Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon on the Great Barrier Reef in early May 2026, a scenic yet rugged 24 km route of fire trails with sustained climbs and descents. Team relays and junior distances add festival fun and competitor fer..

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with a guided stair training and taper run in Katoomba, two weeks out. Expect scenic UTA trails of 11 to 24 km with multiple pace groups so all levels can tune race fitness and course recall.

Goldrush Trail Runs is a trail running event held in Daylesford, Victoria’s Spa Country, featuring new loop courses starting and finishing at Lake Daylesford. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, the event offers three distances: 21km, 12km, and 5km,..

Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown Victoria is a two day team relay covering 216 plus km across muddy paddocks, forest trails and coastal backdrops. Teams of 4 or more tackle day and night legs with base camp transitions.

Tackle the rugged trails of Cowaramup at the Margaret River Ultra Marathon, 9 to 10 May 2026. Choose from a solo or team 80 km ultra or a 42 km trail marathon and soak in stunning Margaret River scenery.

Discover Blue Mountains World Heritage trails at HOKA Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB in Katoomba, with cliff tops, rock formations and waterfalls. Choose races from a 1 km kids run to a 161.5 km ultra and enjoy a Welcome to Country.

West Macs Monster is a multi distance trail running event on the Larapinta Trail from May 15 to 17, 2026. Choose from ultradistance challenges down to a 5 km Tele Monster, with strict safety gear checks for the longer races.

Experience the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, where road and trail courses showcase coastal cliffs, forests and native wildlife. Races range from a kids gallop to an ultra marathon, with yoga, live music and glamping adding festival fla..

Celebrate autumn in Upper Kiewa Valley at the Mt Beauty Running Festival with races from 3 km to 21.1 km plus an 18 km trail. Join a community day of running, a Schools Challenge and a bake sale supporting local groups.

RunHer Lake Manchester Trail Run on 17 May 2026 invites women to enjoy scenic trails at Lake Manchester. Choose 4.4 km, 10 km or 21 km with timed results, finisher medals and pro photos available.

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.

Discover the Albury Ranges at Bonnie Doon Park on Saturday May 23, 2026, the Riverina Trail Series' NSW round. Expect flowing singletrack, big climbs and the thrilling Powerlines descent for runners chasing fun and a challenge.

Run through Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, with trails weaving past a historic homestead and Living Legends race horses. Distances from 2 km to 50 km plus canicross, with devonshire tea and plane spotting to enjoy after your run.

Event information The Tax Centre Great Train Race is a running event in Tasmania, Australia. The event carries the tagline "RUNNER VS MACHINE" and is owned and organised by Everyday Lions Events. The 2026 edition is scheduled for..

Event overview Trails and Tails is a trail running event held at two locations in New South Wales: Port Macquarie and Coopernook (Coopernook HQ). The Port Macquarie event is scheduled for 24 May 2026 and the Coopernook event for 23 August 2..

Run through vineyards, back roads and sandy tracks at Kimbolton Wines in Langhorne Creek, with distances from Kids Dash to a half marathon. Celebrate with live music and local wine thanks to hosts Murraylands Multisports.

Join Run the Gap 2026 in Halls Gap on 24 May for scenic 6 km, 12 km and 21 km trail runs through the Grampians. Family friendly entries and early registration options make this a perfect race day for all abilities.

Join the Douglas Dash in Port Douglas for a scenic 5 km urban trail along Four Mile Beach and dirt tracks, finishing at Rex Smeal Park. Fun for runners and dogs on leash with medals for humans and pups.

Join the inaugural Southern Rail Trail run through forests, farmland and restored trestle bridges with views to Wilsons Promontory. Pick ultra or half marathon distances and enjoy reusable BibSnaps plus VIP perks.

Escape into the Eungella Rainforest on Sunday 31 May 2026 with 5 km, 11 km or 18 km off road trail options for every level. Enjoy scenic single track, river crossings and remote terrain as part of the Trail Run Series.