Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Broome International Airport Marathon is held at Cable Beach, Broome WA on 5 July 2026 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km and 10.5 km races on firm, hard packed sand with aid stations about every 5 km.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

Three consecutive trail marathons run from 9 to 11 July 2026 in the Cairns area. The routes include steep single track and technical sections, mandatory safety gear, limited tap water between checkpoints, and scheduled pre- and post-race di..

Raffertys Coastal Run on July 11, 2026 features multiple trail distances from 12km to 35km, a kids run and a Triple Trail Challenge around Lake Macquarie, with courses through Wallarah National Park and coastal areas including Catherine Hil..

An evening trail run on the Mt Laura foothills near Whyalla offering 6K, 12.5K and 25K options. A head torch and hidden disco dancing are mandatory and course distances may vary slightly.

A trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills into the CBD, offering distances from 21 km to 100 miles. Courses follow the Heysen Trail, use mandatory GPX navigation and include multiple aid stations with drop bag and pacer options for longer dista..

A night trail run at Mount Louisa with 6km, 10km and 21km options. Courses mix steps, gravel and single track; a charged head torch is mandatory and extra safety gear is required for longer distances.

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

Community run, walk and bike event along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The 23rd Somerset Rail Trail Classic is on 12 July 2026 with 3 km and 8 km run or walk options and 20 km and 44 km bike rides.

A 16.5 km handicap race in Parklands, Tasmania, held as Race 11 of the PCCCT on July 12, 2026. Entry requires PCCCT membership and online registration; individual entry fee is A$10.

An 8 km handicap cross country race at Waurn Ponds on July 12, 2026, with start and finish at the baseball fields on Pioneer Road in Grovedale. The event is sponsored by Tuckers Funeral Services.

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

A free, social trail run in Currumbin Valley on July 12, 2026, offering multiple pace groups and distance or time options. The event is presented for newcomers, those training for the Wild Earth Border Bolt, and people exploring the border..

A multi-distance trail event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering distances from a 2.5 km kids race to a 217 km ultra, including staged race formats. Entry fees vary by distance and period and mandatory gear checks apply.

A trail festival at You Yangs Regional Park with distances from 5 km to 100 miles, running on granite peaks, forest trails and rocky technical sections with views over Port Phillip Bay. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Series.

A multi distance trail race on July 18 2026 along the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail from Many Peaks to Barrimoon offering 50 km, two 23 km options and a 12 km taster with aid stations and mandatory gear.

A two day trail running event at Mount Coot Tha near Brisbane offering 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km races with substantial elevation and reservoir views. The event is a Western States qualifier and a UTMB index qualifier for some distance..

A team endurance event in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 18 and 19 July 2026 offering 30 km, 48 km or 96 km courses. Teams navigate steep trails and checkpoints while fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.