Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

On 12 July 2026 the Somerset Rail Trail Classic offers running, walking and cycling options along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, with distances from 3 km to 44 km and a community focus under Somerset Regional Council.

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 8km handicap run at Waurn Ponds with start and finish at the baseball fields on Pioneer Road in Grovedale. Sponsored by Tuckers Funeral Services; entry fees are listed on the event entry fees page.

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 three day trail running event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering ten distances from 2.5 km to 217 km, staged options, mandatory in person gear checks, and finisher buckles or medals.

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.

A night trail event at Wild Horse Mountain on July 18, 2026, with three distance options and published course maps. Mandatory kit includes a headlamp, water bottle and access to a course map.

A multi distance trail event in Kalgoorlie and Boulder on 19 July 2026 offering 50k, marathon, half marathon and 10 km races. Courses run on bush trails and finish at the Ray Finlayson sporting complex.

A trail event at Ludlows Reserve featuring a winding ascent to Mahers Hill, views of Lake Hume, and two distances: 17.3 km and 8.7 km. Coffee, parking and an aid station at 10 km are available.

Trail run at Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay's Pioneer Valley on 19 July 2026. Three looped distances are available: 6 km, 12 km and 18 km. The marked course returns to the start every 6 km for water and spectator access.

Race 1 in Yolla offers trail courses of 5 km, 12 km and 18.5 km across farmland and native forest. Entry fees vary by distance and age requirements apply.

A trail running event in the Clare Valley with 10 km and 25 km options, aid stations and mandatory safety gear for longer distances. The race is based at Clare Showgrounds and lists Pikes Beer Co and Pikes Wines among its sponsors.

A trail event at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses through national park terrain, on-site drummers and food trucks; bib pickup is on race day and specific junior entry rules apply.

A five race winter trail series around Canberra offering short, middle and longer course options at Cooleman Ridge, Tidbinbilla, Red Hill, Mt Ainslie and Aranda, with age category medals and a Series pointscore championship.

A beach running event at Mission Beach on 19 July 2026 with 21km, 10km, 5km, a 1km children’s dash and a 12km team relay across sandy, coastal course with views of Dunk Island.

A 10 km handicap race at Geelong Grammar School in Corio on July 19, 2026, with start and finish outside the school and a course map provided. Sponsored by The Manx Myotherapist.