Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail running across Avon Valley from a Kids Dash to a 65 km ultra, with team relays, transfer rules and optional XCover insurance.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Vision Valley in Arcadia with multiple beginner-friendly courses, SPORTident timing, entry categories for adults and students, timing card hire, and a free buddy option for accompanying adults.

Join the Russell Falls Trail Run on 23 August 2026 for a scenic 6.2 km through towering Tasmanian trees and past picturesque waterfalls. Mostly accessible trail surfaces make it an inviting run for many, with entries at $40.

A final round of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga on August 23, 2026. Three trail distances are offered with aid stations, parking, and on-site coffee.

A point-to-point trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, running through rainforest, eucalypt forest and pine plantations. The event is a 64 km solo race or a 64 km team relay for 2 to 4 runners.

The Mt Coot-Tha Trail Festival will take place in Mount Coot-Tha on Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 12 and 21 kilometers.

Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park Belmont on August 23, 2026 run as a handicap event with invitational and on-day entries.

Run the Bellarine Rail Trail on Sunday 23 August 2026 with 17 km and 34 km options; entries capped at 300 and fees increase in mid-August.

A weekend of staged trail running from Canberra to the South Coast on Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026. The route covers nine stages on trails, fire roads and single track and is organised by volunteer trail runners.

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.

A technical trail running weekend in the Grampians on 29 and 30 August 2026 with distances from a 2 km kids course up to 50 km.

A Backyard Ultra at Neilsons Beach with 6.7 km loops starting each hour for up to 18 hours, moving from daylight into moonlit running.

Trail runs in the Gold Coast Hinterland using Lamington and Springbrook National Park trails, offered in 28 km and 50 km options with included race apparel and services.

A nighttime trail run at Mount Gnomon Farm in Penguin offering short, medium and long courses with camping, food and live music.

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a family friendly trail run at Wungong Regional Park on 29 August 2026. Runners can choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km routes across valley and hill terrain with a 3.5 hour cut off.

A multi-distance running festival in Coffs Harbour on 30 August 2026, from marathon to a free 1km fun run, with all entry fees donated to local charities and medals for every finisher.

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.

Final event of a five-part off the beaten track trail series near Pinnacle, QLD. The longest course is 24 km and routes include demanding climbs, steep descents and technical sections with prize money across all distances.

An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on 30 August 2026 with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park, sponsored by Torquay Sports Medicine Centre.

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.