail Run will take place in Hovea on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

Enjoy a scenic coastal Sunset Run between Portarlington and St Leonards, family run and raising funds for youth services. Pick a half marathon, 10 km or fun 4 km Bully Buster and earn a finishers medal.

Run the Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra on Saturday 14 February 2026 along the scenic Yaberoo Budjara Trail from Burns Beach Road in Joondalup, Western Australia. Choose from 50km, 25km, 15km, 10km or 5km and enjoy coastal bushland, evening vi..

Take on the Australian Alpine Ascent in Perisher Valley with 27 km, 55 km or 80 km trail routes through stunning Snowy Mountains scenery. Aid stations, timing chips and finisher medals await, and Extreme runners who summit and return earn t..

Hit the scenic trails at Wyaralong Dam with 8.9 km or 13.9 km out and back courses, professionally timed with race photos available. Earn series points for your club, enjoy post race coffee and a random prize draw for a fun community finish..

Join the Tower Run at the Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival for scenic, undulating courses from a 1 km kids dash to a 21.1 km half marathon. Enjoy live acts, markets and family fun while supporting local community groups.

Guided trail run at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, following the UTA course for 18 to 32 km with pace groups and shuttle support. Part of the 16 week Streek program, this is the first long run before recovery week.

Join the Happy Coastal 2026 Reservoir Run at Happy Valley Reservoir for a scenic 7 km loop and longer options of 14 km and half marathon, with part proceeds supporting ACRF. Enjoy new trails, lake views and a finisher medal for every runner..

Take on the rugged trails of Mt Buller at Hut 2 Hut Oscars100, a weekend of epic running from 20 to 22 February 2026. Choose 10 km, 50 km or the challenging 100 km that tackles ten peaks and about 5800 m of climbing for serious mountain thr..

The Archie is a 50km trail running event held as part of Hut 2 Hut Weekend, scheduled for February 20–22, 2026. The page positions Archies 50 within a broader festival of outdoor races and provides dedicated resources for participants, incl..

The Goat is a fierce 1.68 km sprint trail up Castle Hill in Townsville on 20 February 2026, climbing 232 m and offering a $1,600 prize pool. Limited spots make this fast, steep challenge ideal for runners seeking an intense hill test.

Run through ancient Gondwanan rainforests and buttongrass plains at Takayna Trail, a scenic ultramarathon fundraiser in remote north west Tasmania. Choose 22, 37 or 62 km and support the Bob Brown Foundation; entries are full with a waitlis..

Scenic beach and trail runs around Tidal River at Wilsons Prom with distances from 6 to 75 km, welcoming families and adventurous runners. Routes are unmarked so bring a map or app and note longer distances require experience and mandatory..

Tackle Townsville's iconic Castle Hill on Sunday 22 February 2026 with 3km, 7km or 10km trail options through dry rocky single track, stairs and rock scrambles. Expect technical terrain, great views and age group prizes for all levels.

Join the Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series, five trail races from Black Hill on 23 November 2025 to the Surf Run at Port Elliot in March 2026. Celebrate the club's fifth anniversary at the opener and choose from 5 to 22 km courses to cha..

Run the Snowy Mountains from Lake Crackenback Resort on scenic trails through snow gum forest, alpine meadows and mountain streams. Distances up to 51.6 km with the UTRA50 hosting the 2026 AUTRA Short Course National Championship.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.