Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 299 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
November 2026
A 15.0 km mountain route from Harrietville to Diamantina Hut with 1867 m of ascent, no course aid and mandatory self sufficiency in alpine conditions.
A 15 km mountain climb at Mystic Hill near Wandiligong with 800 m of ascent, staggered self-selected starts, no on-course aid stations and mandatory alpine gear.
Week 2 of the Canberra Runners Spring Series at Weston Park offers 2 km and 5 km road/bike-path races with member-free entry and modest fees for non-members.
A multi-format trail event on the 162 km Grampians Peaks Trail featuring 100 mile, stage, relay, 50K, 33K and community races in Gariwerd, Victoria.
A community fun run in Baldivis on a 4 km trail raising funds for a brain cancer charity and research, with solo, pairs and team entries.
Two-day trail festival in Marysville featuring distances from a kids dash to 100 km, with forest tracks, rivers, waterfalls and mountain lookout views.
Trail runs of 21 km, 14 km and a 1 km kids dash through Bouddi National Park with timed results, finishers medals and on-course aid stations.
A multi-distance trail ultra on the Bibbulmun Track in WA offering 160 km to 5 km races, manned aid stations, mandatory gear, limited entries and UTMB Index accreditation.
A 21.1 km night trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with technical single track, mandatory head torch and a strict four hour cutoff.
School‑ground orienteering at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School with multiple course options, electronic timing, weekly relays, coaching, and a term that finishes with a Christmas themed event and barbecue.
Monthly pop up trail run from Philip Park to The Spit with a ~7.5 km option or a ~14 to 15 km combo including Main Beach parkrun; free with snacks.
Trail races near Mount Glorious on 8 November 2026 offering a 22 km mountain course hosting the Queensland Open champs and an 11 km U20 and open short course.
A technical 18.9 km trail event in Tasmania over Van Dyke, Claude and Roland with 1,100 m ascent and a steep final descent.
A multi-distance trail event on 8 November 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives, with routes through Garigal National Park and marked courses with support stations.
Trail races at St Ives Showground across spring 2026 with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations on course, and a post-race recovery breakfast.
Season 14 Round 3 at Numinbah Valley offers short and long trail courses with professional timing, race photos, series points, a post-race BBQ and a Season 14 singlet.
An 8.5 km trail run, jog and walk around Enoggera Reservoir raising funds for Trek2Health to support mental wellness services for Queensland veterans and frontline personnel.
Monthly handicap runs at Weston Park including Jogalong distances of 6 km and 3 km plus a 2 km Mini Jog for children, with member and non-member entry options.
A cross country evening event at Telopea Park offering 2 km and 4 km races as part of the Canberra Runners five week Spring Series, with day entries and member benefits.
A vineyard weekend of trail runs at Mount Avoca Winery from 13–15 November featuring multiple distances, on-site camping, glamping and a Saturday night Wine Mile Time Trial.