Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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..

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with a guided training run through the Blue Mountains. Choose between 20km, 34km, or 45km routes with experienced pace groups and technical stair training.

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.

Experience the diverse landscapes of South D’Aguilar National Park at the Brisbane Trail Marathon. Choose between three trail distances starting from the scenic Enoggera Reservoir featuring rainforest and woodland tracks.

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..

Experience an outback journey through the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. Run past historic ruins and unique geological sites with distances ranging from 50 kilometers to 100 miles.

Experience the wild landscape of Tasmania with Diverge Skyruns. From technical mountain summits to a unique race against a heritage steam train, this event offers a variety of trail distances for runners and hikers.

Experience coastal trail running at the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Choose from distances ranging from a kids race to 100 km while taking in the wilderness and ocean views three hours from Melbourne.

Run coastal trails and sandy shores at Trail Run Australia Tomaree in Fingal Bay on 3 May. Choose from 6, 12, 21 or 32 km routes through Tomaree National Park with beach finishes, family friendly facilities and a free Kids Mud Rats.

The Nail Can Hill Run features multiple events including an 11.3km trail run and a 15km mountain bike ride around the Nail Can Range in Albury. Races start on Centaur Road and finish at Bonnie Doon Park. A free shuttle bus and bag drop are..

The Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon is a 24 km race along the trails of Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Alongside the main event, there are team relay and junior race options. Participants can take advantage of free race day..

Join guided training runs in the Blue Mountains to prepare for Ultra Trail Australia. Experience the actual race stairs and trails with professional coaches in three different pace groups for distances between 11 and 24 km.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Experience historical trails and the iconic Swan View Railway Tunnel in John Forrest National Park. Support a meaningful charity while choosing from four distinct trail distances in Western Australia.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Experience the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in Cowaramup, featuring 80 km solo and team races or a 42 km trail marathon. Join this Western Australian trail event by securing one of the strictly limited entry spots.

Event Overview The Kokoda Challenge Sunshine Coast is a charity team endurance event held in Imbil State Forest on Gubbi Gubbi Country. The event starts in the town of Kenilworth. It is organized to honor the Australian Defence Force member..

Experience pure mountain running in the picturesque valley of Wandiligong Victoria. Challenge yourself on technical trails and steep ascents across Mystic Mountain and Goldmine Ridge with distances ranging from 2 km to 26 km.