Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run on 12 April 2026 at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park offers 6 km, 12 km and 21 km options. Rugged trails with creek crossings, rocky sections, stairs and a big hill make for a scenic but testing..

Enjoy scenic laps at Werribee Park Mansion with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get medals and top runners earn trophies while the event raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Discover the scenic Wimmera River trails at the inaugural Dimboola Dash Running Festival on April 12 2026, with marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a free 2 km kids dash. Riverside loops and out and back routes deliver a friendly festi..

Tackle the scenic trails of the Adelaide Hills at the Five Peaks Running Festival, with distances from 10 km to a 59 km ultra that kicks off the SA Five 50 Ultra Series. Expect rugged single track, sweeping views and big race day vibes.

Experience autumn colours and lakeside trails at Maroondah Reservoir Park with options from 10 km up to 50 km. Part of the Trailsplus Mountain Series, the event blends challenging trail running with relaxed, picnic friendly spectator vibes.

Join the Huon Hill race, part of the Riverina Trail Running Series, for scenic trail runs from the summit at Bandiana with challenging climbs and river paths. Choose 14.8 km or 5 km courses, enjoy views and postrun coffee and pastries.

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 South East Running Festival on 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium for a scenic run along Dandenong Creek and wetlands. Distances from a children's dash to a half marathon, with music, food and family activities.

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.

Hit the trails at the Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in Port Macquarie on 26 April 2026. Coastal Track and Trail Runners offer distances from 7 km up to a full marathon, scenic coastal singletrack and a festival atmosphere for all abilities.

Join a guided long run in the Blue Mountains with 20, 34 and 45+ km options to prep for Ultra Trail Australia. Experienced guides, three pace groups, mandatory UTA kit and bailout transport make this final long run race ready.

Tackle rugged trails and subtropical rainforest around Enoggera Reservoir at the Brisbane Trail Marathon weekend. Choose marathon, 25 km or 12.5 km courses, enjoy challenging climbs, checkpoints and a finisher medal for all.

Take on the Mt Solitary Ultra, a scenic but savage 45 km trail around the Jamison Valley with a traverse of Mt Solitary, steep technical sections and big climbs. Entries are limited so book early for this iconic Blue Mountains challenge.

Run through the ancient Ikara Flinders Ranges with IKARA ULTRA, finishing at iconic Wilpena Pound. Multiple distances from 50 km to 100 Miler and a buddy runner option offer epic outback trails, stunning views and unique cultural backdrop.

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..

Experience coastal trail running at Wilsons Promontory National Park on May 2 and 3, 2026. Choose distances from a kids race to 100 km and soak up the atmosphere at the lively festival village in Tidal River.

Discover coastal trails and sandy beaches at Trail Run Australia Tomaree in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens, with multi distance options from 6 km to 32 km through Tomaree National Park. Enjoy ocean views, dunes and well supported courses with ai..

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..

Run coastal single track at Wilsons Promontory with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options on Sunday 3 May 2026. Expect scenic, undulating trails with marked out and back course and a challenging climb to Darby Saddle.

Run the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon on the Great Barrier Reef in early May 2026, a scenic yet rugged 24 km route of fire trails with sustained climbs and descents. Team relays and junior distances add festival fun and competitor fer..