Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the coastal splendor of Port Lincoln in South Australia with a range of trail distances. Choose from various distances including a premier hundred kilometer ultra through breathtaking seaside scenery.

A technical trail running weekend in the Grampians on 29 and 30 August 2026 with distances from a 2 km kids course up to 50 km.

A Backyard Ultra at Neilsons Beach with 6.7 km loops starting each hour for up to 18 hours, moving from daylight into moonlit running.

Trail runs in Lamington and Springbrook National Parks near Binna Burra, offering 28 km and 50 km distances with race tee, photos, aid stations, and electronic timing.

A nighttime trail run at Mount Gnomon Farm in Penguin offering short, medium and long courses with camping, food and live music.

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.

Final event of a five-part off the beaten track trail series near Pinnacle, QLD. The longest course is 24 km and routes include demanding climbs, steep descents and technical sections with prize money across all distances.

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.

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.

A two day mountain biking and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park on 5 and 6 September 2026. Multiple run and cycle distances use a purpose built trail network of more than 80 km.

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.

Technical trail run at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp offering Marathon, Team Relay, Half and 10k distances with a 7-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 near Crafers with 10 km, 16 km and 21 km routes, wildlife, on-course drink stations, medals and a free kids cross-country run.

A community focused, family friendly run in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses across working farms and rural landscapes.

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