Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A 24 hour trail running event on 15 to 16 August 2026 at Black Hill NSW with solo and team relay options on an approximately 6.8 km loop with 300 m elevation per lap. Camping, music, a kids race and event medals are included.

Trail running at Lake Manchester, QLD with distances from a 1 km kids dash to a 23 km loop. Water stops, aid stations and a no disposable cup policy; proceeds go to the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A coastal running event in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offering long, short and Kids Dash routes around Granite Island, featuring a causeway, mixed surfaces and electronic timing, with optional medals and established transfer and refund..

A teams marathon handicap at the Cricket Ground in West Ulverstone on 16 August 2026. Individual entrants are randomly placed into teams of four; entrants must be 15 or older, membership is required and the entry fee is A$10.

A trail running event on 16 August 2026 at Yarrabilba near Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring three distances across Plunkett and Wickham parks. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids; routes use marked, sometimes..

A community running event in Katanning on 16 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses across rural cross country terrain, organised by Active Farmers to support mental health and rural wellbeing.

Trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD tracks. Three water stops, post-event stalls and race pack collection are provided.

Moore Than Fitness Anglesea 8.2km is an 8.2 km handicap race held at the Anglesea River mouth car park on the Great Ocean Road side on 16 August 2026. The event is sponsored by Moore Than Fitness.

The Devilbend Trail Run marks its 50th running on 16 August 2026 at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve near Moorooduc, Victoria. Races range from a kids mile to a half marathon over varied trail surfaces.

A guided training run on the Hounslow 17km course in the Blue Mountains, following cliff top tracks, Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout and the Grand Canyon. Licensed trainers lead three pace groups and the session includes mandatory gear and nutr..

The Run Your Outback Trail Festival will take place in Robin Falls from Friday 21 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 7 and 81 kilometers.

A multi distance trail event through Avon Valley on Saturday 22 August 2026, from a kids dash to a 65km ultra with team relay options. Entries close 9 August 2026 and transfers are allowed before that date.

Join the Russell Falls Trail Run on 23 August 2026 for a scenic 6.2 km through towering Tasmanian trees and past picturesque waterfalls. Mostly accessible trail surfaces make it an inviting run for many, with entries at $40.

A final round of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga on August 23, 2026. Three trail distances are offered with aid stations, parking, and on-site coffee.

A point to point trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, traversing rainforest, eucalypt forest and plantations within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Options include a 64 km solo race or a 64 km team relay with a possible 6..

A one-day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot-tha, featuring a 2 km kids loop, a 12 km Hightail course, and a 21.1 km Surefoot half marathon on shared trails.

Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont, held as a handicap event. Invitational and on the day entries are accepted and entry fees are listed by the organiser.

Capital to Coast runs 28 to 30 August 2026 as a weekend stage event from Canberra to the south coast across nine stages of trail, fire trail and singletrack. It is organised by Canberra Runners and relies on volunteer support.

Experience the coastal splendor of Port Lincoln in South Australia with a range of trail distances. Choose from various distances including a premier hundred kilometer ultra through breathtaking seaside scenery.

A two-day trail running event in the Grampians on 29 to 30 August 2026, with technical rocky ridgelines, singletrack and sandstone terrain and race distances from a 2 km kids trail to 50 km.