Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of You Yangs Regional Park through a variety of trail runs and off road duathlons featuring granite peaks and forested tracks for individuals and 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.

Test your endurance at the Coffs Backyard Ultra by running 6.706 km every hour until only one person remains. Enjoy a scenic gravel and boardwalk course through Coffs Harbour with excellent community facilities and support.

Explore Grampians National Park in this two day team endurance event. Choose between endurance or relay categories to hike or run through hills and single tracks over a varying annual course.

Take on the iconic Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia at the Cape2Cape Ultra on June 6 and 7, 2026. Choose a 100 mile or 50 mile challenge as you run scenic coastal trails from Augusta to Eagle Bay.

Experience winter trail running under the Otway canopy in Forrest Victoria. This long running event features 21km 10km and 6km courses including a dedicated kids category.

Join a flat and fast run along the scenic Mornington Peninsula with distances ranging from a kids dash to a full marathon. Experience beautiful Port Phillip Bay views while racing on the Bay Trail and coastal paths.

Experience a tropical trail run through the World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park. Choose between 17 km, 8 km, or 4 km routes featuring creek crossings, steep climbs, and dense rainforest scenery.

Experience a trail run through the scenic pine plantations and native bushland of Kuitpo Forest. Choose from several distances including a UTMB Index recognized long course and a free kids cross country run.

This trail running event at Wyaralong Dam features 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses on the Mt Joyce Mountain Bike Trails. The event is chip-timed, has marked trails with marshals, and provides water stations and post-race refreshments. Photos..

Experience the ultimate endurance test on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with distances ranging from 50 miles to a 200 mile return journey ending in Ipswich.

Experience the trails of Mapleton National Park at the Yandina Five O. Choose from four distances starting at Terella Brewing for a day of hinterland running and local hospitality.

The Kokoda Challenge Brisbane is a team hike through the demanding trails of D'Aguilar National Park. Choose from 18km, 30km, or 48km distances starting at Brookfield Reserve. Your participation supports youth programs and honours the legac..

Take on the Kununurra Half Marathon on Sunday 14 June 2026 and soak up scenic outback views while racing solo or with friends. Choose a 21.1 km solo or team relays for pairs or four person teams with equal legs.

Embrace the untamed trails at the WildBoar Trail Run in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 10km to a challenging 50km ultra, navigating native bushland and single tracks. A portion of every entry supports..

Experience trail running through the unique volcanic landscapes and craters of Mount Gambier. Choose from distances ranging from a 5km fun run to a 56km ultra marathon on technical limestone trails.

Experience the 12th edition of this scenic coastal run along Victoria’s Surf Coast Walk. Choose from 42km, 21km, or 8km distances featuring clifftops, wilderness, and iconic beaches between Torquay and Fairhaven.

The Adelaide 24 Hour Festival is an 18-year-old timed running and walking event. Participants choose a 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour goal on a 2.175km loop in North Adelaide. The event features electronic timing, finisher medals, and a supportive co..

Celebrate the winter solstice with a scenic run or walk along the Portland coastline. Choose from various distances including trail runs and lighthousetolighthouse routes while supporting a local charity.

Experience the Freycinet Peninsula on 21 June 2026 with scenic 11 km and challenging 29 km circuits around Wineglass Bay. Field capped at 200 runners, with rough marked trails and a longer course requiring good fitness and gear.