Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A 30 km point-to-point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park south of Sydney, featuring rocky track, beaches, cliff-top sections and rainforest. The event also includes a Triple Trail Challenge and other event option..

A two day mountain biking and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Grandchester, Queensland, on 5 to 6 September 2026. The event uses more than 80 km of purpose-built trails and traces back to a 117 km 2002 ride.

Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.

A technical trail run at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp near Orange Grove, WA on September 6, 2026, offering 10k, half, marathon and team relay options. A seven hour cut off applies and registrations are nonrefundable but transferable.

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

Trail Running SA stages a multi distance trail event at Cleland National Park with forested, hilly trails, frequent wildlife sightings, a kids cross country, post run food, medals and sponsor support.

A community-focused running event in Bonnie Doon, VIC on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options, organised by Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A 5 km handicap road race in Fyansford on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at the Peter McCann Memorial Gardens next to the Fyansford Hotel. The event is sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

A weekend of trail racing in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness with a 17 km cliff top route and a 42 km marathon that extends to the Pinnacles. Courses feature canyon tracks, sandstone cliffs and steep technical terrain.

A coastal ultra in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 offering 100 km, 50 km, relay teams and a kids run, with seven checkpoints, guided training runs and post race celebrations.

Mighty Jarrah Trail Run in Dwellingup, Western Australia offers 21 km, 12 km, 6 km and a DOGGIE DASH. It is held on the same day as the C WISE Dwellingup 100.

Lap The Valley is a backyard ultra at Boyne Valley where runners repeat 6.71 km laps each hour until one runner remains. The event uses a day trail loop and a lower elevation night out and back on the rail trail.

Backyard Everest invites runners to chase big elevation on 5.3 km loops at Black Hill Park with about 369 m climb per lap. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 20 hour entries and add extra laps to push toward the Everest equivalent within 24 hours.

An approximately 30.9 km mixed terrain run on Mt Woolooma with 1,423 m elevation gain. Checkpoints provide water refills and volunteers, and Woolooma Glass House is the halfway point with bathroom and water.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.

A backyard ultra in Shepparton, Victoria on 12 September 2026 where runners repeat a fixed lap until one competitor completes one lap more than all others. The course is described as fast and flat.

Fourth and final run in the 10 km series at Walter Nesbit Park in Pallarenda. Trail and road routes include 5 km and 10 km options, with members free and non members paying $6.

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 run at Footscray Park on 13 September 2026 along the Maribyrnong River offering Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km options; medals for finishers and fundraising for The Smith Family.