Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Goldsborough Goldrush is a trail running event on the rainforested Goldfield Trail with out and back courses. Distances include 5 km, 10 km, 17 km and a rugged Goldrush Marathon.

Beachside Dash returns to Dolls Point on 13 September 2026 with five races, including a new 21.1 km half marathon. The event supports medical research and offers prizes, finisher medals and a recovery area.

A community running event along the Maribyrnong River at Footscray Park on September 13, 2026, offering Half Marathon 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km options. All finishers receive a medal and the event supports The Smith Family.

A multi-distance trail and beach race day in Airlie Beach on 13 September 2026, featuring ultra, 28 km, 11 km and kids beach events along foreshore and national park trails. Gear requirements and age minimums apply for each distance.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

A multi-stage handicap eliminator at John Landy Athletic Field where combined times from sealed 4 km and 3 km time trials determine twenty qualifiers for a final 2 km handicap race.

A looped out and back race based at Lyndoch along the Barossa Walking Trail, passing vineyards and a winery start and finish. Multiple distances from 1 km to 63.3 km are offered with staffed aid stations on the loop.

CRU100 is the Collie River Ultra, a three day trail running event in Collie Western Australia from 17 to 19 September 2027, offering solo 50 km and 100 km races plus an 80 km relay team option.

A multi-day trail event in the Pilliga Forest (18–20 Sep 2026) offering distances from 10K to 50K, guided walks, communal dinners and a fund to support local Pilliga initiatives.

A team endurance hike on 19 and 20 September 2026 through Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, offering 18 km, 48 km and 96 km options. Teams fundraise for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while navigating checkpoints and support cre..

Trail running around Mount Elliot near Corryong with 33K, 16K, 9.5K and a kids 3K, featuring significant climbing and technical descents. The 33K and 16K are registered UTMB World Series qualifier events with ITRA.

A community weekend in Warrnambool on 19 to 20 September 2026 offering coastal courses and family activities, with events from 2 km up to a marathon and options including a charity dash and an inclusive 2 km.

A community run and ride along the North East Tasmania Rail Trail offering distances from 2 km to 54 km. The 2026 festival weekend includes running and riding events, on-course support, medals, and proceeds that fund trail maintenance.

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entries include a race shirt, finisher medal and live streaming.

Chincogan Charge takes place on 19 September 2026. The registration lists "Chincogan Challenge 2026" with options including the Chinny Challenge and a not-timed Kids Chinny Climb; early bird ends 31 August and registration closes 18 Septemb..

Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.

Tackle the 17.6 km Labilladiere Peninsula trail run on Bruny Island, a scenic clockwise loop from Jetty Beach with coastal views and single track through native bush. Camp at Jetty Beach, enjoy nearby sea activities and easy ferry access.

A trail running event at Griffith University Brisbane South on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km courses through Toohey Forest, donating five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia and marking its 10th anniver..

A trail running event at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands offering 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses, chip timing and finisher medals. Car access and parking are provided and volunteers receive event benefits.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.