Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Manly Dam Trail Run on 2 August 2026 features timed trail races over 8 km, 16 km, 24 km and 32 km on a marked loop by the water with aid stations, first aid and participant medals.

Trail running event in Serpentine National Park with courses from 4.9 km to 50 km on marked remote trails. The village features drumming, waterfalls, food trucks and family friendly facilities.

Trail running at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park on August 2, 2026, with winding single-track, creek crossings and multiple course distances. The long course carries UTMB Index status and placegetters receive medals.

A 100 km loop around Canberra combining city landmarks and nature-park trails, offered as a solo race or a 2-4 person relay. The marked course has transition compounds with full aid, mandatory safety equipment and electronic chip timing.

Run 4 Resilience Kojonup on 2 August 2026 in Kojonup WA offers 5 km, 10 km and a 21 km half marathon plus a free kids dash, with courses running through open farmland and lane-ways to bring the community together.

Trail running at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km routes through woodlands, rocky sections and wooden bridges. Event Hub at Hut 8 offers family activities and coffee; part of the Kunanyi Trail Series.

An 8km handicap run at Fyansford on 2 August 2026 with start and finish next to the Fyansford Hotel. The event is sponsored by The Injury Clinic and includes a course map and organiser listed entry fees.

The Jogalong and Mini Jog will take place in Yarralumla on Sunday 2 August 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

A backyard ultra at Lake Towerrinning on Friday 7 August 2026 where runners complete repeated 6.71 km loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes lakeside camping and a dedicated campground for participants and supporters.

A two day Spartan obstacle event at Werribee Racecourse with Sprint, Super and Kids races plus a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. The course is described as fast and flat and features Chain Carry and Armer obstacles.

A trail running event at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026 offering 11 km, half marathon and marathon courses that pass coloured sand cliffs, forests, lakes, dunes and beaches, with marked routes and checkpoint support.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Southern Grampians with trail runs ranging from 6.4 km to a 50 km ultra marathon. Summit iconic peaks and experience diverse terrain starting from the picturesque town of Dunkeld.

A mixed gravel ride and run in Nabawa WA on 8 August 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 160 km, including e bike categories and age-based entry rules, plus a fundraising element for a local charity.

A trail running event in Queensland offering distances from 10 km to 100 mile, with over 4000 m of elevation, mixed mountain terrain and a loop course based at Lilybrook Recreation Area. The 105 km finishers receive a cowboy hat.

True Grit QLD is a military style obstacle event at Albert River Wines in August 2026 offering 10km and 5km courses with a variety of obstacles, team and solo entry options, on-site camping and free spectator access.

A trail running event in Blackwood VIC held in August with multiple distances including 70 km, offering UTMB ITRA points and raising funds for Berry Street.

A multi-distance trail running event in the Warby Ranges, held around Booths Winery and Black Dog Brewery. Routes range from a 2 km kids run to a 50 km ultra, with varied single track, local food, winery pours and craft beer.

Stromlo Cross Country #2 is part of the Canberra Runners Winter Series on 8 August 2026 at Stromlo Forest Park. Multiple cross country races from 2 km to 8 km are offered with on the day entries and fee options for non members.

A trail running event at Monarto Safari Park featuring multiple distances, access to safari walking trails with wildlife sightings, and fundraising that supports species conservation.

A self-supported trail race on public MTB trails offering 4.6 km, 12 km and 18 km courses with specified gear requirements, age rules and cut-off times. Entries include individual and Triple Crown pricing and a Triple Crown finishers medal.