Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Mad Max Marathon is a running festival in Broken Hill on 26 July 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids dash on dirt tracks around the racecourse, with hydration stations, medals for finishers and a charity whee..

Trail running event at the Bilpin Fruit Bowl in the Blue Mountains with 16 km and 34 km courses plus a 1.5 km kids race. The event is non profit and donates ten dollars from each entry to local Rural Fire Services.

A team relay along the South Burnett rail trail covering 60 km between Kingaroy and Wondai. Teams of five to eight run average 5 km legs and a 1 km kids race is included.

A 7 km handicap race in Drysdale on July 26, 2026, with start and finish at the bottom of Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Wyndham Street. Sponsored by Corrective Chiropractic Bellarine and entry fees are listed on the club page.

A multi-distance trail running event at Ulong in Bindarri National Park, featuring forest singletrack, waterfalls and aid stations; distances range from a 1 km family run to a 100 km ultra with mandatory gear and on-site camping.

A backyard ultra at Integral Energy Park featuring repeated 6.7 km loops each hour until one runner remains, hosting the 2026 Australian Backyard Ultra team and offering silver ticket qualification opportunities.

A multi-race mountain and cross-country event on August 01, 2026, the Woolworths Great Pyramid Race features uphill and downhill running and includes several formats such as a 3 km and an 1800 m juniors race; registrations are open.

A backyard ultra at Telegraph Station in Alice Springs where runners complete a 6.7056 kilometer loop each hour on varied single-track terrain until only one person completes an extra loop.

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges with three waymarked courses, differing ascent and water-point provisions. A handicap start mixes runners on the trails so following the colour-coded markings is essential.

Coastal trail event in Currumbin offering 6.6 km to 31 km distances with ocean views and out and back sections. It is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown and links to two other races in the series.

Manly Dam Trail Run on 2 August 2026 features timed trail races over 8 km, 16 km, 24 km and 32 km on a marked loop by the water with aid stations, first aid and participant medals.

Trail running event in Serpentine National Park with courses from 4.9 km to 50 km on marked remote trails. The village features drumming, waterfalls, food trucks and family friendly facilities.

Trail trail race at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park with winding single-track, creek crossings and multiple distances. Wildlife and hillside views accompany drink stations, medals for placegetters and a kids cross country event.

A 100 km loop around Canberra combining city landmarks and nature-park trails, offered as a solo race or a 2-4 person relay. The marked course has transition compounds with full aid, mandatory safety equipment and electronic chip timing.

Run 4 Resilience Kojonup on 2 August 2026 in Kojonup WA offers 5 km, 10 km and a 21 km half marathon plus a free kids dash, with courses running through open farmland and lane-ways to bring the community together.

Trail running at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km routes through woodlands, rocky sections and wooden bridges. Event Hub at Hut 8 offers family activities and coffee; part of the Kunanyi Trail Series.

An 8 km handicap race in Fyansford on August 2, 2026, with start and finish beside the Fyansford Hotel. Sponsored by The Injury Clinic; entry fees and a course map are provided on the event page.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 2 August 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

A backyard ultra at Lake Towerrinning on Friday 7 August 2026 where runners complete repeated 6.71 km loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes lakeside camping and a dedicated campground for participants and supporters.

Melbourne Spartan Event Weekend at Werribee Racecourse offers a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles and a 10 km super with 25 obstacles, plus a kids race and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. The course is described as fast and flat with unique obstacles.