Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Runher Lake Manchester is a women's only trail run at scenic Lake Manchester with 4.4 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Expect finisher medals, pro timing, eco friendly course marking and charity support; entries open soon.

Run the Two Bays Trail on Magnetic Island on 23 May 2026 with 6, 12 and 21 km options across scenic single track trails and coastal lookouts. Expect technical climbs, on course aid and pro timing with post race recovery.

Run scenic trails at Woodlands Park in Greenvale past a homestead, Living Legends horses and runway views. Distances 2 km to 50 km suit beginners to ultrarunners, with on the day bib pickup and charity support for Canteen.

Take on the Tax Centre Great Train Race in Tasmania where RUNNER VS MACHINE as runners chase a vintage train along the Don River Railway. Family friendly kids races, 3.5 km and 7 km options plus a virtual race make this a fun day for all.

Trails and Tails brings friendly trail runs and walks to two coastal venues in 2026, welcoming solo participants, walkers and their dogs. Pick from 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km or 4 km and enjoy scenic courses and community vibes.

Run through vineyards and sandy tracks at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek on Sunday 24 May 2026, with options from a half marathon to a 15 km, a short course and a kids dash. Enjoy flat, scenic terrain and a friendly community vibe.

Join Run the Gap in Halls Gap, Victoria on 24 May 2026 for a scenic community run with 6 km, 12 km and 21 km trail options. Experience stunning bushland, friendly atmosphere and routes for walkers and racers.

Join the Douglas Dash, a scenic 5 km urban trail run along Four Mile Beach and coastal tracks during the Port Douglas Carnival. Finish with a bespoke medal and a dog friendly vibe suitable for all ages.

Trail races at Bonnie Doon Park, West Albury, featuring singletrack, long climbs, MTB-style sections and a steep "Powerlines" descent. Two distances are offered with recorded elevation gains.

A beach run on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays on May 24 2026, offering 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km and junior distances. Adult entries list fees at $150 and junior entries at $60.

A multi-distance running event on the Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland on 30 May 2026. Distances range from 2 km to 100 km with team options and a pin free policy planned by the organiser.

Three winter trail races near Melbourne from May to August 2026, held at Blackwood, Anglesea and Silvan, with short, medium and long course options and on-site live music, coffee, food vendors and social race formats.

Take on rugged rainforest trails and remote backroads at Eungella National Park on 31 May 2026 with 5 km, 11 km and 18 km options for all levels. Expect river crossings, climbs, on course support and prizes for top finishers.

Take on the Simpson Desert Ultra, a remote outback ultramarathon near Birdsville from 5 to 7 June 2026, with distances from 25K to 160K. Test your limits amid red sand dunes, supported by aid stations and a true endurance challenge.

Serra Terror is a two day team endurance challenge in the Grampians National Park over the King's Birthday long weekend, June 6 and 7, 2026. Teams of three to eight tackle an ever changing 80 km course across single track, four wheel drive..

Take on the iconic Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia at the Cape2Cape Ultra on June 6 and 7, 2026. Choose a 100 mile or 50 mile challenge as you run scenic coastal trails from Augusta to Eagle Bay.

Discover forest single track and river views at Run Forrest Trail Run in Forrest, Victoria on 6 June 2026. Choose 21km, 10km, 6km or a kids 6km and enjoy technical trails, fast descents and a lively race village finish.

Run the scenic Rosebud Running Festival on 7 June 2026 along the Bay Trail foreshore, with distances from a 1 km kids race to a full marathon. Enjoy on course support, bib timing and a finishers medal for all finishers.

Take on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at BVRT100s 2026 on 12 June, a multi distance endurance festival from Yarraman to Ipswich Grammar School. Options range from a 50 mile fun run to 100 km, 100 mile and epic 200 mile challenges.

Tackle rugged Sunshine Coast hinterland trails at the Yandina Five O, starting and finishing at Terella Brewing. Choose from 12 km, 21 km, 36 km or 50 km courses that cross creeks, climb hills and finish with a memento and event shirt.