Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Take on the Red Dirt Backyard Ultra in Karratha on 27 June 2026, looping flat red dirt and sandy trails from a caravan park. Run one 6.71 km loop every hour until the Last One Standing is crowned in this raw endurance challenge.

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.

True Grit Sydney on June 27, 2026 is a military inspired obstacle event at Dragle Farm, Lower Portland with multiple distances, team options and on site camping. It features a timed Elite competition, a riverside festival and finisher rewar..

A trail running event at Minyon Falls through World Heritage rainforest with 13.1 km, 26.5 km and 50.8 km courses on single track and fire trails; entries are sold out.

Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 18 km wind through Bowen’s coastal reserves and headlands with rocky single track, sandy sections and some coasteering on the longer routes. Courses are marked and marshalled with electronic timing and on cour..

A 16.1 km trail loop in Helena Valley on June 28, 2026, starting and finishing at Helena Valley Primary School. The route includes creek crossings and steep ascents and descents, with hot soup provided after the run.

A sealed handicap 10 km race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on 28 June 2026. The mass start event is sponsored by ProFeet Podiatry and includes a course map with entry fees managed by the organiser.

Warrnambool Running Club's Race 7 at Tower Hill on 28 June 2026 features an 8 km main race and a 4 km handicap with a wave start, sponsored by Quick Spin Laundry and held within Tower Hill Reserve.

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

Southern Sydney Track Ultra returns 4 to 5 July 2026, hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships on a fast new 400 m synthetic track at Campbelltown Sports Centre. Choose from 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races or a marathon for a certif..

A single lap trail half marathon at Lake Parramatta in July featuring technical single track, fire trails and a waterfall. The *21.1 km* course has 386 m elevation, mandatory gear rules and a strict 4 hour cutoff.

Coastal trail races start on Anglesea Main Beach and cover single track, cliffs and beach running across four distances from about 4.3 km to 27.6 km. Courses are marked by colour and a Finish Line Sprint time is recorded for each runner.

Trail running at Fox Creek Bike Park near Cudlee Creek with multiple distances, fire trail and single track, sustained climbs, drink stations, medals and a free kids cross-country run.

A club handicap race over 10 km at Royal Park in Point Lonsdale, held under the Point Lonsdale Health & Wellness banner and listed as part of the local cross country program.