Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Goldfields Pipeline Marathon, held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, is a popular running event featuring four distances: a 50 km ultramarathon, a 42 km marathon, a half marathon, and a 10 km fun run or walk. Established in 2013, the race has evolved to be fully off-road, finishing at th..

The Burralow Bush Run, organized by Running Wild NSW, offers a unique trail running experience in the scenic Blue Mountains. Participants can choose between two distances: a 16km Devil’s Dash and a challenging 34km Billy to Bomo route. The event starts and finishes at Bilpin Fruit Bowl, showcasing b..

The Australian Outback Marathon is a unique running event held in Central Australia, offering stunning views of iconic landmarks Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). The race features multiple distances including a full marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), and fun runs of 11 km and 6 k..

The Clare Valley Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the Clare Valley, a renowned wine region located two hours north of Adelaide, Australia. The 2025 event features all-new courses showcasing the best trails in the area, with race distances of 10km, 25km, and 50km. New to the event is..

Truth or Consequences is the final event in the Perth Trail Series Winter Series, held in the historic trail town of Jarrahdale, Western Australia. This trail running event offers four course options catering to various skill levels: Green (~4-6 km), Blue (~9-14 km), Black (~15-25 km), and the chall..

The Shoalhaven Summit Running Festival, held in Tapitallee, NSW, Australia, is a historic trail running event established in 1966. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the festival features multiple race distances—54km, 36km, 21km, and 11km—catering to elite athletes and recreational runners alike. The cour..

The South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay is a team running event held in Queensland, Australia, covering a 60km course from Kingaroy to Wondai and back. Teams of 5 to 8 runners each complete relay legs averaging around 5km before tagging the next teammate. The event emphasizes teamwork, strategy,..

The Mad Max Marathon 2025 will take place on July 27th at the Broken Hill Racecourse in New South Wales, Australia. This unique running festival celebrates the iconic Mad Max film franchise, which was filmed in the area, and offers marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km kids events, plus a 10km..

The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival, held in Rainbow Beach, Queensland, is renowned as one of the state's most beautiful trail-running events. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cooloola Coast's towering coloured sand cliffs and the expansive Coral Sea, the festival offers runners a scenic experi..

The Wild Earth ‘Border Bolt’ is a popular trail running event held in Currumbin on the Gold Coast, featuring scenic Border Trails with ocean views and challenging terrain. Scheduled for August 3, 2025, it offers four race distances: 6.6km (all pavement), 13.5km (some trail), 22km (full trail experie..

The BCU Rumble in the Jungle is a premier trail running event held in the scenic Bindarri National Park near Coffs Harbour, Australia. It offers multiple race distances: 50km Ultra, 30km, 21km, 8km, and a free 1km kids/family run. The courses showcase the region’s lush rainforest, waterfalls like Ba..

The Trail Running Series - Silvan race takes place in the stunning Silvan Reservoir Park within the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. Set amidst towering Mountain Ash forests, lush tree ferns, and vibrant wildlife, the event offers three distances: 22km (long), 15km (medium), and 7.3km (short). Known as o..

The TRSA Mount Crawford event is a popular trail running race held at Mount Crawford Forest, South Australia, known for its beautiful tree-lined avenues and engaging boardwalk sections. The forest, managed for sustainable wood production and conservation, offers diverse trails suitable for all abili..

The The Clint Eastwood will take place in Rocklea on Friday 8 August 2025.

The Scenic Rim Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia, about an hour south of Brisbane. It offers five race distances: 10km, 25km, 42km, 65km, and a grueling 105km ultra marathon. The course features over 4000 meters of elevation gain, punis..

The Peaks & Trails event in Dunkeld is a community-driven trail running festival set in the scenic Grampians National Park. It offers a range of distances, including a 6.4km run, 13.5km, 20km, and a challenging 50km ultra marathon, along with the Mud-Dadjug Challenge. Participants will experience di..

The Berry Long Run is a trail running event held in Blackwood, Victoria, Australia, featuring two main distances: a challenging 70km ultra and a shorter 40km run known as the Berry Street Marathon. The event serves as a UTMB qualifier and supports the charity Berry Street. Participants experience a..

The Iron Trail 23km Handicap is a trail running event held on August 10, 2025, at the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails in Latrobe, Tasmania. Organized by PCCCT, the race features a handicap start, allowing runners of different abilities to compete fairly. Participants must be at least 15 years old a..

The Federation Ultra Trail is an adventurous running event held at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Established in 2018, the course follows the southern section of the Lavender/Federation Trail from Monarto Safari Park to Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge. Participants enjoy exclusive access to..

Run Dungog is a vibrant community trail running festival held in Dungog, NSW, featuring a variety of distances including 5km, 10km, and 21km. The event promotes inclusivity, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, including families and walkers. Alongside the races, there are activities fo..