Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 312 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Australia below and join the running community at these great events! menu.Zoek op een locatie of bekijk evenementen in de buurt van Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
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 variety of rail trail and forest cross country races in rural Queensland. This annual festival offers everything from family fun runs to a full marathon three hours northwest of Brisbane.
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.
Test your endurance on a 25 km out and back course featuring bush tracks and fire trails at Mt Sugarloaf. This cross country event includes aid stations and professional medical support for all participants.
True Grit NSW 2026 is a military inspired obstacle course event in Lower Portland NSW on 27 June 2026, organised by True Grit, with team entry and volunteer options.
A 16.1 km loop trail run from Helena Valley Primary School featuring a creek crossing, a 1.5 km ascent to a granite summit, rough descents and nine marshalled locations, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club.
Southern Sydney Track Ultra returns 4 to 5 July 2026, hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships on a fast new 400 m synthetic track at Campbelltown Sports Centre. Choose from 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races or a marathon for a certif..
A single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve on 4 and 5 July 2026 featuring technical single track, fire trails and lakeside views. Mandatory safety gear, aid stations, a four hour cutoff and limited to 450 runners per day.
Experience the rugged beauty of the Surf Coast with coastal heathland and cliff top trails. This inclusive event offers four distances ranging from 4km to 27.6km just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
Three marathon-distance trail races on consecutive days around Cairns in July 2025, with courses at Crystal Cascades, Copperlode Dam and Goomboora Park. Routes are technical with limited water and minimal signage; specific safety gear and m..
Experience South Australia by running from the mountains to the CBD. This trail ultra features five distances from 21km to 100 miles following the scenic Heysen Trail into the heart of Adelaide.
Night trail races on Mount Louisa with multiple distances, mandatory head torch and marshalled, timed courses. Trails mix steps, gravel and single track with on-course aid and post-race refreshments.
Experience a scenic community running festival at Lake Gillawarna with distances ranging from 3km to a half marathon. Enjoy paved paths through beautiful wetlands and earn a finishers medal in this all ages event.