Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Wingello Trail Festival (WTF) is a vibrant two-day trail running event held in the scenic Wingello State Forest, NSW, Australia, located between Sydney and Canberra. The festival offers a range of distances from 6.4 km to 50 km, featuring technical and undulating trails through fire trails, sing..

Lake Manchester Trails, organized by the Trail Running Association of Queensland (TRAQ), is a family-friendly trail running event held near Mount Crosby, Queensland. The event offers multiple distances to suit all ages and abilities, including a 1km Kids Dash for children under 10, a 5km scenic run..

Fed Hill is the final event in the Riverina Trail Running Series, held at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga. The race offers three distance options: a 22 km long course with 780 m elevation gain, a new 10 km medium course with 220 m elevation gain, and a 5 km short course with 160 m elevation gain. T..

The Kuranda 2 Port Douglas Race (K2PD) is a challenging 60km trail race that takes place in August, starting near Kennedy Highway in Kuranda and finishing in Port Douglas. The course winds through diverse landscapes, including native rainforests, eucalypt forests, and picturesque creeks, all set wit..

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a dynamic running event offering multiple race distances, including the Gutsy Goat 11km, Dingo Dash 6.5km, and Possum Path 5km. The event is designed to cater to various fitness levels and provides participants with electronic timing chips, finisher medals, and shirts for..

The Russell Falls trail run is a 6.2km event located in Tasmania, ideal for beginners and enjoyable for experienced trail runners. The course features scenic views of some of Tasmania's most beautiful waterfalls and tallest trees. The trail is mostly wheelchair accessible except for some stairs, mak..

Compass Club North 2025 - Unsupported is a unique running event held in Bamaga, Queensland, Australia, offering participants the chance to complete either a 21km half marathon or a 42km full marathon to Cape York, Australia's northernmost point. This event is self-supported, meaning runners must be..

The Surefoot Race, part of the Mountain Goat Trail Series by Run Vault, is a challenging half marathon trail run held at Mt Coot-Tha, starting from the Legacy Way Car Park. The course features a mix of speedy downhill fire trails and demanding climbs, including the Pinnacles track, Powerful Owl trai..

On The Edge Trail Running in Bromelton, Queensland, is a scenic trail running event held at the Mount Joyce Mountain Bike Trails near Wyaralong Dam. The event offers three race distances: a 16km long course, a 10km short course, and a 5km intro run, catering to various fitness levels. Set in a natur..

The RD 3 event of the On The Edge Trail Running Series takes place at Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails near Wyaralong Dam, Queensland. This trail running event offers three distance options: 16km, 10km, and 5km, catering to various skill levels from beginners to seasoned runners. Set in the scenic and..

Bright Run Fest is a trail running event held in Bright, Victoria, showcasing the region's scenic beauty. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, the festival offers multiple race distances including 10km, 16km, 28km, and a challenging 50km Bright Ultra, along with a 2km kids' race. Participants receive meda..

The Bellarine Rail Trail Run is a scenic running event held along the Bellarine Rail Trail, offering two distance options: 17 km and 34 km. The course is known for its flat terrain, making it accessible for a range of runners. The event takes place in the Bellarine Peninsula region, providing a uniq..

Capital to Coast is a 100km multistage running event held annually from Canberra to the South Coast of New South Wales. Spanning three days, it features nine stages ranging from 8km to 15km, including a prologue on Friday and multiple stages over Saturday and Sunday. The course offers a scenic mix o..

Wonderland Run 2025 takes place in the scenic Grampians National Park at Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia. This event features a variety of distances, including a revamped 50km course and a new 10km run replacing the previous 8km on Saturday. Additionally, participants can opt for a 20km hike on Sunda..

The Wild Earth Coastal High Trail Run is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland of Queensland, Australia. Celebrating its 10th physical edition, the race takes place within the pristine, World-Heritage listed Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Participants can..

The Cape Pallarenda Trail Run, part of Australia's largest Trail Running Series, takes place at Cape Pallarenda near Townsville, Queensland. This event offers four distances: 5km, 12km, 21km, and 42km, catering to a range of trail runners from juniors to experienced athletes. The course features div..

The Flinders Island Running Festival, held annually in early September on Tasmania’s Flinders Island, offers a family-friendly celebration of trail running with a strong community focus. The 2025 event features a variety of distances including a 42km trail marathon, 25km and 11km runs, and a unique..

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a challenging 45-kilometer trail run across the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The course stretches from the Explorer's Marked Tree near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, following the historic Six Foot Track. Established in 1984, this marathon offers runne..

The Coastal Classic is a renowned 30km trail running race held in the Royal National Park, NSW, Australia. The course runs from Otford to Bundeena, offering runners a challenging and scenic experience along one of Australia's most stunning tracks. Participants encounter diverse terrain including roc..

The TRSA Race #4 at Cleland National Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, offers trail runners a scenic and challenging experience through native woodlands, forests, creeks, and cultural heritage zones. The event features three distance options: 11km, 17km, and 24km, catering to var..