Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Take on the Simpson Desert Ultra, a remote outback ultramarathon near Birdsville from 5 to 7 June 2026, with distances from 25K to 160K. Test your limits amid red sand dunes, supported by aid stations and a true endurance challenge.

Unbreakable is a weekend trail running event in the Marysville region inspired by the Barkley Marathons. It features multiple laps of about 30 to 50 km, navigation-based challenges and lap time cutoffs of 8 to 12 hours.

A donation based Backyard Ultra in Coffs Harbour where runners repeat a 6.706 km yard every hour until one remains, held on the Coffs Creek Walkway with on site camping, pavilion facilities and cash prizes for the last male and female.

Explore Grampians National Park in this two day team endurance event. Choose between endurance or relay categories to hike or run through hills and single tracks over a varying annual course.

Take on the iconic Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia at the Cape2Cape Ultra on June 6 and 7, 2026. Choose a 100 mile or 50 mile challenge as you run scenic coastal trails from Augusta to Eagle Bay.

A winter trail running event in Forrest, Victoria offering 21km, 10km, 6km and a kids 6km under the Otway canopy. Race village handles registration, bibs and briefing; youth discounts apply and transfers are permitted but no refunds.

On 7 June 2026 the Rosebud Running Festival offers marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race on Bay Trail and nearby roads around Rosebud. The event has course markings, timing mats and a medal for every finisher.

Experience a tropical trail run through the World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park. Choose between 17 km, 8 km, or 4 km routes featuring creek crossings, steep climbs, and dense rainforest scenery.

Trail run through Kuitpo Forest near Meadows on 7 June 2026, with 24 km, 18 km, 11 km and a kids 1–1.5 km race. Routes feature pine plantations and native bush, drink stations, post-run refreshments and medals for placegetters.

This trail running event is the second round of a 2026 series, taking place on the mountain bike trails at Mount Joyce near Wyaralong Dam. Participants can choose from three distances: a 15km long course, a 10km short course, and a 5km intr..

A community trail run and walk through Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area with 12.5 km and 5.5 km options, on-site paramedical support, event visor and bib for entrants, and prize draws including YETI drinkware and apparel.

Trail distances on Great Keppel Island from 9.5 km to 27 km with self-sufficiency requirements and checkpoint marshals; ferry transfers from Rosslyn Bay are separate to the entry fee.

A 27 km trail run along the Sapphire Coast between Tathra and Merimbula wharves, with a marked course, marshalls and water stations. Finishers receive official times and medals and race bibs are provided.

A Geelong Cross Country Club handicap event at Wurdiboluc Reserve offering a 12.6 km main race and a 5 km alternative, with start and finish at Wurdiboluc Reservoir and a morning tea provided onsite.

A marked 33 km trail run from Boyds Tower to Green Cape Lighthouse along bush and beach terrain, with one water station, race bibs supplied and bus transfers back to the start. Intermediate to advanced fitness is recommended.

Multi-distance ultramarathon on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with 200 mile, 100 mile, 100 km and 50 mile options between Yarraman and Ipswich, supported aid stations, pacer options and a qualifying requirement for the 200 mile event.

Trail races of 50 km, 36 km, 21 km and 12 km around Yandina staged from Terella Brewing, with marked courses through Mapleton National Park, creek crossings and hilly terrain. Entry includes a shirt and finisher memento.

Teams of 2 to 5 tackle 18, 30 or 48 km courses through D'Aguilar National Park on 13 June 2026, raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while following marked trails and checkpoints.

Take on the Kununurra Half Marathon on Sunday 14 June 2026 and soak up scenic outback views while racing solo or with friends. Choose a 21.1 km solo or team relays for pairs or four person teams with equal legs.

Trail running in Brisbane Ranges National Park with 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and 50 km courses, downloadable GPX files, tiered entry fees, and a charitable donation to Canteen.