Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

An outdoor military-inspired obstacle event at Albert River Wines on 8–9 August 2026, offering 10km and 5km courses with multiple named obstacles. Entry options include teams, solo waves and a timed Elite category with penalties for missed..

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.

A multi-distance trail event from Monarto Safari Park to Sturt Reserve with access to park walking trails and wildlife viewing, including solo distances and a 56km relay team option.

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.

A community running event in Padthaway, South Australia on 9 August 2026 offering 3km, 7km, 14km and 21km options across rural cross country terrain. Organised by Fat Farmers Ltd and Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing.

A sealed-handicap mass-start event at Barwon Valley Park on August 9, 2026, featuring a 15 km main race and a 5 km alternative. The out-and-back course starts and finishes at the Barwon Valley Fun Park and reaches Queens Park Rd Bridge.

A four day stage race on sections of the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, Australia. Daily stages range from about 13.5 km to 41 km across boulder fields, ridgelines and rocky desert terrain with full race support.

An hourly-lap endurance run at Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea, featuring *6.706 km* loops with 69 m ascent per lap. The last runner standing must complete one solo lap to win otherwise all finishers are recorded as DNF.

Point to point trail event between the Barossa Valley and Hahndorf on 15 August 2026. Multiple distances from 16 km to 120 km across vineyards, Heysen Trail sections and Adelaide Hills terrain.

A mountain trail event near Lorne on the Great Ocean Road offering distances from 6 km to 75 km, single-track trails, multiple waterfall visits for longer races, and several early river crossings near the start.

A 24 hour trail running event at Ironwood in Black Hill on 15–16 August 2026, featuring a ~6.8 km loop with 300 m elevation per lap. Options include team relay and solo 24 hour or 12 hour efforts, plus camping and on-site food and activitie..

Lake Manchester Trails on 16 August 2026 offers family-focused trail runs around the lake with distances from 1 km kids dashes to a 23 km loop. Water stops, on-course electrolytes and a no disposable cups policy are provided.

A coastal running event in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offering long, short and Kids Dash routes around Granite Island, featuring a causeway, mixed surfaces and electronic timing, with optional medals and established transfer and refund..

A teams marathon handicap at the Cricket Ground in West Ulverstone on 16 August 2026. Individual entrants are randomly placed into teams of four; entrants must be 15 or older, membership is required and the entry fee is A$10.

Trail runs around Yarrabilba feature sandstone outcrops, eucalypt forest and late winter wildflowers across three distances. Events are professionally timed with on course water for medium and long runners and clear age based rules.

A community running event in Katanning on 16 August 2026 with 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options. Organised by Active Farmers to promote physical activity and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

Trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD tracks. Three water stops, post-event stalls and race pack collection are provided.

An 8.2 km club road race at the Anglesea River mouth car park on the Great Ocean Road side, run as a handicap event and organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club with sponsorship from Moore Than Fitness.