Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Coastal Classic is a renowned 30km trail running race held in the Royal National Park, NSW, Australia. The course runs from Otford to Bundeena, offering runners a challenging and scenic experience along the iconic Coast Track. Participants encounter diverse terrain including rocky paths, sandy b..

Race #4 Cleland National Park is a popular trail running event held in Cleland National Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. The course features a challenging hilly terrain with distances of 11km, 17km, and 24km, offering breathtaking views of native woodlands, forests, perched swam..

The Hounslow Classic is an epic trail running event held in the stunning Grose Valley Wilderness near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, Australia. It features challenging courses with brutal climbs, steep technical terrain, and breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs and deep canyons. Participants ca..

The Mighty Jarrah Trail Run is part of the C-WISE Dwellingup 100 event, taking place on September 13, 2025, in Dwellingup, Western Australia. This premier trail running event offers various distances, including 21km, 12km, 6km, and a special Doggie Dash. Participants can enjoy the scenic beauty of t..

The Collie River Ultra Marathon (CRU100) is a premier trail running event held in the picturesque town of Collie, Western Australia. Participants can choose from three event categories: a 100km solo run, a 50km solo run, or a relay marathon for teams of 2-5 runners. The course features stunning trai..

The Surf Coast Century is an ultra marathon event held in Anglesea along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. It offers challenging yet accessible trail running with 100km and 50km solo distances, as well as relay options for teams of 2, 3, or 4. The course features stunning scenery including towering sea c..

The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a unique event held in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, featuring races that challenge participants to "beat the train." The festival offers multiple distances including a 21.1km half marathon, a 13.5km classic race, a 5km family fun run, and a 1.2km junio..

The Beachside Dash, held at Depena Reserve in Dolls Point, NSW, Australia, is a popular Sydney fun run now in its 18th year. The event features professionally timed 2km, 5km, and 10km races suitable for all fitness levels, whether walking, jogging, or running. The 10km race consists of two laps of t..

The Maribyrnong River Run is a welcoming running event held at Footscray Park, Footscray, featuring scenic courses along the beautiful Maribyrnong River. Now in its third year, the event offers three distances: a half marathon, 10km, and a 4.7km run/walk, catering to runners of all abilities. Partic..

The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest, held annually in Airlie Beach, Queensland, celebrates its 20th year in 2025. Organized by the Whitsunday Running Club, the event features multiple trail running distances including the challenging 58km Ultra, the original 28km trail, the 11km Honeyeater Challenge,..

The C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival, organized by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, is a community and charity event held in Coffs Harbour, Australia. The festival offers a variety of race distances including a new iconic marathon, a one-lap half marathon featuring scenic views of the Jett..

Sydney's Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at St Ives Showground, Australia. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour, on the hour, with a strict one-hour time limit per loop. The race continues until only one runner remains who can complete a loop within the hour.The course..

The The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney will take place in Sydney on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 48 and 96 kilometers.

The Warrnambool Running Festival, held in South West Victoria, Australia, is a two-day event offering a range of distances from 2km to a full marathon, catering to runners of all levels and ages. The scenic courses showcase coastal views, including the Promenade, Lake Pertobe, Thunder Point, and the..

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is an annual event offering various race distances, including 10K, 30K, and 50K, set along scenic trails. Participants can enjoy challenging courses with significant elevation changes, such as 329 meters for the 10K and up to 1,485 meters for the 50K. The..

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is an exciting annual event that offers various race options, including 10K, 30K, and 50K distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Great North Walk, the festival attracts trail running enthusiasts of all levels. Participants can enjoy the scenic..

The Duval Dam Buster is a trail running event held near Armidale, New South Wales, in the scenic New England High Country. Starting at 1000 meters above sea level, it offers participants a chance to experience altitude running in Australia's highest city. The event features five distances: 3km (fami..

The Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan campus) and through the scenic Toohey Forest in Queensland, Australia. Scheduled for Sunday, 21 September 2025, it offers three course options: a 21.1km half marathon, 10km, and 5k..

Trail Run Australia Tomaree is a premier trail running event held in Port Stephens, NSW, showcasing the stunning coastal and natural landscapes of the Tomaree Peninsula. Participants can choose from multiple race distances including 32km, 21km, 12.5km, 6km, and a free Kids Mud Rats run, catering to..

Run The Maine is an annual running event held at Camp Reserve, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia, returning for its 17th edition in 2025. It features a unique point-to-point Half Marathon from Maldon to Castlemaine, following the historic Goldfields Steam Train route through scenic woodlands, open pa..