Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Broome International Airport Marathon is held at Cable Beach, Broome WA on 5 July 2026 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km and 10.5 km races on firm, hard packed sand with aid stations about every 5 km.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

Three consecutive trail marathons run from 9 to 11 July 2026 in the Cairns area. The routes include steep single track and technical sections, mandatory safety gear, limited tap water between checkpoints, and scheduled pre- and post-race di..

Raffertys Coastal Run on July 11, 2026 features multiple trail distances from 12km to 35km, a kids run and a Triple Trail Challenge around Lake Macquarie, with courses through Wallarah National Park and coastal areas including Catherine Hil..

An evening trail run on the Mt Laura foothills near Whyalla offering 6K, 12.5K and 25K options. A head torch and hidden disco dancing are mandatory and course distances may vary slightly.

A trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills into the CBD, offering distances from 21 km to 100 miles. Courses follow the Heysen Trail, use mandatory GPX navigation and include multiple aid stations with drop bag and pacer options for longer dista..

A night trail run at Mount Louisa with 6km, 10km and 21km options. Courses mix steps, gravel and single track; a charged head torch is mandatory and extra safety gear is required for longer distances.

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

Community run, walk and bike event along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The 23rd Somerset Rail Trail Classic is on 12 July 2026 with 3 km and 8 km run or walk options and 20 km and 44 km bike rides.

A 16.5 km handicap race in Parklands, Tasmania, held as Race 11 of the PCCCT on July 12, 2026. Entry requires PCCCT membership and online registration; individual entry fee is A$10.

An 8 km handicap cross country race at Waurn Ponds on July 12, 2026, with start and finish at the baseball fields on Pioneer Road in Grovedale. The event is sponsored by Tuckers Funeral Services.

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

A multi-distance trail event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering distances from a 2.5 km kids race to a 217 km ultra, including staged race formats. Entry fees vary by distance and period and mandatory gear checks apply.

Trail running festival at You Yangs Regional Park near Melbourne and Geelong featuring distances from 5 km to 100 miles. Routes pass granite peaks, forest and rocky trails with expansive views across Port Phillip Bay.

Experience the scenic Dawes Range on the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail with distances ranging from 12km to 50km. This UTMB Index event features historic tunnels and a unique course through Queensland’s hinterland.

A two day trail running event at Mount Coot Tha near Brisbane offering 105 km, 52 km, 21 km and 10 km races with substantial elevation and reservoir views. The event is a Western States qualifier and a UTMB index qualifier for some distance..

A team endurance event in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 18 and 19 July 2026 offering 30 km, 48 km or 96 km courses. Teams navigate steep trails and checkpoints while fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

A night trail event at Wild Horse Mountain on July 18, 2026, with three distance options and published course maps. Mandatory kit includes a headlamp, water bottle and access to a course map.

A multi-distance trail event in Kalgoorlie Boulder WA on 19 July 2026 featuring 50k, marathon, half marathon and 10km races; all finish at Ray Finlayson sporting complex with transport provided to the starts.

Mahers Hill at Ludlows Reserve, Ebden on July 19, 2026 features a rail trail start, a winding climb to a summit, and a fast descent. Two course options are roughly 17.3 km and 8.7 km with an aid station at 10 km.