Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A team relay along the South Burnett rail trail covering 60 km between Kingaroy and Wondai. Teams of five to eight run average 5 km legs and a 1 km kids race is included.

Trail running in Bindarri National Park near Ulong on 1 August 2026 with distances from a 1km kids run to a 100km ultra. Courses use rainforest singletrack and forest roads and include camping, aid stations and an optional return bus.

Red's Backyard Ultra is a last one standing backyard ultramarathon in Kembla Grange, NSW, on 1 August 2026. Runners repeat a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one remains; the winner earns a Silver Ticket to the Australian Team after 24 loops.

The Great Pyramid Race will take place in Cairns on Saturday 1 August 2026.

Race 3 of the 2026 Trail Running Series is in Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August. Courses of 7.2 km, 15 km and 22 km run through fern gullies and misty ridgelines and feature a handicap format.

Border Bolt Running Festival on August 2, 2026 in Currumbin, QLD offers road and trail distances from 6.6 km to 31 km and is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Experience a scenic trail run at Manly Dam with looping courses ranging from 8km to 32km. Enjoy waterside views and a fully timed race experience while supporting a meaningful charitable cause.

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 races at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park follow winding single-track through woodlands, creek crossings and hillside views. Multiple course lengths are offered, plus a kids cross country, drink stations and medals for placegetters.

A 100 km loop through Canberra's parks and ridges, the event can be run solo or by teams of two to four. The course combines urban convenience with trail terrain, with aid stations, checkpoints, relay transitions and electronic timing.

A community Run 4 Resilience event on August 2, 2026 in Kojonup, WA offering 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and a free Kids Dash. The day supports rural mental wellbeing and fundraising through Active Farmers.

A trail event at Tolosa Park, Glenorchy offering a 21 km mountain half, a 10 km quarter and a 5 km Explorer across woodland, rocky sections and bridges, with STRAVA-mapped routes and family activities at the Event Hub.

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 weekend at Werribee Racecourse on Aug 8-9, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, a Kids Race and a 4-hour Hurricane Heat. The fast, flat course includes the 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.

Traverse the vineyards and grass tree forests of Victoria's Warby Ranges in this trail run starting from a winery. Choose from distances from a 2 km kids run to a challenging 50 km ultra. Enjoy local food, wine, and craft beer at the finish..

Backroads Gravel in Nabawa WA on August 8, 2026 offers a range of gravel ride and trail run distances from 160 km to short kids events, with e bike categories, staged pricing, and a charity fundraising component.

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 is a trail running event in Queensland with distances from 10 km to 100 miles. The loop course crosses four mountains, Wyaralong Dam and technical single track through forest.

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..