Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A volunteer-run trail festival in Bright, north-east Victoria, raising funds for Bright P-12 College. Features trail races from 3 km to 18 km, kids novelty races and a village with coffee, food and family activities.

Ikara Ultra is a trail running event at Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges on 1 May 2026, offering multiple ultra distances including 100 mile and 100 km routes through geologically and culturally significant Outback country.

DIVERGE SkyRuns is a three day skyrunning and trail festival in Queenstown on Tasmania's wild West Coast, running 1 to 3 May 2026. Tackle alpine ridgelines, rainforest trails, airfield runs or hop the Lynchford Express for a steam train rid..

A coastal trail running event in Wilsons Promontory National Park on 2–3 May 2026, featuring distances from a kids race up to 100 km. Entry fees and age rules vary by distance, with youth discounts for some shorter races.

Event Overview Trail Run Australia Tomaree is a trail running event held in Port Stephens, New South Wales, in May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Fingal Bay Beach. It offers courses through coastal landscapes, including trails in To..

Join the Nail Can Hill Run, a community event by the Rotary Club of Albury West with 4 km and 11.3 km trail runs plus a 15 km mountain bike ride across the scenic Nail Can Range. Finish festivities await at Bonnie Doon Park with a free retu..

A rugged trail event on Hamilton Island on 3 May 2026 featuring a 24 km individual race, 2 or 3 person team relays and three junior distances across scenic, undulating terrain in the Whitsundays.

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a scenic stair training and taper run in Katoomba on UTA trails, with routes up to 24 km. Expert coaches, pace groups and race day tips make it a perfect tune up for Ultra Trail Australia.

Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival on 3 May 2026 at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester QLD offers three trail race distances across forested and open landscapes. Distances range from about 11 km to 47 km with notable elevation gai..

Goldrush Trail Runs at Lake Daylesford on 9 May 2026 offers scenic loop trails of about 21 to 22 km, 12 km and 5 km. Expect some technical terrain, community vibes and an event hub by the boathouse.

Two day Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown, Victoria, sends teams of four plus across over 216 km of farmland and bush with the Southern Ocean and 12 Apostles as backdrop. Expect looped legs from base camp and graveyard shift..

Run the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in Cowaramup on 9 and 10 May 2026, with 80 km solo and team options and a 42 km trail marathon. Tackle scenic coastal and forest trails for a true Aussie ultra experience.

Teams traverse Imbil State Forest from Kenilworth across 18 km, 30 km or 48 km routes. The event is team-only, honours the Kokoda Campaign values and raises funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation youth programs.

Wandi Cross in Wandiligong, Victoria on 9 May 2026 offers mountain trail courses from 2 km to 26.3 km over steep, technical alpine terrain, with event proceeds donated to Wandiligong Primary School.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running event in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, with races from 1 km to 161.1 km and significant elevation gain. It is part of the UTMB World Series and attracts large fields.

A multi-distance trail running festival on the Larapinta Trail in Tjoritja National Park, offering races from 5 km to 231 km each third weekend in May. Most 2026 distances are sold out; the event is listed with iTRA and UTMB.

A multi-distance running festival on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road in May 2026, featuring road and trail events from 1.5 km to 60 km and a festival program with glamping, yoga and live music.

A community-run running festival in Mount Beauty on 16 May 2026 offering 3 km, 10.6 km, 21.1 km and an 18 km trail plus a Schools Challenge and a plastic cup free refill policy.

Runher Lake Manchester is a women's only trail run at scenic Lake Manchester with 4.4 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Expect finisher medals, pro timing, eco friendly course marking and charity support; entries open soon.

A trail running event on Magnetic Island with technical single track and island views, offering 6km, 12km and 21km courses. Races finish at the Arcadia Village Hotel and include marked routes, on course support and discounted ferry travel.