Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Explore Brisbane's trails at the Brisbane Trail Marathon. Choose from three distances on courses starting at Enoggera Reservoir, ranging from 12.5km to a full marathon through eucalypt woodlands and rainforest. The event requires mandatory..

Event Overview The Mt Solitary Ultra is a 45 km trail running event in the Blue Mountains. The course is described as encompassing elements that make trail running exciting, including fast downhill fire and single trails, challenging uphill..

The Bright Fun Run is an annual community fundraiser for Bright P-12 College, powered by volunteers. Held in Bright, Victoria, it features 3 km, 8 km, and 18 km trail courses, plus novelty races for kids. The 2026 event is scheduled for 26..

The Ikara Ultra takes runners into the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. The trails weave through Wilpena Pound, past historic stations and creeks, across a region of profound cultural and geological significance.

Diverge Skyruns takes place in Queenstown, Tasmania from 1-3 May 2026. The event features several running and hiking distances, including skyruns of 50km and 25km. Registration is open, with one distance already sold out.

Explore the coastal trails of Wilsons Promontory National Park at this running festival. With distances from 5km to 100km, it offers options for various ages and abilities. The event is based at Tidal River, about three hours from Melbourne..

Run coastal trails and sandy shores at Trail Run Australia Tomaree in Fingal Bay on 3 May. Choose from 6, 12, 21 or 32 km routes through Tomaree National Park with beach finishes, family friendly facilities and a free Kids Mud Rats.

The Nail Can Hill Run features multiple events including an 11.3km trail run and a 15km mountain bike ride around the Nail Can Range in Albury. Races start on Centaur Road and finish at Bonnie Doon Park. A free shuttle bus and bag drop are..

The Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon is a 24 km race along the trails of Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Alongside the main event, there are team relay and junior race options. Participants can take advantage of free race day..

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a scenic stair training and taper run in Katoomba on UTA trails, with routes up to 24 km. Expert coaches, pace groups and race day tips make it a perfect tune up for Ultra Trail Australia.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

The O.M.F.G will take place in Boya on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Run the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in Cowaramup on 9 and 10 May 2026, with 80 km solo and team options and a 42 km trail marathon. Tackle scenic coastal and forest trails for a true Aussie ultra experience.

Event Overview The Kokoda Challenge Sunshine Coast is a charity team endurance event held in Imbil State Forest on Gubbi Gubbi Country. The event starts in the town of Kenilworth. It is organized to honor the Australian Defence Force member..

Wandi Cross in Wandiligong, Victoria on 9 May 2026 offers mountain trail courses from 2 km to 26.3 km over steep, technical alpine terrain, with event proceeds donated to Wandiligong Primary School.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running event in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, with races from 1 km to 161.1 km and significant elevation gain. It is part of the UTMB World Series and attracts large fields.

The West Macs Monster is an annual trail running festival on Central Australia's iconic Larapinta Trail each May. Runners can choose from distances spanning 5km to 231km across the ancient landscape of Tjoritja National Park. The event is l..

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival offers eight distances from 1.5km to 60km along Australia's scenic southern coast. The two-day event features road races, a trail run, and a walk, alongside festival activities like glamping and live mu..

Event Program The Straddie Salute takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday, with a program of activities for the whole weekend. It is held at locations including Point Lookout Oval, Home Beach, and Point Lookout Bowls Club. Main A..