Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 320 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a family friendly trail run at Wungong Regional Park on 29 August 2026. Runners can choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km routes across valley and hill terrain with a 3.5 hour cut off.

A multi-distance running festival in Coffs Harbour on 30 August 2026, from marathon to a free 1km fun run, with all entry fees donated to local charities and medals for every finisher.

Four trail distances from 5 km to 42 km at Cape Pallarenda, featuring Mt Marlow, technical single track and coastal views. Race HQ is at Freemason’s Park with marked courses, aid stations, timing and support services.

Finale of a five event trail series near Pinnacle QLD with 6 km, 14 km and 24 km routes, a UTMB Index 24 km and prize money over $700.

An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on 30 August 2026 with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park, sponsored by Torquay Sports Medicine Centre.

September 2026

A weekend of trail running on Flinders Island from 4 to 6 September 2026 featuring glow, marathon, 25 km, 11 km and a 4 km recovery run.

Timed loop ultramarathon at Perry's Paddock near Perth offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour events, with an annual dawn service and discounted entry for past and present service personnel.

A 30 km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park on 5 September 2026. The route follows coastal tracks with rocky sections, beaches, cliffs, bushland and rainforest.

Two-day mountain bike and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park on 5 and 6 September 2026 with multiple distances on 80+ km of purpose-built trails.

A social group run on 5 September 2026 from Manly to Spit Bridge and back, with 20 km and 10 km options and on course support.

Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.

Trail races at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on September 6, 2026 offering 10k, half, marathon and team relay with a seven hour cut off.

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

Trail races at Cleland National Park on September 6 2026 offering multiple distances, wildlife on the course, aid stations, and post-race refreshments.

Community-focused, family friendly running event in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 with 7 km, 14 km (two laps) and 21 km courses through farms and creeks.

A 5 km handicap race at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on September 6, 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

Monthly park-based handicap events at Weston Park featuring short distances for women, girls and children, with different fees for members and non-members.

Monthly free trail run at Coombabah Lake Conservation Park offering bonus and main loops, pace groups, and snacks, with registration used for catering.

A weekend of Blue Mountains trail races around Blackheath featuring steep, technical ridge and canyon trails. Options include a 17 km cliff-top route and a marathon that extends to the Pinnacles and Perrys Lookdown.

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