Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

The Run Your Outback Trail Festival will take place in Robin Falls from Friday 21 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 7 and 81 kilometers.

A multi distance trail event through Avon Valley on Saturday 22 August 2026, from a kids dash to a 65km ultra with team relay options. Entries close 9 August 2026 and transfers are allowed before that date.

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.

Final round in Wodonga with three trail distances including a new 10 km medium loop. Courses feature sharp climbs, a riverbed and tunnel crossing, and varied terrain around Fed Hill.

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.

A one-day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot Tha on August 23, 2026, bringing together races from a 2 km kids loop to a 21.1 km half marathon, all using the same trails and finish area.

Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont, held as a handicap event. Invitational and on the day entries are accepted and entry fees are listed by the organiser.

A community running event on the Bellarine Rail Trail with 17 km and 34 km options on mostly unsealed, well marked paths. Entries are capped and the event is presented as a non competitive training run for larger road events.

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 two-day trail running event in the Grampians on 29 to 30 August 2026, with technical rocky ridgelines, singletrack and sandstone terrain and race distances from a 2 km kids trail to 50 km.

A beachfront backyard ultra at Neilsons Beach with repeated **6.7 km** loops starting each hour and continuing through day and night for up to 18 hours, while retaining the event name referencing a 12 hour Backyard Ultra.

Trail runs through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks with two distance options, on-course aid stations, electronic timing and race kit items including free photos in 2026. It is Round 3 of a Triple Crown series.

Nighttime trail race in The Dial Range at Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin on 29 August 2026. Three course categories with set entry fees, camping and facilities available; age rules and bib collection are noted.

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-format run at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, starting and finishing at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park; the event is sponsored by Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre.