Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

A mixed gravel ride and run in Nabawa WA on 8 August 2026 offering distances from 5 km to 160 km, including e bike categories and age-based entry rules, plus a fundraising element for a local charity.

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.

Stromlo Cross Country #2 is part of the Canberra Runners Winter Series on 8 August 2026 at Stromlo Forest Park. Multiple cross country races from 2 km to 8 km are offered with on the day entries and fee options for non members.

A trail running event at Monarto Safari Park featuring multiple distances, access to safari walking trails with wildlife sightings, and fundraising that supports species conservation.

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-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 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 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.