Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Tackle the iconic 45 km Six Foot Track Marathon through the Blue Mountains from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The trail event raises funds for the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and draws over 1,100 runners for a scenic, rugged challenge.

Join Round 8 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Underwood Park on 15 March 2026, choosing scenic 12.6 km or 18.3 km routes with pro timing and photos. Celebrate after with coffee and a charity BBQ while earning season points.

Join Surf Run on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula at Port Elliot on Sunday 15 March 2026 for seaside courses from a 5 km up to a half marathon. Festival vibes, finishers medals and a surf inspired program make it a perfect coastal race day.

Run through Gondwana rainforests and granite outcrops at the Washpool World Heritage Trails, a two day event in Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks. Distances from 9 km to a 50 km ultra and a free waitlist is open.

Experience the stunning Noosa trails on a weekend of fast, runnable and varied terrain, with race day on 21 March 2026. Distances from 15 to 100 km suit newcomers and seasoned ultrarunners, and the event holds UTMB INDEX status.

Run The Rock at Hanging Rock on 21 March 2026 offers scenic trail, path and road courses across distances from a 2K kids dash to a 22K half marathon. Enjoy live music, food trucks and family fun in the event village for a great day out.

Join the Rokeby Twilight Trail Run on March 21, 2026 and race at dusk across scenic bushland with distances from a 2.5 km kids run to 25 km. All entry profits support the Rokeby Crossover Friends Group and local conservation.

Experience the New Moon Ultra at Rowallan Park in Mackay, running 6 km laps by night with 36 km and 72 km options. Bring headlamps and be self sufficient on rugged single track as you chase laps, prizes and a unique nocturnal challenge.

Brimbank Park Running Festival offers scenic trails from 2 km to 50 km, including a two stage 50 km option. Enjoy a team challenge that rewards kilometres, nearby cafe facilities, and support Canteen at this friendly community event.

Explore flat, scenic trails around Wangaratta with options from a 2km kids challenge to the full marathon on Sunday March 22, 2026. Family friendly with medals for kids and a warm community vibe welcoming runners of all levels.

Run the Tamworth Trailblazer at Tamworth Lookout on 22 March 2026, choosing from 10 km to 60 km on a rugged 15 km loop with big climbs and a 12 hour option for ultra runners. The event supports the local rural fire service.

Run through the scenic Otway Ranges along the Old Beechy Rail Trail with 16 km or 6.3 km options, both finishing at Gellibrand Hall. Enjoy bushland, rolling pastoral views and support local health and Rotary programs.

Conquer The Summit returns each March to Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, with half marathon, quarter marathon, 5 km and kids dash options. Run scenic vineyard, trail and rural routes to the summit while supporting Operation Flinders and lo..

Alpine trail and sky running in Bright and on Mount Buffalo, Victoria. Choose everything from a 2 km junior run to a 100 km mountain challenge or multi race slams across three days with spectacular views and festival vibes.

Experience the Kunanyi Mountain Run, a three day trail running festival in South Hobart, Tasmania from 27 to 29 March 2026. Tackle varied terrain across multiple distances while sharing the mountain with the Palawa community.

XTERRA Asia Pacific Championship in Dunsborough Mar 27 to 29 2026 brings off road triathlons and trail races for elites as well as family and kids events. Expect coastal trails, an expo village and a real championship buzz.

Run the Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival at Hassans Walls Reserve and tackle distances from a fun kids dash to a rugged 50 km ultra. Expect challenging trails, sweeping valley views and festival atmosphere with food and camping.

Inverloch Running Festival : 28 and 29 March 2026 The Inverloch Running Festival takes place in Inverloch on Victoria’s Bass Coast over the weekend of 28 and 29 March 2026. Races are routed along the Bunarong Coastal Road and include multip..

Tackle the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge on Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, an 11 km trail that climbs three peaks through native forest. Open to runners, walkers and families for a scenic March 2026 adventure.

Join the Falls Creek Easter Fun Run on Saturday 4 April 2026 for a scenic 5 km trail through ski runs, boardwalks and mountain bike tracks. Celebrate community spirit and recovery with family friendly entry and stunning alpine views.