Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Run a scenic, traffic free loop along the Yarra River in Burnley with half marathon, 14 km and 7 km options for runners and walkers. Accurately measured course, chip timing, drink stations and a post race pancake breakfast.

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.

Join the Wilsons Prom Running Festival on 2 May 2026 at Wilsons Promontory, VIC. Routes from 2 km to 100 km across coastal bush tracks, with Darby River short courses ideal for first time trail runners.

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.