Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run the coastal single track at Rock 'N Reef in Bowen on 28 June 2026, with stunning rock hopping, beach sections and 6km, 10km and 18km options. Supported, timed and perfect for all abilities.

King of the Mountain on 28 June 2026 is a 16.1 km mountain loop starting and finishing at Helena Valley Primary School. Expect steep climbs, a creek crossing and anticlockwise valley views, then warm up with a cup of hot soup after the run.

Raffertys Coastal Run at Lake Macquarie features coastal bushland trails with lake and ocean views. Choose 12, 22 or 36 km plus kids and challenge options and expect varied terrain with creek crossings and muddy slippery sections.

Ultra Adelaide is a scenic trail ultra from the Adelaide Hills into the city, finishing beside Adelaide Oval at the River Torrens Footbridge. Distances range 21 km to 100 mile along the Heysen Trail with strong support and big views.

Run the Howling Dog under the stars in Whyalla on Mt Laura foothills with a head torch and a cheeky burst of hidden disco dancing. Pick 7K, 12.5K or 25K and enjoy varied trails and friendly vibes.

Run Outer Limits After Dark at Mount Louisa, a night trail with rugged single track, steps and steep climbs under head torch light. Pick 6 km, 10 km with summit or 21 km two laps and enjoy marked courses, aid stations and post race treats.

Join the Festival of the Feet on Sunday 12 July 2026 at Lake Gillawarna for a community running festival with distances from 3 km to 21.1 km. Enjoy off road park trails, medals for all finishers and a friendly, family oriented vibe.

Tackle varied singletrack and rocky climbs at the You Yangs Trail Running Festival in July, with distances from 5 km to 100 mile and a scenic ascent to Flinders Peak. Two days of looped courses from the main carpark make for a social, spect..

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.

Take on the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge, a team endurance trek through the rugged Hinterland finishing at Nerang Velodrome. Held 19 to 20 July 2025, it raises funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and celebrates courage, endurance and mates..

Take on the rugged Kalgoorlie Boulder landscape at the ZIJIN Goldfields Pipeline Marathon on July 19, 2026. Choose from a 50 km ultra, full and half marathons or a 10 km fun run with all races finishing at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex.

Discover the Clare Valley on July 26, 2025 with 10 km, 25 km or 50 km trail options and a 10 km hike. Start and finish at Clare Showgrounds for a scenic rural challenge and a lively post race atmosphere.

Tackle scenic trails from Ludlows Reserve in Ebden with two course options that climb to a summit and reward you with Lake Hume views and a thrilling fast descent. Aid station at 10 km and coffee and pastries at the start and finish.

Join Flowing Trails at Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay's Pioneer Valley on 19 July 2026 for scenic 6, 12 or 18 km trail options. Part of a five event series with marked loops, on course support and race day podiums.

Run across Central Australia's red earth with views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta at the Australian Outback Marathon on 25 July 2026. Packaged itineraries include race entry, transfers and accommodation for marathon, half and fun run distances.

Mad Max Marathon festival in Broken Hill offers marathon, half, 10km, 10km walk, 5km and a free 2km kids race. Run an outback course on the racecourse and dirt tracks, earn a finisher medal and support Maari Ma Health.

Rumble in the Jungle in Ulong NSW on 1 Aug offers rainforest trails, waterfalls and scenic lookouts across distances from a 1 km kids run to a 100 km ultra. Expect single track, generous aid stations and medals for all finishers.

Explore the Cooloola Coast at the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival on 8 August 2026, running past colourful sand cliffs, dunes, beaches, forests and a historic lighthouse. Race 11 km, half or marathon and earn a finisher memento.

Peaks & Trails is a weekend trail running festival in Dunkeld that explores the stunning southern Grampians on marked but varied tracks from river flats to rocky single trail. Distances range from a short summit challenge to a rugged 50 km..

Explore Warby Range National Park at Kwat Kwat Trail Run, winding through vineyards, rolling hills and grass tree forests. Stay after for wood fired pizza, Booths wines and Black Dog craft beer while Kids and Beer Run proceeds are donated.