Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Join the Wilsons Prom Running Festival on 2 May 2026 at Wilsons Promontory, VIC. Routes from 2 km to 100 km across coastal bush tracks, with Darby River short courses ideal for first time trail runners.

Run coastal trails and sandy shores at Trail Run Australia Tomaree in Fingal Bay on 3 May. Choose from 6, 12, 21 or 32 km routes through Tomaree National Park with beach finishes, family friendly facilities and a free Kids Mud Rats.

Join the Nail Can Hill Run, a community event by the Rotary Club of Albury West with 4 km and 11.3 km trail runs plus a 15 km mountain bike ride across the scenic Nail Can Range. Finish festivities await at Bonnie Doon Park with a free retu..

Run coastal single track at Wilsons Promontory with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options on Sunday 3 May 2026. Expect scenic, undulating trails with marked out and back course and a challenging climb to Darby Saddle.

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.

Scenic coastal trails in Margaret River offer ultra, trail marathon, relay and a kids race finishing at Howard Park. Entries fill fast so book early or join the waitlist and try the Grand Slam to run both solo events.

Experience HOKA Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB in Katoomba from 14 to 17 May 2026, racing through World Heritage Blue Mountains with cliffs, waterfalls and native bush. Cultural Welcome to Country adds a memorable local touch.

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..

Run amid the autumn colours of the Upper Kiewa Valley at the family friendly Mt Beauty Running Festival. Community run offering short runs, a half marathon and trail option with local food and a strong volunteer vibe.

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 scenic coastal single track on Magnetic Island at the Two Bays Trail Run, with climbs, beach sections and sweeping views over Horseshoe Bay. Choose 6, 12 or 21 km routes and enjoy wildlife sightings including resident koalas.

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 scenic trails at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with Living Legends stables, a homestead serving Devonshire tea and plane spotting at the Tullamarine runway. Distances 2 km to 50 km, maps provided and proceeds support Canteen.

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.