Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Sealink Bruny Island 64km Ultra is a family-friendly running event held on Bruny Island, Tasmania. It offers two race distances: a 64km ultra-marathon and a 42.2km marathon, both available for solo runners or relay teams of up to 10 people. The event welcomes participants of all ages, including..

The Blue Goat Backyard Marathon, held in Mount Victoria, NSW, Australia, is a multi-distance trail running event set in the scenic Blue Mountains. The 7th edition offers distances including 5km, 10.5km, half marathon, 30km, marathon, 50km, and the challenging Last One Standing Endurance Run (LOS). T..

The Lara Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly event held at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, offering 10km and 5km run/walk distances plus a 1km Kids Dash. The scenic course winds through the sanctuary, providing participants with views of native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, and koalas. The..

Beerwah@Daybreak is a challenging running event held at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Participants run with the rising sun around Mt Beerwah, known as the pregnant mother in local indigenous stories. The event features three race dista..

Santa's Run - Mt Buller, also known as the Mt Buller Sky Run, is an alpine trail running event held at Mount Buller Alpine Resort near Melbourne. It features four race distances: 5 km, 22 km, 36 km, and 45 km, each offering stunning views of alpine landmarks such as the Crosscut, Mt Howitt, Mt Magda..

The Greenvale Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in Forth, Tasmania, Australia. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour in a "last man standing" format, continuing until only one runner remains. This unique ultra-marathon challenges athletes' stamina and strategy, as they must comp..

The Glass House Standing is a unique Backyard Ultra running event held at the base of Wild Horse Mountain in the Glasshouse Mountains, Sunshine Coast, Australia. Participants race to complete a challenging 6.7km loop every hour, starting at the top of the hour, with the goal of being the last runner..

The Two Bays Trail Run is a challenging trail running event held on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. It offers two race distances: a 28-kilometer course from Dromana to Cape Schanck, and a 56-kilometer ultra run that covers the route from Cape Schanck to Dromana and back. The event tak..

True Blue Ultra is an AURA-approved ultra marathon event held in Australind, Western Australia, along the scenic Leschenault Inlet at Ridley Place Foreshore Park. Scheduled for January 2026, it offers multiple race distances including 12.5 km, 25 km, 50 km, 75 km, and 100 km, with the longer distanc..

The Kowen Trail Run's New Year's Resolution Run is held at Wamboin Community Hall in New South Wales. Participants can choose between a half marathon (21.1 km) featuring a mix of forestry trails and 2.5 km of single track with 680 meters of elevation, including a climb up Mt Amungula, or a 12 km cou..

Beerwah@Night is a trail-running event held at Mount Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia. It offers runners a unique experience of running in the dark, with participants required to wear headlamps. The event features three distances: 10km, half marathon, and marathon, making..

The Kilcunda Coastal Run, held in Victoria’s Bass Coast region, offers trail running enthusiasts a scenic and challenging experience just 90 minutes from Melbourne. The event features multiple distances: 5 km, 10 km, 17 km, and a half marathon (21.1 km), all on a hilly, well-groomed grassy trail tha..

Sandman 50 is a challenging 50-kilometer beach running race held in Geographe Bay, Australia. The course runs from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back, with runners staying within three meters of the water’s edge. Participants can compete solo or in teams of two, each running 25 ki..

The Cradle Mountain Run is a challenging 78-kilometer trail running event held in Tasmania's stunning wilderness. The course traverses the iconic Overland Track, offering runners a unique experience through pristine natural landscapes. Due to park regulations, access to certain sections of the track..

The Robe Run is an annual running event held in the picturesque coastal town of Robe, located on South Australia's Limestone Coast. The event features multiple race distances including a full marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 14km run, and a 5km fun run, with plans to introduce a 1km kids r..

The Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra is a trail running event held on the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail in Joondalup, Western Australia. It offers multiple distances ranging from 5km to 50km, making it accessible for runners of various abilities and ages. The course follows a historic trail through nor..

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual running and walking event held on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, typically on the second Saturday of February. Celebrating its 11th edition in 2026, the event features three distances: the ProFeet Half Marathon (21 km) starting from P..

The Australian Alpine Ascent is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Kosciuszko National Park, located in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, the event offers three race distances: 80km, 55km, and 27km, catering to a range of endurance levels. Participa..

The Hut 2 Hut Weekend is a trail running event held at Mt Buller, scheduled for February 20-22, 2026. It features the Oscars100, a challenging 100km trail race that tests endurance and navigation skills. The event offers various race formats and includes detailed course information, cut-off times, a..

The Castle Hill Trail Run, held in Townsville, Queensland, offers an ideal introduction to trail running with three challenging courses: 3km for beginners and kids, 7km intermediate, and a tough 10km for experienced runners. The event takes place on Castle Hill, a popular local landmark featuring fl..