Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

An annual community trail run at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula offering multiple distances and a Magic Mile for children. Courses use grass, gravel, stone, mud and clay and funds support the Mornington Penin..

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.

A beachfront backyard ultra at Neilsons Beach with repeated **6.7 km** loops starting each hour and continuing through day and night for up to 18 hours, while retaining the event name referencing a 12 hour Backyard Ultra.

A trail running event near Binna Burra in the Gold Coast Hinterland offering 28 km and 50 km courses through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Entries include a personalised race tee or singlet, bus transfer, aid stations and electr..

Nighttime trail race in The Dial Range at Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin on 29 August 2026. Three course categories with set entry fees, camping and facilities available; age rules and bib collection are noted.

A multi-distance running festival in Coffs Harbour on 30 August 2026, from marathon to a free 1km fun run, with all entry fees donated to local charities and medals for every finisher.