Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Event Overview This is a BMF UTA Training Run scheduled for April 12, 2026. It takes place in Kings Tableland, New South Wales, Australia. Course and Distances The run covers sections of the Ultra Trail Australia (UTA) course. The primary r..

The Dimboola Dash offers a range of distances, from a 5km to a full marathon, on a new walking trail. A 2km kids' dash is also available. The event takes place in Dimboola.

The North Queensland Cross Country Championships returns for its fourth year in the Whitsundays. Runners of all ages and abilities can compete across eight different race distances. The event is set in the scenic Whitsunday Regional Sports..

A 17.5 km point-to-point trail run along the iconic Grand Cliff Top Walk in the Blue Mountains. The course connects Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba with 700 meters of elevation gain. Walkers are also welcome on this scenic route.

This weekend event at Kooralbyn Valley MTB Park features a Saturday King of the Mountain time trial and a Twilight Team Relay. Sunday hosts a 9km run and a free kids' 2km event. The scenic trail courses are fully marked and include an aid s..

Explore the Adelaide Hills on the Five Peaks Trail Running Festival's diverse courses. Choose from four distances, from a 10 km run to a 58 km ultra marathon that follows the Yurrebilla Trail. The event finishes in Belair National Park and..

Kick off the Trailsplus Mountain Series at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the Yarra Ranges. Choose from five distances on scenic trails through autumn-coloured gardens. The event supports Canteen, with part of every entry donated to young peop..

Kick off the Riverina Trail Running Series at Huon Hill in Bandiana. This trail run offers a mix of fire trails, singletrack, and river paths across two distances: a 14.8 km long course and a 5 km short course. Expect steep climbs, fast des..

The South East Running Festival returns for a second year at Dandenong Stadium. Choose from four distances, including a children's dash, on a scenic route along Dandenong Creek. The day includes music, food, and family activities.

Run along the scenic Yarra River on a traffic-free, looped trail course. This event offers a half marathon, 14 km, and a 7 km option for runners and walkers. Enjoy chip timing, on-course drink stations, and a pancake breakfast at the finish..

This guided trail run is the final long training session three weeks before Ultra Trail Australia. Runners can choose distances from 20km to 45km on sections of the official UTA course. Experienced trainers provide pace groups and advice on..

Celebrate the 15th Gold Coast Running Festival on April 26, 2026. Choose from six races, including a 3/4 marathon, half marathon, and family friendly shorter distances. Run on a fast, closed road circuit in the Queensland sunshine.

Hit the trails at the Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in Port Macquarie on 26 April 2026. Coastal Track and Trail Runners offer distances from 7 km up to a full marathon, scenic coastal singletrack and a festival atmosphere for all abilities.

Explore Brisbane's trails at the Brisbane Trail Marathon. Choose from three distances on courses starting at Enoggera Reservoir, ranging from 12.5km to a full marathon through eucalypt woodlands and rainforest. The event requires mandatory..

Event Overview The Mt Solitary Ultra is a 45 km trail running event in the Blue Mountains. The course is described as encompassing elements that make trail running exciting, including fast downhill fire and single trails, challenging uphill..

The Bright Fun Run is an annual community fundraiser for Bright P-12 College, powered by volunteers. Held in Bright, Victoria, it features 3 km, 8 km, and 18 km trail courses, plus novelty races for kids. The 2026 event is scheduled for 26..

The Ikara Ultra takes runners into the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. The trails weave through Wilpena Pound, past historic stations and creeks, across a region of profound cultural and geological significance.

Diverge Skyruns takes place in Queenstown, Tasmania from 1-3 May 2026. The event features several running and hiking distances, including skyruns of 50km and 25km. Registration is open, with one distance already sold out.

Experience a self supported trail run through the spectacular coastal scenery of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 27 km to 100 km on a course featuring beaches and single track trails.

The GBR100 will take place in Aeroglen from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 100 kilometers.