Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A team relay along the South Burnett rail trail covering 60 km between Kingaroy and Wondai. Teams of five to eight run average 5 km legs and a 1 km kids race is included.

A 7 km handicap race in Drysdale on July 26, 2026, with start and finish at the bottom of Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Wyndham Street. Sponsored by Corrective Chiropractic Bellarine and entry fees are listed on the club page.

Trail running in Bindarri National Park near Ulong on 1 August 2026 with distances from a 1km kids run to a 100km ultra. Courses use rainforest singletrack and forest roads and include camping, aid stations and an optional return bus.

A backyard ultra at Integral Energy Park featuring repeated 6.7 km loops each hour until one runner remains, hosting the 2026 Australian Backyard Ultra team and offering silver ticket qualification opportunities.

A multi-race mountain and cross-country event on August 01, 2026, the Woolworths Great Pyramid Race features uphill and downhill running and includes several formats such as a 3 km and an 1800 m juniors race; registrations are open.

A backyard ultra at Telegraph Station in Alice Springs where runners complete a 6.7056 kilometer loop each hour on varied single-track terrain until only one person completes an extra loop.

Trail races in the Dandenong Ranges with three waymarked courses, differing ascent and water-point provisions. A handicap start mixes runners on the trails so following the colour-coded markings is essential.

Border Bolt Running Festival on August 2, 2026 in Currumbin, QLD offers road and trail distances from 6.6 km to 31 km and is Race 2 of the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Looped trail distances from 8 km to 32 km around Manly Dam with marked course, aid stations, live timing and on-site first aid. Participants receive post event food and a medal.

Trail running event in Serpentine National Park with courses from 4.9 km to 50 km on marked remote trails. The village features drumming, waterfalls, food trucks and family friendly facilities.

Trail races at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park follow winding single-track through woodlands, creek crossings and hillside views. Multiple course lengths are offered, plus a kids cross country, drink stations and medals for placegetters.

A 100 km loop through Canberra's parks and ridges, the event can be run solo or by teams of two to four. The course combines urban convenience with trail terrain, with aid stations, checkpoints, relay transitions and electronic timing.

A community running event in Kojonup on 2 August 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and a free Kids Dash, organised to support rural wellbeing and fundraising with local sponsors.

A trail running event in Glenorchy offering a 21 km mountain course plus 10 km and 5 km options, with varied forest terrain, wooden bridges and an event hub at Tolosa Park.

An 8 km handicap race in Fyansford on August 2, 2026, with start and finish beside the Fyansford Hotel. Sponsored by The Injury Clinic; entry fees and a course map are provided on the event page.

A backyard ultra at Lake Towerrinning on Friday 7 August 2026 where runners complete repeated 6.71 km loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes lakeside camping and a dedicated campground for participants and supporters.

Melbourne Spartan Event Weekend at Werribee Racecourse offers a 5 km sprint with 20 obstacles and a 10 km super with 25 obstacles, plus a kids race and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. The course is described as fast and flat with unique obstacles.

A trail running event at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026 offering 11 km, half marathon and marathon courses that pass coloured sand cliffs, forests, lakes, dunes and beaches, with marked routes and checkpoint support.

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.

Backroads Gravel in Nabawa WA on August 8, 2026 offers a range of gravel ride and trail run distances from 160 km to short kids events, with e bike categories, staged pricing, and a charity fundraising component.