Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

A two-day running festival in Wondai on 27 and 28 June 2026 featuring sealed rail-trail runs and cross-country forest trails from 1 km up to the marathon, with on-course aid stations, first aid and weekend bib collection.

Lofty's Revenge is a trail running event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit with 50km, 28km and 10km options. It includes a 50km three person teams relay and a 10km field limited to 50 runners.

Take on the Red Dirt Backyard Ultra in Karratha on 27 June 2026, looping flat red dirt and sandy trails from a caravan park. Run one 6.71 km loop every hour until the Last One Standing is crowned in this raw endurance challenge.

A 27 kilometre out-and-back run on Mt Sugarloaf from the top to Wakefield and back on 27 June 2026. Online registration is required; NXC members enter free while non-members pay $100.

True Grit Sydney on 27 June 2026 at Dragle Farm, Lower Portland, features military inspired obstacle courses across rugged natural terrain with multiple distances and a timed Elite category, plus on-site camping and a riverbank festival are..

A trail running event on 27 June 2026 at Minyon Falls, featuring three marked rainforest courses from about 13 km to 51 km, aid stations every 6–8 km and mandatory map and safety kit requirements.

Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 18 km wind through Bowen’s coastal reserves and headlands with rocky single track, sandy sections and some coasteering on the longer routes. Courses are marked and marshalled with electronic timing and on cour..

A 16.1 km loop trail run at Helena Valley Primary School featuring a creek crossing, a 1.5 km ascent to a granite summit, rocky descents and nine marshalled points; finishers receive breakfast and hot soup. Online registration closes 27 Jun..

A 10km sealed handicap race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on June 28, 2026. The event uses a mass start format and is sponsored by ProFeet Podiatry; a course map is provided.

Warrnambool Running Club's Race 7 at Tower Hill on 28 June 2026 features an 8 km main race and a 4 km handicap with a wave start, sponsored by Quick Spin Laundry and held within Tower Hill Reserve.

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

Southern Sydney Track Ultra returns 4 to 5 July 2026, hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships on a fast new 400 m synthetic track at Campbelltown Sports Centre. Choose from 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races or a marathon for a certif..

A single lap trail half marathon at Lake Parramatta in July featuring technical single track, fire trails and a waterfall. The *21.1 km* course has 386 m elevation, mandatory gear rules and a strict 4 hour cutoff.

Experience a stunning single lap trail run through Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical tracks and scenic waterfalls. This cupless 21 km race includes a premium singlet and post race celebrations by the lake.

Coastal trail races start on Anglesea Main Beach and cover single track, cliffs and beach running across four distances from about 4.3 km to 27.6 km. Courses are marked by colour and a Finish Line Sprint time is recorded for each runner.

Trail races at Fox Creek Bike Park in Lenswood offer fire trail and single track routes to 24 km, steep climbs with summit views, drink stations, medals for placegetters and post run refreshments including the event brownies.

A club-organised **10 km** handicap race at the southern end of Royal Park in Point Lonsdale, listed with a course map and sponsor association to Point Lonsdale Health & Wellness.

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.

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..