Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Take on the Kununurra Half Marathon on Sunday 14 June 2026 and soak up scenic outback views while racing solo or with friends. Choose a 21.1 km solo or team relays for pairs or four person teams with equal legs.

Embrace the untamed trails at the WildBoar Trail Run in the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 10km to a challenging 50km ultra, navigating native bushland and single tracks. A portion of every entry supports..

Tower Trail Run explores Mount Gambier's volcanic landscapes. Choose from five distances, from a family-friendly 5K to a challenging 56K ultra. The event is known for its well-marked courses and strong community feel.

Experience the 12th edition of this scenic coastal run along Victoria’s Surf Coast Walk. Choose from 42km, 21km, or 8km distances featuring clifftops, wilderness, and iconic beaches between Torquay and Fairhaven.

The Adelaide 24 Hour Festival is an 18-year-old timed running and walking event. Participants choose a 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour goal on a 2.175km loop in North Adelaide. The event features electronic timing, finisher medals, and a supportive co..

Experience the scenic coastline of Portland with distances ranging from 1 km to 25 km. Join the Portland Runners Club for a community event supporting Beats Cycle for Hope through various trail and road routes.

Experience the Freycinet Peninsula on 21 June 2026 with scenic 11 km and challenging 29 km circuits around Wineglass Bay. Field capped at 200 runners, with rough marked trails and a longer course requiring good fitness and gear.

Experience the mountain stage of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Mt. Baranduda. Choose between a rugged 16.3 km long course or a flowing 6.9 km short course featuring technical trails and impressive views.

Trail runs from Wamboin Community Hall through Kowen Forest offering marathon, half marathon and 12 km courses with significant elevation and mandatory safety gear. The marathon serves as a Six Foot Track qualifier.

Experience the rugged beauty of the New South Wales South Coast at the Kiama Coastal Classic. Choose from four distances including a spectacular half marathon route through beaches and rolling green hills.

Experience a midwinter night run through the native bushland of Knocklofty Reserve. Use a headtorch to navigate scenic trails with views of Hobart and local wildlife under the stars.

Experience the beauty of Serpentine NP with a trail run past iconic waterfalls. Choose from three distances ranging from 5 to 16 km while enjoying live drummers and a vibrant event village.

Take on the Wild Dog Backyard Ultra at Lardner Park near Warragul on 26 June 2026, looping a 6.71 km course each hour until only one runner remains. Expect farmland trails, friendly camaraderie and true endurance testing.

Experience a friendly country atmosphere in Wondai with a weekend of running. Choose between undulating forest trails or smooth bitumen rail trail courses ranging from family fun runs to a full marathon.

Test your endurance at Lofty's Revenge with trail distances ranging from 10km to a 50km ultra marathon. Experience a scenic journey through Linear Park and the Aqueduct Trail ending at the iconic Mt. Lofty Summit.

Take on the Red Dirt Backyard Ultra in Karratha on 27 June 2026, looping flat red dirt and sandy trails from a caravan park. Run one 6.71 km loop every hour until the Last One Standing is crowned in this raw endurance challenge.

This 25km mountain trail run descends from Mount Sugarloaf to Wakefield and back. Aid stations provide refreshments, with hot soup at the finish and medals for top finishers. Entry is free for club members.

Test your limits at Dragle Farm with a military inspired obstacle course through rainforests and mud. Choose from 5km to 15km distances or take on the 12 hour Enduro challenge in a festival atmosphere.

Experience the coastal beauty of Bowen with a trail run featuring rocky headlands, sandy beaches, and stunning Whitsunday vistas across three distances.

Test your endurance on this 16.1 km loop through Helena Valley featuring steep mountain ascents and a creek crossing. Enjoy a nourishing hot soup at the Helena Valley Primary School finish line after your run.