Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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, family friendly running event through Katanning farms offering 3km, 7km, 14km and 21km 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.

A community trail event at Devilbend Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula offering multiple distances, a kids Magic Mile, and fundraising for the Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club.

Guided training on the Hounslow 17 km Blue Mountains course with steep terrain, stairs, pace groups and optional extra distance.

Trail running in Glenbrook National Park with 25 km, 34 km and 42.2 km courses from Euroka Clearing, multiple aid stations and a required 500 ml water capacity.

Free monthly trail run at Apple Tree Park, Springbrook offering stair repeats, time-based out-and-backs, and a 15 km Purlingbrook option with snacks provided.

A three day trail festival at Robin Falls with multiple timed races, camping and on course aid stations supporting remote outreach programs.

Trail running across Avon Valley from a Kids Dash to a 65 km ultra, with team relays, transfer rules and optional XCover insurance.

Saturday Orienteering Series event at Vision Valley on 22 August 2026 offering Warm Up, Short Line, Long Line and Score courses with SPORTident timing and entry options.

Join the Russell Falls Trail Run on 23 August 2026 for a scenic 6.2 km through towering Tasmanian trees and past picturesque waterfalls. Mostly accessible trail surfaces make it an inviting run for many, with entries at $40.

A final round of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga on August 23, 2026. Three trail distances are offered with aid stations, parking, and on-site coffee.

A point-to-point trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, running through rainforest, eucalypt forest and pine plantations. The event is a 64 km solo race or a 64 km team relay for 2 to 4 runners.

The Mt Coot-Tha Trail Festival will take place in Mount Coot-Tha on Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 12 and 21 kilometers.

Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park Belmont on August 23, 2026 run as a handicap event with invitational and on-day entries.

Run the Bellarine Rail Trail on Sunday 23 August 2026 with 17 km and 34 km options; entries capped at 300 and fees increase in mid-August.

Trail running at Coopernook State Forest offering four distances, age-based entry rules, mandatory gear checks, camper parking and finishers' medals.