Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Surefoot Race, part of the Mountain Goat Trail Series by Run Vault, is a challenging half marathon trail run held at Mt Coot-Tha, starting from the Legacy Way Car Park. The course features a mix of speedy downhill fire trails and demanding climbs, including the Pinnacles track, Powerful Owl trai..

The Bellarine Rail Trail Run is a scenic running event held along the Bellarine Rail Trail, offering two distance options: 17 km and 34 km. The course is known for its flat terrain, making it accessible for a range of runners. The event takes place in the Bellarine Peninsula region, providing a uniq..

Bright Run Fest is a trail running event held in Bright, Victoria, showcasing the region's scenic beauty. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the festival offers multiple race distances including 10km, 16km, 28km, and a challenging 50km Bright Ultra, along with a 2km kids' race. Participants receive meda..

Capital to Coast is a 100km multistage running event held annually from Canberra to the South Coast of New South Wales. Spanning three days, it features nine stages ranging from 8km to 15km, including a prologue on Friday and multiple stages over Saturday and Sunday. The course offers a scenic mix o..

Wonderland Run 2025 takes place in the scenic Grampians National Park at Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia. This event features a variety of distances, including a revamped 50km course and a new 10km run replacing the previous 8km on Saturday. Additionally, participants can opt for a 20km hike on Sunda..

The Wild Earth Coastal High Trail Run is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland of Queensland, Australia. Celebrating its 10th physical edition, the race takes place within the pristine, World-Heritage listed Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Participants can..

The Cape Pallarenda Trail Run, part of Australia's largest Trail Running Series, takes place at Cape Pallarenda near Townsville, Queensland. This event offers four distances: 5km, 12km, 21km, and 42km, catering to a range of trail runners from juniors to experienced athletes. The course features div..

The Flinders Island Running Festival, held annually in early September on Tasmania’s Flinders Island, offers a family-friendly celebration of trail running with a strong community focus. The 2025 event features a variety of distances including a 42km trail marathon, 25km and 11km runs, and a unique..

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a challenging 45km trail race held in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. The course follows the historic Six Foot Track from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, offering runners a scenic and rugged experience through natural bushland. Established in 1984,..

The Coastal Classic is a renowned 30km trail running race held in the Royal National Park, NSW, Australia. The course runs from Otford to Bundeena, offering runners a challenging and scenic experience along one of Australia's most stunning coastal tracks. Participants encounter diverse terrain inclu..

The Yarrabilba Trail Fest is a unique trail running event held near the growing community of Yarrabilba, conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Set within Plunkett Regional Park, Wickham National Park, and Wickham Timber Reserve, the festival offers runner..

Race #4 Cleland National Park is a popular trail running event held in Cleland National Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. The course features a challenging hilly terrain with native woodlands, forests, perched swamps, creeks, and potential waterfalls, offering spectacular views o..

The Hounslow Classic is an epic trail running event set in the stunning Grose Valley Wilderness near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Known for its brutal climbs, steep technical terrain, and breathtaking sandstone cliffs, the race offers runners jaw-dropping views and challenging course..

The Surf Coast Century is an ultra marathon event held in Anglesea along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, featuring stunning coastal and hinterland trails. Participants can choose from 100km and 50km solo runs or join relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners, making it accessible for both seasoned ultra runner..

The Collie River Ultra Marathon (CRU100) is a premier trail running event held in the picturesque town of Collie, Western Australia. Participants can choose from three event categories: a 100km solo run, a 50km solo run, or a relay marathon for teams of 2-5 runners. The course features stunning trai..

The Puffing Billy Running Festival takes place at Emerald Lake Park in Emerald, Victoria, Australia. This two-day event features a variety of distances including a 1.2km Junior Dash, a 5km Family Fun Run, and a 13.5km Classic run from Belgrave to Emerald. The festival offers a unique challenge where..

The Mighty Jarrah Trail Run is a premier trail running event held in Dwellingup, Western Australia. It offers multiple race distances including 21km (Almighty Trail Run), 12km (Mighty Trail Run), 6km (Mini Trail Run), and a 6km Doggie Dash, catering to a wide range of runners and trail enthusiasts...

The Beachside Dash, held at Depena Reserve, Dolls Point, NSW, Australia, is a popular annual fun run now in its 18th year. The event features professionally timed 2km, 5km, and 10km races suitable for all fitness levels, whether walking, jogging, or running. The 10km race consists of two laps of the..

The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest, held annually in Airlie Beach, Queensland, celebrates its 20th year in 2025. Organized by the Whitsunday Running Club, the event features multiple trail running distances including the challenging 58km Ultra, the original 28km trail, the 11km Honeyeater Shokz Chal..

The Maribyrnong River Run is a scenic running event held at Footscray Park, Footscray, along the beautiful Maribyrnong River. Now in its third year, the event offers three distance options: a half marathon (21.1km), a 10km run, and a 5km run/walk, catering to runners of all abilities. Participants e..