Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A community-focused running event in Padthaway, South Australia on 9 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km distances. Organised by Fat Farmers Ltd and Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A sealed handicap mass start at Barwon Valley Park on August 9, 2026, featuring a 15 km course and an alternative 5 km race, with start and finish at Barwon Valley Fun Park on an out-and-back route to Queens Park Rd Bridge.

A community trail run at Dungog Common on 9 August 2026 offering 5, 10, 20 and 40 km options; walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

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 trail running festival on 15 August 2026 near Lorne, Victoria, featuring river crossings, waterfalls and coastal singletrack through the Otway mountains. Distances run from 6 km to 75 km and the event is part of the Trailsplus Mountain Se..

A 24 hour trail running event at the Ironwood property in Black Hill, NSW offering solo 24 hour, solo 12 hour and team relay formats. The loop is about 6.8 km with roughly 300 m elevation per lap and on site camping and food.

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 focused running event in Katanning on 16 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km courses across rural roads, paddocks and creeks, with fundraising to support rural mental and physical wellbeing.

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.

A club handicap race over 8.2 km in Anglesea on August 16, 2026, with start and finish at the Anglesea River mouth car park. Sponsored by Moore Than Fitness and listed by the Geelong Cross Country Club.

Annual August trail run at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula with distances from a children's Magic Mile to 21.1 km across varied surfaces; proceeds support the Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club.

A guided training run on the Hounslow 17km course in the Blue Mountains, following cliff top tracks, Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout and the Grand Canyon. Licensed trainers lead three pace groups and the session includes mandatory gear and nutr..

Transcend Trails runs from Walyunga National Park through the Avon Valley, offering distances from a kids dash to a 65 km ultra with solo and team options. Entries follow published deadlines; transfers and optional XCover insurance are avai..

Join the Russell Falls Trail Run on 23 August 2026 for a scenic 6.2 km through towering Tasmanian trees and past picturesque waterfalls. Mostly accessible trail surfaces make it an inviting run for many, with entries at $40.

A final round of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga on August 23, 2026. Three trail distances are offered with aid stations, parking, and on-site coffee.