Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Southern Sydney Track Ultra returns 4 to 5 July 2026, hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships on a fast new 400 m synthetic track at Campbelltown Sports Centre. Choose from 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races or a marathon for a certif..

A single lap trail half marathon at Lake Parramatta in July featuring technical single track, fire trails and a waterfall. The *21.1 km* course has 386 m elevation, mandatory gear rules and a strict 4 hour cutoff.

Experience a stunning single lap trail run through Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical tracks and scenic waterfalls. This cupless 21 km race includes a premium singlet and post race celebrations by the lake.

Coastal trail races start on Anglesea Main Beach and cover single track, cliffs and beach running across four distances from about 4.3 km to 27.6 km. Courses are marked by colour and a Finish Line Sprint time is recorded for each runner.

Trail races at Fox Creek Bike Park in Lenswood offer fire trail and single track routes to 24 km, steep climbs with summit views, drink stations, medals for placegetters and post run refreshments including the event brownies.

A club-organised **10 km** handicap race at the southern end of Royal Park in Point Lonsdale, listed with a course map and sponsor association to Point Lonsdale Health & Wellness.

Broome International Airport Marathon is held at Cable Beach, Broome WA on 5 July 2026 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km and 10.5 km races on firm, hard packed sand with aid stations about every 5 km.

Three marathons held on consecutive days in Tropical North Queensland from 9 to 11 July 2026, with distances from 18 km to a 126.6 km Grand Slam. The Grand Slam medal is awarded only to those who complete all three marathons.

Raffertys Coastal Run on July 11, 2026 features multiple trail distances from 12km to 35km, a kids run and a Triple Trail Challenge around Lake Macquarie, with courses through Wallarah National Park and coastal areas including Catherine Hil..

A trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills into the CBD, offering distances from 21 km to 100 miles. Courses follow the Heysen Trail, use mandatory GPX navigation and include multiple aid stations with drop bag and pacer options for longer dista..

An evening trail run on the Mt Laura foothills near Whyalla offering 6K, 12.5K and 25K options. A head torch and hidden disco dancing are mandatory and course distances may vary slightly.

A night trail run on Mount Louisa with 6 km, 10 km and 21 km options, varied terrain and mandatory head torches. The event uses marked, marshalled trails from Calvary Christian College with on-course aid, timing and finish-line refreshments..

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

Community run, walk and bike event along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The 23rd Somerset Rail Trail Classic is on 12 July 2026 with 3 km and 8 km run or walk options and 20 km and 44 km bike rides.

A 16.5 km handicap race in Parklands, Tasmania, held as Race 11 of the PCCCT on July 12, 2026. Entry requires PCCCT membership and online registration; individual entry fee is A$10.

An 8km handicap race at Waurn Ponds on July 12, 2026, using the baseball fields on Pioneer Road. The event is organised by Geelong Cross Country Club and sponsored by Tuckers Funeral Services.

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

A multi-distance trail event in Port Macquarie from 17 to 19 July 2026 offering distances from a 2.5 km kids race to a 217 km ultra, including staged race formats. Entry fees vary by distance and period and mandatory gear checks apply.

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Little River VIC offers distances from 5 km to 100 mile across varied trail terrain. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

Experience the scenic Dawes Range on the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail with distances ranging from 12km to 50km. This UTMB Index event features historic tunnels and a unique course through Queensland’s hinterland.