Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at Telegraph Station in Alice Springs where runners complete a 6.7056 kilometer loop each hour on varied single-track terrain until only one person completes an extra loop.

Silvan offers three trail courses through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August 2026, with significant hills and single and double track. A handicap start is used and routes are clearly colour marked at splits.

Trail running festival in Currumbin on August 2, 2026 featuring four distances from 6.6 km to 31 km with increasing trail and hills. It is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Manly Dam Trail Run on 2 August 2026 features timed trail races over 8 km, 16 km, 24 km and 32 km on a marked loop by the water with aid stations, first aid and participant medals.

A trail event at Serpentine National Park with marked courses from 8.5km to 50km, a village area with food trucks and BBQs, age-specific entry rules, on-course markings and a pre-event briefing.

Trail running at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park on August 2, 2026, with winding single-track, creek crossings and multiple course distances. The long course carries UTMB Index status and placegetters receive medals.

A 100 km loop around Canberra combining city landmarks and nature-park trails, offered as a solo race or a 2-4 person relay. The marked course has transition compounds with full aid, mandatory safety equipment and electronic chip timing.

A community running event in Kojonup, WA on 2 August with 5 km, 10 km, a 21 km half marathon and a free Kid's Dash, set on cross-country farmland and aimed at supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

Trail races at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy offering 21 km, 10 km and 5 km courses through mixed forest, rocky terrain and wooden bridges, with an Event Hub featuring family activities and coffee.

An 8km handicap run at Fyansford on 2 August 2026 with start and finish next to the Fyansford Hotel. The event is sponsored by The Injury Clinic and includes a course map and organiser listed entry fees.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 2 August 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

A Backyard Ultra at Lake Towerrinning where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop every hour until one remains, hosted at a dedicated lakeside campsite with space for competitors and supporters.

A two day Spartan obstacle event at Werribee Racecourse with Sprint, Super and Kids races plus a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. The course is described as fast and flat and features Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

A trail running event at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026 offering 11 km, half marathon and marathon courses that pass coloured sand cliffs, forests, lakes, dunes and beaches, with marked routes and checkpoint support.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Southern Grampians with trail runs ranging from 6.4 km to a 50 km ultra marathon. Summit iconic peaks and experience diverse terrain starting from the picturesque town of Dunkeld.

A mixed gravel ride and run in Nabawa WA on 8 August 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 160 km, including e bike categories and age-based entry rules, plus a fundraising element for a local charity.

Scenic Rim Ultra is a trail running event in Scenic Rim, Queensland on 8 August 2026 offering distances from 10 km to 100 miles across mountainous single track and dirt roads. The loop course starts and finishes at Lilybrook Recreation Area..

True Grit QLD is a military style obstacle event at Albert River Wines in August 2026 offering 10km and 5km courses with a variety of obstacles, team and solo entry options, on-site camping and free spectator access.

A trail running event in Blackwood VIC held in August with multiple distances including 70 km, offering UTMB ITRA points and raising funds for Berry Street.

Kwat Kwat Trail Run is a multi-distance trail event in the Warby Ranges near Booths Winery in August 2026. Routes range from a 2 km kids run to a 50 km ultra, with on-course views, prize categories and local food and beer.