Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Trail runs through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks with two distance options, on-course aid stations, electronic timing and race kit items including free photos in 2026. It is Round 3 of a Triple Crown series.

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.

Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a family friendly trail run at Wungong Regional Park on 29 August 2026. Runners can choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km routes across valley and hill terrain with a 3.5 hour cut off.

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.

Four trail distances from 5 km to 42 km at Cape Pallarenda, featuring Mt Marlow, technical single track and coastal views. Race HQ is at Freemason’s Park with marked courses, aid stations, timing and support services.

Final event of a five-part off the beaten track trail series near Pinnacle, QLD. The longest course is 24 km and routes include demanding climbs, steep descents and technical sections with prize money across all distances.

An 8 km handicap-format run at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, starting and finishing at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park; the event is sponsored by Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre.

A multi-day trail festival on Flinders Island from 4–6 September offering a glow run, 42 km marathon, 25 km and 11 km events plus a 4 km recovery run, with Avenza navigation, team options, shuttle transport and a recommended gear list.

Run the Lighthorse Ultra on 5 and 6 September 2026 at Perry's Paddock in Woodvale for its tenth and final staging there. Enjoy 3 to 24 hour timed loop options on a scenic 2.5 km circuit and a dawn service.

A 30 km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park on 5 September 2026. The route follows coastal tracks with rocky sections, beaches, cliffs, bushland and rainforest.

A two day mountain biking and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Grandchester, Queensland, on 5 to 6 September 2026. The event uses more than 80 km of purpose-built trails and traces back to a 117 km 2002 ride.

Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.

A technical trail event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on 6 September 2026 offering Marathon, Team Marathon, Half and 10k distances, notable climbs and a 7 hour cut off.

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

Trail Running SA stages a multi-distance trail event at Cleland National Park with hilly native trails, wildlife viewing, drink stations and post-race refreshments. A kids cross-country and medals for placegetters are included.

Run 4 Resilience Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 features 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses through farmland and creeks near Ancona Road. The event supports community wellbeing and rural mental health through organised runs and fundraising.

A 5 km handicap run organised by Geelong Cross Country Club, held at the Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford and sponsored by Good.All Protein. The event is listed in the club's Handicap category and includes a course map and calenda..

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

Monthly park-based handicap events at Weston Park featuring short distances for women, girls and children, with different fees for members and non-members.