Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Event Details The Mt Beauty Running Festival is a running event held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It starts and finishes at the Mount Beauty Secondary College oval on Pool Road in Mount Beauty, Victoria. Distances The festival features four s..

Runher Lake Womanchester Trail Run is a women's only trail event set at Lake Manchester. Runners can choose from three scenic distances: 4.4 km, 10 km, or 21 km. The event includes professional timing, course marking, and supports the 1 Mil..

This trail run takes you across Magnetic Island on technical single track, finishing at a pub. Choose from 6km, 12km, or 21km distances through the national park. It's a Saturday afternoon event with views, a unique island setting, and post..

A trail running event at Woodlands Historic Park on 24 May 2026 offering distances from 2 km to 50 km, with downloadable course maps, a 10 km canicross option, and a charity donation to Canteen.

Run or walk against a steam train in Devonport, Tasmania. This family event offers four distances along a scenic riverside track. The race starts at the historic Don River Railway.

Trails and Tails brings friendly trail runs and walks to two coastal venues in 2026, welcoming solo participants, walkers and their dogs. Pick from 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km or 4 km and enjoy scenic courses and community vibes.

South Bremer Trails offers a day of trail running at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek. Choose from four distances, including a kids' dash, and enjoy live music. It's the event's third annual running.

Join Run the Gap in Halls Gap, Victoria on 24 May 2026 for a scenic community run with 6 km, 12 km and 21 km trail options. Experience stunning bushland, friendly atmosphere and routes for walkers and racers.

The Douglas Dash is a 5km urban trail run on the beach sand and dirt tracks of Port Douglas. It's part of the local carnival and is a dog-friendly event where all finishers receive a medal.

Trail races at Bonnie Doon Park, West Albury, featuring singletrack, long climbs, MTB-style sections and a steep "Powerlines" descent. Two distances are offered with recorded elevation gains.

Run on the pristine sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, or junior runs. The event is scheduled for May 2026.

Returning for its second year, the Southern Rail Trail run showcases the scenic Great Southern Rail Trail in Gippsland. Choose from distances ranging from a 2km family run to a 100km ultra, all exploring historic trestle bridges and lush la..

Trail runs through Kalbarri Gorge with river sections, ladders and on-course abseils. Options include an 8 km Ultra with a 20 m abseil and 4 km Enduro, Taste and Junior courses with smaller abseils.

A unique 24-hour trail running festival on the Sunshine Coast. Runners tackle a 5 km lap every hour with no eliminations, choosing from 24-hour, 10-hour, or 5-hour challenges. The event hub features a festival vibe with food, music, and com..

The Trail Running Series offers three winter trail races near Melbourne, each with multiple distance options. Enjoy a friendly community atmosphere with post-run music, coffee, and food at scenic locations like Blackwood, Anglesea, and Silv..

Part of a five-event trail series, this run explores the stunning and rarely accessible Eungella National Park. Choose from three off-road distances, from a 5 km rainforest sprint to an 18 km remote adventure with significant elevation.

Trail run through the Numinbah Valley on Australia's Gold Coast. Choose from four distances as part of the Triple Crown series, with finisher medals that connect. Free event photos are included with every entry.

An 8 km coastal trail run in Kalbarri on 31 May 2026, following the Bigurda trail from Natural Bridge to Eagle Gorge. Bus transport to and from the start is available for competitors without support crew and requires booking.

You Yangs Off Road Festival on May 31, 2026 features duathlon and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park, with forested single track, granite peaks and multiple distance options for individual competitors or two person relay teams.

Take on the Simpson Desert Ultra, a remote outback ultramarathon near Birdsville from 5 to 7 June 2026, with distances from 25K to 160K. Test your limits amid red sand dunes, supported by aid stations and a true endurance challenge.