Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Cut Ultra takes place at Nerang Sports Centre, 1 Hope Street, Nerang, Queensland, Australia, on October 25, 2025. It’s a run unlike any other, built around 1.5 km loops with short breaks. After the 10.5 km mark, a cut begins, with 1–5 runners eliminated on each subsequent lap.Distances are varia..

Lamington Classic Trail Run, held in Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia, is Australia’s oldest trail run (since 1970). It follows the Border Track through rainforest, offering stunning scenery and views. The event includes two course options: a 21.3 km one-way crossing from designated st..

Red’s Backyard Ultra takes place on a NSW State Cross Country course in Kembla Grange, 1.5 hours south of Sydney. The event uses the backyard ultra format: runners complete a 6.7056 km loop every hour on the hour, with only one competitor remaining as the winner. Runners share a supportive, collabor..

Smurf's Backyard Ultra takes place at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail head, McGregor Road, Smithfield, Queensland, Australia, in tropical Far North Queensland near Cairns. The event features a 6.7-kilometer backyard-style ultra loop along the Smithfield Mountain Bike Trails, with runners complet..

Trail Run Australia’s Sunshine Coast 10hr Ultra takes place at Ewen Maddock Dam in Landsborough, Queensland. The event is a time-based trail challenge offering a 6 km rainforest lap for solo runners, pairs and teams (up to 60 km total across up to 10 laps), plus a 5 km Family Fun lap. The 6 km cours..

Great Ocean Trail Ultra (GOTU) is Australia’s iconic oceanside trail ultra, running along the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles on Shipwreck Coast in Victoria. The event offers a 100 km solo race, a 100 km two-person relay (55/45), and a 45 km coastal marathon. Runners traverse..

SEQ Trail Running Series Round 2: Pomona returns to the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club Hall in Pomona, Queensland. Runners choose between a 7.3 km Short Course and a 13.5 km Long Course. The event offers a professional, timed race with race photos available for purchase, and it awards series points toward..

Located at Murray Cods Drive in Murray Bridge, South Australia, the Murray Bridge Marathon Festival features four distances: 5k, 10k, half marathon (21.1k), and full marathon (42.2k). The course starts and finishes at the Bunyip at Sturt Reserve and follows scenic riverfront streets, including River..

Harry's King of the Hill is an endurance running event held near Pyalong, Victoria, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. The 4.2 km circuit climbs grassy terrain with 266 m of elevation per lap, featuring two major climbs and a steep descent. Runners complete laps of the hill, with 5x5 m base camps, res..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Buffalo is a challenging alpine running event held in Victoria, Australia. The course covers 10.5 km with a significant 1345m vertical climb, starting from Eurobin Creek Picnic Area and finishing at the historic Buffalo Chalet. Runners ascend via The Big Walk tr..

Portland's 3 Bays Running Festival, a celebration of Portland and the Great South West, returns to Victoria, Australia on 1–2 November. The festival offers both trail and road races: a coastal, mostly single-track 60km Trail Ultra along the Great South West Walk; a flat and fast 10.5km Quarter Marat..

Bare Creek Trail Run 2025 takes place at Acron Oval, St Ives, NSW, Australia, offering four distances to suit all abilities. Participants can choose from a 2km Dash, a 6km family walk/run, or take on 12km or 20km trails through Garigal National Park. The event promotes a welcoming, friendly atmosphe..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Feathertop is a challenging alpine running event held in Harrietville, Victoria. Covering 12 kilometers with a demanding 1650-meter vertical climb, the course starts at Tavare Park and ascends via Bungalow Spur Track to Mt Feathertop’s summit, passing Federation..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Hotham is a challenging alpine running event held in Victoria, Australia. Day 3 of the event covers a 15 km course starting from Tavare Park in Harrietville, featuring a demanding 1867m vertical climb. Runners follow the Bon Accord Track alongside the Ovens Rive..

The Mystic Hill event is Day 4 of the Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks, held in Wandiligong, Victoria. This alpine trail run covers 12 kilometers with an 800-meter vertical climb, starting at Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce. The course features challenging terrain typical of alpine country, where weather..

The Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler will take place in Halls Gap from Thursday 6 November 2025 to Friday 7 November 2025. You can run between 48 and 164 kilometers.

Bouddi Coastal Run is a summer coastal trail event on the NSW Central Coast, held in Killcare within Bouddi National Park. Runners can tackle either the 14km or 21km trail courses, with a 1km Kids Beach Run for families. The route showcases Bouddi’s dramatic coastal scenery, combining smooth trails,..

The Marysville Marathon Festival, held annually in Victoria, Australia, offers a variety of running events including 4km, 10km, half marathon (21km), marathon (42km), ultramarathon (50km), and a challenging 100km race. Set amidst scenic valley trails and forest tracks, the course features sparkling..

The Feral Pig Ultra Marathon, held annually in the Perth Hills along the iconic Bibbulmun Track, offers a challenging experience for trail runners of all levels. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100 miles, 100 km, 50 miles, 50 km, 23 km, and a 5 km kids' event. The course is..

The Triple Top Mountain Run is Tasmania's premier three-mountain trail running event, held annually since 1991. The challenging 19km course traverses the mountains of Van Dyke, Claude, and Roland, featuring over 1,100 meters of elevation gain and a steep, technical descent of nearly 1,000 meters in..