Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 310 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
August 2026
A multi day trail event from Canberra to the South Coast across nine stages with trail, fire roads and single track, organised by volunteer runners.
Repeated 3.35 km laps at Woodlands Homestead where runners must finish each 30-minute circuit or be eliminated, with proceeds supporting Canteen.
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.
Trail running in the Grampians on 29 - 30 August 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids loop up to a 50 km Mount Rosea qualifier.
Looped 6.7 km backyard ultra at Neilsons Beach with 6, 12 or 18 hour options, gravel trails in Barolin Reserve and required headlamps for night running.
Trail runs in the Gold Coast Hinterland with three distances across rainforest and cliff top trails finishing near Purlingbrook Falls.
A night trail run at Mount Gnomon Farm, Penguin, offering 5 km, 10 km, and 17 km courses over mixed single track and fire roads.
A small trail running event in Wungong Gorge on 29 August 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 15 km courses with maps, GPX files and limited entries.
A community running festival at Coffs Harbour Showground with marathon to kids 1 km races, charity support, bamboo finishers' medals and on-course aid stations.
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.
A club-organized 8km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, starting and finishing at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park.
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 featuring rocky, sandy and cliff-top terrain and an extra climb at Garie.
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.
A timed trail event at Acron Oval, St Ives featuring repeated 5 km laps with a 45-minute cut-off per lap and options for 20 km, 40 km, or 50 km distances.
A technical trail race at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on 6 September 2026 offering Marathon, Team Marathon, Half and 10k with significant climbs and a seven hour cutoff.