Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Join the Falls Creek Easter Fun Run on Saturday 4 April 2026 for a scenic 5 km trail through ski runs, boardwalks and mountain bike tracks. Celebrate community spirit and recovery with family friendly entry and stunning alpine views.

UNBROKEN Team Trail Marathon in Alexandra Hills QLD sees teams of 2 or 4 tackle repeated 14 km Scribbly Gums loops across a relaxed 26 hour relay. Enjoy camping, hot meals, live music and a festival atmosphere between legs.

Take on the Bibbulmun Track in WA at Delirious WEST, a four day trail ultramarathon 8 to 12 April 2026 offering 100 and 200 mile options. Wild coastal scenery, rugged single track and staffed aid stations make this a true endurance adventur..

Run the Alpine Challenge in Falls Creek on April 11, 2026, and tackle rugged alpine trails across Victoria's highest peaks. Distances from 10 km to an epic 100 mile test mean every runner can chase serious climbs and breathtaking views.

Run the Jabulani Challenge through Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park from Bobbin Head on Pittwater. Choose 12 km, 22 km or 45 km or tackle the Triple Trail Challenge for scenic single track, rainforest and creek crossings.

Run Tarra Bulga 2026 invites trail runners to explore ancient rainforest, giant mountain ash and the Corrigan's Suspension Bridge. Pick a family friendly 2.5 km or a challenging 42 km and earn a finisher medal.

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a UTA training run on Kings Tableland with 20 km, 34 km and 43 km options and three pace groups to suit all levels. Bring mandatory UTA gear, at least 2 litres of water and enough fuel for 6 to 7 hours.

Elliot's Revenge at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park on 12 April 2026 offers rugged coastal and mountain trails. Choose 6 km, 12 km or 21 km with creek crossings and varied terrain.

Race the historic Werribee Park Mansion on Sun April 12 2026 with options from a scenic half marathon to a family friendly kids dash supporting the Leukaemia Foundation. Medals and age awards for most distances make this a memorable day.

Discover scenic trails along the Wimmera River at the inaugural Dimboola Dash Running Festival on April 12, 2026. Distances from a free Kids Dash to a full marathon offer fun for walkers and runners of all levels.

Five Peaks is a multi distance trail festival in the Adelaide Hills with ultra and shorter races finishing at the Main Oval in Belair National Park. Scenic single track and Yurrebilla Trail views promise a memorable challenge.

Maroondah Dam Trail Run on Sunday 19 April 2026 kicks off the Trailsplus Mountain Series with choices from 10 km, 21 km, 30 km, 42 km and 50 km. Set in scenic Maroondah Reservoir Park amid autumn colours, it offers challenging trails and st..

Kick off the Riverina Trail Running Series at Huon Hill on scenic singletrack and fire trails with sweeping views. Choose 14.8 km or 5 km, start near the summit and enjoy coffee and pastries; carpooling recommended.

Experience the Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail on Sunday 19 April with scenic riverfront running from Loys Paddock Reserve in Burnley. Choose a half marathon, 14 km or a 7 km run or walk and refuel with a pancake breakfast at the finish.

Join the Gold Coast Running Festival at Cbus Super Stadium on 26 April 2026 for distances from 1 km to 3/4 marathon, with aid stations on course and timed laps. All finishers receive a medal and event photos capture your moment.

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run is a Port Macquarie, New South Wales-based trail running event hosted by Coastal Track and Trail Runners. It offers four on-trail distances: 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 12 km, and 7 km, all run in a single day. The event pro..

Join a guided final long training run for Ultra Trail Australia on April 26, 2026 in Katoomba, NSW, with 20 km, 34 km and 45+ km options. Three pace groups from Mighty Turtles to Speedy Hares make it friendly for runners age 16 and up.

Run scenic singletrack and fire trails around Enoggera Reservoir in South D'Aguilar National Park with 42 km, 25 km and 12.5 km options that test climbing and endurance. Limited to 300 entries, enjoy rainforest views and a lively finish.

Run the Ikara Flinders Ranges at Wilpena Pound on May 1, 2026, tracing creeks, homesteads and ancient fossils across iconic mountain scenery. Choose distances from 50 kilometers to 100 miles and celebrate the outback on the traditional land..

DIVERGE Skyruns is a three day sky and trail festival in Queenstown TAS, set on alpine ridgelines through rainforests and waterfalls. Choose routes from family runs to a 50 km skyrun and enjoy a heritage steam train finish.