Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the trails of Wild Horse Mountain after dark in Coochin Creek. Choose between a half marathon, 15 km, or 10 km course starting and finishing at the mountain car park.

A multi-distance trail running event in Kalgoorlie - Boulder on 19 July 2026, featuring a 50k ultra, marathon, half marathon and 10 km fun run, with transport to start locations and local fundraising activity.

A trail event at Ludlows Reserve featuring a winding ascent to Mahers Hill, views of Lake Hume, and two distances: 17.3 km and 8.7 km. Coffee, parking and an aid station at 10 km are available.

Trail running through Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay’s Pioneer Valley, held as part of a five-event series with 6 km, 12 km and 18 km looped courses and on-course support every 6 km.

Race 1 of the North West Trail Running Series is set in Yolla on July 19, 2026. Runners can select from three trail distances on private property. This self-supported event requires mandatory gear for the longer courses.

A trail event in the Clare Valley on 19 July 2026 offering 10 km, 25 km and 50 km courses with aid stations, drop bags for the 50 km and specific mandatory gear and qualifying recommendations for longer distances.

Experience trail running at the iconic Red Hill Auditorium with three course distances ranging from 5 km to 16 km through beautiful national park trails. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring music and food trucks at the finish.

Experience the natural beauty of the ACT with a five race winter trail series held at iconic locations near Canberra. Choose from short, middle, or long distances through scenic ridges and bushland.

Beachruns at Mission Beach features beach running across South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach and Mission Beach with distances from a 1 km children’s dash to a 21 km half marathon, plus a 12 km team relay with four 3 km legs.

A set of Outback races on private land near Uluru and Kata Tjuta, featuring marathon, half marathon, 11 km and 6 km distances. Event packages include accommodation, transfers and guaranteed race entry while supporting local community progra..

Experience genuine trail running through the wild bushland of Sydney in the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Parks. Choose between 30km, 50km, or 100km distances starting just minutes from the city center.

Experience an outback running adventure in historic Broken Hill with a variety of flat course distances from 2 km to a full marathon. This community event supports local health services and offers a unique racing atmosphere.

Experience the only trail running event in the Hawkesbury at the Burralow Bush Run. Choose from 1.5km, 16km, or 34km courses through beautiful national park fire trails while supporting local Rural Fire Service brigades.

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.

Experience the rugged beauty of Bindarri National Park with trail distances ranging from 8km to a 100km ultramarathon. Run past stunning waterfalls and rainforest lookouts in the heart of the Coffs Harbour hinterland.

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.

Experience the fern gullies and mountain ash forests of the Dandenong Ranges in this winter trail event. Choose from three distances featuring a unique handicap format designed to bring the running community together.

Experience the coastal trails of Currumbin with four distance options ranging from 6.6 km to 31 km. This event offers ocean views and serves as the second round 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.