Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 327 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.

A 10km sealed handicap race at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on June 28, 2026. The event uses a mass start format and is sponsored by ProFeet Podiatry; a course map is provided.

Warrnambool Running Club's Race 7 at Tower Hill on 28 June 2026 features an 8 km main race and a 4 km handicap with a wave start, sponsored by Quick Spin Laundry and held within Tower Hill Reserve.

July 2026

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..

Sydney Trail Half Marathon Winter Edition is a single-lap 21.1 km trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical single track, fire trails, on-course aid stations 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.

Race 2 visits Anglesea on 5 July 2026, using coastal heathland and cliff top trails. Distances run from a family friendly 4km up to a 27.6km route, with live music and food options at the event village.

Race 2 of the On The Trails series at Mount Misery near outer-metro Adelaide offers 24 km, 15 km, 8 km and a kids run. Registration opens 1 June 2026 and the event is part of the ITRA National League.

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.

Three consecutive trail marathons run from 9 to 11 July 2026 in the Cairns area. The routes include steep single track and technical sections, mandatory safety gear, limited tap water between checkpoints, and scheduled pre- and post-race di..

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..

Experience South Australia by running from the mountains to the CBD. This trail ultra features five distances from 21km to 100 miles following the scenic Heysen Trail into the heart of Adelaide.

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 event at Lake Gillawarna offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km off road courses through Mirambeena Regional Park. Medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings in each event.

On Sunday, 12 July 2026 the Somerset Rail Trail Classic offers runs and walks of 3 km and 8 km plus 20 km and 44 km bike rides along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, highlighting regional scenery and community participation.

A 16.5 km handicap road race in Burnie Park, Tasmania on July 12, 2026. Entry requires PCCCT membership, costs A$10, and is open only to competitors aged 15 and over.

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 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.

A Trailsplus trail running event at You Yangs on 18-19 July 2026, held on a loop course at 10 Branch Rd Little River VIC, offering distances from 5k to 100 Miles and ticket prices from AUD 52.75 to AUD 388.75.

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.

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