Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 304 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.
November 2026
A 12.0 km ascent from Tavare Park to Mt Feathertop with 1650 m vertical climb, staggered self-selected starts, no on-course aid and potential route shortening to Federation Hut in bad weather.
A community running festival at Sturt Reserve with a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1.5 km kids dash plus finishers medals for participants.
Race 4 of the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series at Royal National Park features trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10 km and 5 km races with series pass options and age-group awards.
Community-run 3 km and new 5 km courses at Fred Gration Reserve with medals for top finishers and water stations along the route.
A 15.0 km mountain route from Harrietville to Diamantina Hut with 1867 m of ascent, no course aid and mandatory self sufficiency in alpine conditions.
A 15 km mountain climb at Mystic Hill near Wandiligong with 800 m of ascent, staggered self-selected starts, no on-course aid stations and mandatory alpine gear.
Week 2 of the Canberra Runners Spring Series at Weston Park offers 2 km and 5 km road/bike-path races with member-free entry and modest fees for non-members.
A multi-format trail event on the 162 km Grampians Peaks Trail featuring 100 mile, stage, relay, 50K, 33K and community races in Gariwerd, Victoria.
A community fun run in Baldivis on a 4 km trail raising funds for a brain cancer charity and research, with solo, pairs and team entries.
Two-day trail festival in Marysville featuring distances from a kids dash to 100 km, with forest tracks, rivers, waterfalls and mountain lookout views.
Trail runs of 21 km, 14 km and a 1 km kids dash through Bouddi National Park with timed results, finishers medals and on-course aid stations.
A multi-distance trail ultra on the Bibbulmun Track in WA offering 160 km to 5 km races, manned aid stations, mandatory gear, limited entries and UTMB Index accreditation.
A 21.1 km night trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with technical single track, mandatory head torch and a strict four hour cutoff.
School‑ground orienteering at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School with multiple course options, electronic timing, weekly relays, coaching, and a term that finishes with a Christmas themed event and barbecue.
Monthly pop up trail run from Philip Park to The Spit with a ~7.5 km option or a ~14 to 15 km combo including Main Beach parkrun; free with snacks.
Trail races near Mount Glorious on 8 November 2026 offering a 22 km mountain course hosting the Queensland Open champs and an 11 km U20 and open short course.
A technical 18.9 km trail event in Tasmania over Van Dyke, Claude and Roland with 1,100 m ascent and a steep final descent.
A multi-distance trail event on 8 November 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives, with routes through Garigal National Park and marked courses with support stations.
Trail races at St Ives Showground across spring 2026 with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations on course, and a post-race recovery breakfast.