Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

A trail running festival on the Great North Walk on 20 September 2026 offering 10K, 30K and 50K races with staged entry periods and fees. The 30K and 50K also act as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

Three trail distances along the Federation Trail between Romsey and Lancefield, timed net results, and a finish at Lancefield Hotel with post run beer and BBQ.

Trail runs near Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval on 20 September 2026, with distances from 3 km to 50 km and ITRA points for the 50 km.

A sold out 21 km fundraising trek on 25 September 2026 from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit with Operation Flinders activities and a finish at Woodhouse Activity Centre.

A Castlemaine running day on 25 September 2026 featuring a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a 10 km forest loop and a 5 km botanical gardens run.

The WTF 50 & 100 Miler will take place in Dwellingup on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

Trail and ultra races around Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, with forest and pasture courses climbing to nearly 1400 metres.

Trail runs along the Border Track in World Heritage Lamington National Park, offering 21.3 km one-way and a 42.195 km double crossing with mandatory gear and safety rules.

A day of foot races at Mount Wycheproof on 26 September 2026, featuring load-carrying 1 km events, relays, a 5 km loop and a free 21 km trail supported by Agriculture Victoria. Junior and under-12 sprints are included.

Riverway Insomnia is a backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct, Townsville. Runners choose distance in the 100 km 24 hour or 42 km 10 hour formats, solo or in teams of 2 to 4.

This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.

Ridgy Didge features three trail courses through silver peppermint forest near Ridgeway Oval, with single tracks, fire trails and mountain views.

The Yurrebilla Trail 56Km Ultra will take place in Belair on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 13 and 56 kilometers.

The Denmark Half will take place in Ocean Beach on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

A 5 km cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the UWA Athletics Club and WAMC Winter Cup Series. WAMC members enter free and cash prizes go to the top three teams in each category.

A free self-supported practice of the Rollercoaster Trail at Kalorama with 8 km, 12 km, approx 17 km and 23 km loop options plus guided pace groups.

A trail running event in Beechworth on 3 October 2026 offering 30km, 15km, 5km and a 2.5km kids run, mapped on AllTrails, with aid stations and free finish beer for adult finishers of the 15km and 30km distances.

Two-day trail event at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue, offering distances from 2 km to 50 km for runners and dogs.

A backyard ultra at Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete hourly laps of 6.706 km until only one runner remains; the event coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and offers onsite camping and limited entries.