Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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 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..

Event Details The Mt Beauty Running Festival is a running event held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It starts and finishes at the Mount Beauty Secondary College oval on Pool Road in Mount Beauty, Victoria. Distances The festival features four s..

Runher Lake Womanchester Trail Run is a women's only trail event set at Lake Manchester. Runners can choose from three scenic distances: 4.4 km, 10 km, or 21 km. The event includes professional timing, course marking, and supports the 1 Mil..

This trail run takes you across Magnetic Island on technical single track, finishing at a pub. Choose from 6km, 12km, or 21km distances through the national park. It's a Saturday afternoon event with views, a unique island setting, and post..

The Woodlands Trail Run is held at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, home to retired racehorses. Choose from six distances, from a 2km fun run to a challenging 50km ultra. A donation is made from each entry to support young people livin..

Run or walk against a steam train in Devonport, Tasmania. This family event offers four distances along a scenic riverside track. The race starts at the historic Don River Railway.

Trails and Tails brings friendly trail runs and walks to two coastal venues in 2026, welcoming solo participants, walkers and their dogs. Pick from 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km or 4 km and enjoy scenic courses and community vibes.

South Bremer Trails returns for its third year at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek. Choose from four trail running distances, including a kids' dash. The day also includes live music and wine.

Join Run the Gap in Halls Gap, Victoria on 24 May 2026 for a scenic community run with 6 km, 12 km and 21 km trail options. Experience stunning bushland, friendly atmosphere and routes for walkers and racers.