Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience Australia longest recreational rail trail during this multi sport event. Participants can choose to run or walk scenic routes or take part in bicycle rides through the historic Brisbane Valley.

Test your endurance in this 16.5 km handicap race from Burnie Park to Ridgley. Open to runners aged 15 and over, this event features a specialized handicap start for a competitive experience in Tasmania.

Trail running festival at the You Yangs on 18 to 19 July 2026 with distances from 5 km to 100 miles across mixed terrain and looped courses returning to the carpark. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series.

The Guzzler Ultra is a scenic trail festival around Mount Coot Tha, winding past Brisbane's historic reservoirs on challenging single track. Choose from distances from 10k to 105km with Western States and UTMB qualifying options.

A team endurance hike through the Gold Coast Hinterland over 30 km, 48 km or 96 km with sustained climbs, checkpoints and support crew options. Teams must meet fundraising targets to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

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.

Experience the bush trails of Kalgoorlie Boulder at the Goldfields Pipeline Marathon. Choose from 10km, half marathon, marathon, or a 50km ultra with included transport to the race starts.

Mahers Hill in Ebden starts on a rail trail then climbs through farmland to a summit, offering two distances (17.3 km and 8.7 km), views of Lake Hume, a fast descent within the series, parking, refreshments, and an aid station at 10 km.

This trail run takes over the popular Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Park in the Pioneer Valley. Runners can choose from 6km, 12km, or 18km loops on a mix of fire roads and MTB trails. The course is spectator-friendly, with water available afte..

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.

Experience the third annual Clare Valley Trail Run in South Australia. Choose from 10 km, 25 km, or 50 km courses through one of Australia’s premier wine regions located two hours north of Adelaide.

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.

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.

Test your endurance at this last person standing event south of Sydney. Run 6.7 km loops every hour until only one runner remains at this prestigious Silver Ticket and World Team Championship host venue.