Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

The Douglas Dash is a 5km urban trail run on the beach sand and dirt tracks of Port Douglas. It's part of the local carnival and is a dog-friendly event where all finishers receive a medal.

Trail races at Bonnie Doon Park, West Albury, featuring singletrack, long climbs, MTB-style sections and a steep "Powerlines" descent. Two distances are offered with recorded elevation gains.

A beach run on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays on May 24 2026, offering 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km and junior distances. Adult entries list fees at $150 and junior entries at $60.

Run the historic Great Southern Rail Trail on May 30, 2026. Choose from distances ranging from a 2km family dash to a 100km ultra through scenic Victorian countryside. Experience a flat course passing through charming towns and crossing res..

Trail runs through Kalbarri Gorge with river sections, ladders and on-course abseils. Options include an 8 km Ultra with a 20 m abseil and 4 km Enduro, Taste and Junior courses with smaller abseils.

The The Trail Running Series will take place in Blackwood on Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 kilometers.

Part of a five-event trail series, this run explores the stunning and rarely accessible Eungella National Park. Choose from three off-road distances, from a 5 km rainforest sprint to an 18 km remote adventure with significant elevation.

A trail running event in the Numinbah Valley offering distances from 4 km to 25 km. It is the opening round of the Triple Crown and includes free event photos and a collectible medal system.

An 8 km coastal trail run in Kalbarri on 31 May 2026, following the Bigurda trail from Natural Bridge to Eagle Gorge. Bus transport to and from the start is available for competitors without support crew and requires booking.

You Yangs Off Road Festival on May 31, 2026 features duathlon and trail runs at You Yangs Regional Park, with forested single track, granite peaks and multiple distance options for individual competitors or two person relay teams.

Take on the Simpson Desert Ultra, a remote outback ultramarathon near Birdsville from 5 to 7 June 2026, with distances from 25K to 160K. Test your limits amid red sand dunes, supported by aid stations and a true endurance challenge.

Serra Terror is a two day team endurance challenge in the Grampians National Park over the King's Birthday long weekend, June 6 and 7, 2026. Teams of three to eight tackle an ever changing 80 km course across single track, four wheel drive..

Take on the iconic Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia at the Cape2Cape Ultra on June 6 and 7, 2026. Choose a 100 mile or 50 mile challenge as you run scenic coastal trails from Augusta to Eagle Bay.

Join the 11th Run Forrest Trail Run in the Otways. Choose from 21km, 10km, or 6km distances on forest trails near the Barwon River. The event features a central race village and a mandatory briefing for all runners.

The Rosebud Running Festival is held on the flat and fast trails of the Mornington Peninsula. It offers a range of distances from a kids dash to a full marathon, all starting and finishing at Rosebud Skate Park. Every finisher receives a me..

A tropical trail run at Speewah near Kuranda on 7 June 2026, with 4 km, 8 km and 17 km courses through rainforest, creek crossings and named tracks, returning to Speewah Campground.

Run through the scenic pine plantations and native bush of Kuitpo Forest in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Choose from three trail distances: 11 km, 18 km, or 24 km. The event features aid stations, finisher medals for placegetters, and is organiz..

A multi-distance trail event on June 12, 2026 along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Yarraman and Ipswich, offering 200 mile, 100 mile, 100 km and 50 mile options with on-course support and medical services.

The Yandina Five 'O' is a trail running festival on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with courses from 12km to 50km through Mapleton National Park. The event starts and finishes at the Terella Brewing venue. It features marked trails, checkpo..

A team endurance event in D'Aguilar National Park offering 18 km, 30 km and 48 km courses to raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and honour Kokoda veterans.