Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Hidden Valley Trail Run is the finale of Outer Limits’ Trail Run Series, relocated to Hidden Valley, Paluma, Queensland due to Paluma Range road closures. The event offers three distances—the 6 km short, 10 km middle, and 20 km long—with a junior option in the shorter distance. Runners navigate full..

SEQ Trail Running Series kicks off Season 13 with Round 1 at Enoggera Reservoir, Brisbane. The event offers two trail options: a short course of 8.4 km and a long course of 12.9 km, weaving around the reservoir area. It features a professionally timed race, with on-site race photos available for pur..

Sydney Trail Marathon is a trail running event in the Sydney region organized by 180 Cadence. It offers two races on the October long weekend: STM 42, a 42 km trail marathon with +887 m / -887 m, and STM 21, a 21 km trail course with +445 m / -445 m. The event aims for a world-class experience with..

Hume + Hovell Ultra is a community-run trail event in Tumbarumba, NSW, centered at Henry Angel Trackhead and following the Hume & Hovell Walking Track. It offers 22km, 50km, and 100km races, plus a 100km relay, tracing the explorers’ 1824 route to Port Phillip Bay. Runners traverse native bushland a..

The Great NOSH Footrace is an annual trail running event held in Middle Harbour, Sydney. It offers four distances: the Classic 14km from Lindfield to Forestville, the XL NOSH 30km from Forestville to Lindfield and back, plus a 5km NOSH Fling and a 3km NOSH Dash, all on off-road trails. The 50th edit..

TRSA's Mount Bold Trail Championship is held at Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve near Kangarilla, SA. The course offers four distances: extra-long 35km (1070m ascent), long 25km (810m), medium 17km (640m), and short 10km (460m), plus a kids option. The route winds through woodlands, swamps and creeks, d..

Blackall100 is a trail running ultramarathon set on the Blackall Range in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland. Runners choose from three distances — 100km, 50km and 21km — tackling a course that winds through ferny forests, subtropical rainforest, tall eucalypts, waterfalls and quiet hinterland h..

Pemby Trail Fest 2025 is a three-day trail running event held 17–19 October in Pemberton, WA. The event is organised by Perth Trail Series. Entry fees range from AUD $25.00 to $297.00 depending on the chosen race and ticket type. The weekend includes an evening run on Friday, multiple races on Satu..

Roller Coaster Run, Melbourne’s Mountain Run, is held at Kalorama Memorial Reserve along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Kalorama, VIC, Australia, inside the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Established in 2012, it has grown into a Melbourne trail classic drawing 1,000+ runners to lush forest trails...

BRuTUS is a challenging 60km trail ultra held in the scenic Brindabella Ranges, starting and finishing at Blue Range Hut in the Australian Capital Territory. The course features 2000m of elevation gain, traversing rugged terrain including One Stick Road, East West Road, and the Cotter Catchment Area..

Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold 2025 takes place at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast, Australia, across October 18–19, 2025. The event offers a Coolangatta Sprint and the Coolangatta Gold 25.6 km, the long course. On Sunday, the lineup includes the Coolangatta Gold Youth Challenge (entries via..

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is a night-time trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This 21 km point-to-point course starts at Golden Jubilee Field and finishes at St Ives Showground, with an elevation gain of 556 m. Runners navigate flowing single tracks, technical climb..

Compass Club South 2025 at Cockle Creek, Tasmania, Australia marks the eighth edition of the Compass Club series, which visits Australia’s compass points. The event offers two long-distance options: a 42-kilometre marathon and a 21-kilometre half marathon, plus a 7-kilometre fun run. Competitors fol..

Set in Euroka Clearing within Glenbrook National Park, the Glenbrook Marathon offers a true trail-running experience in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. The event features three course options: 25 km, 34 km, and the full marathon, all on single-track and fire trails with challenging climbs and s..

The Turtle and the Lamb Trail Run is an adventurous event held in Dinden National Park near Cairns, featuring stunning scenery and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from three distances: a tough 19 km course with significant climbs and thrilling downhill sections, a 6 km loop that include..

The Manning Park Trail Run is a volunteer-driven community event at Manning Park in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia. Participants can walk or run 5km or 10km. The course encircles historic Azelia Ley Homestead, traverses hilly bushland, and ascends the 192-step Manning Park Stairs to a summit with..

The Heysen 105 Ultra Marathon is a premier trail running event held along the iconic Heysen Trail in South Australia. Established in 2011, it has grown to become one of the largest ultra marathons in the state, featuring a variety of distances from 13km to 161km. Participants can experience diverse..

Not BUTTER - 2025 is a 24-hour trail running event held at Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea, Queensland, Australia. Marketed as the country’s only 24-hour trail race, it offers multiple formats: 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, plus Sunday “Drop” events in 5km, 4km and 3km distances. Runners complete laps on th..

Trail Run Australia’s Sunshine Coast 10hr Ultra takes place at Ewen Maddock Dam in Landsborough, Queensland. The event is a time-based trail challenge offering a 6 km rainforest lap for solo runners, pairs and teams (up to 60 km total across up to 10 laps), plus a 5 km Family Fun lap. The 6 km cours..

Lamington Classic Trail Run, held in Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia, is Australia’s oldest trail run (since 1970). It follows the Border Track through rainforest, offering stunning scenery and views. The event includes two course options: a 21.3 km one-way crossing from designated st..