Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience diverse trails through woodland slopes and creek crossings at Sturt Gorge. This event offers distances from 9 km to 21 km, featuring scenic views and local wildlife just 30 minutes from the city.

Experience the natural beauty of Australia’s capital in this 100 km trail race through urban nature parks. Run the full distance solo or join a relay team to explore Canberra’s iconic peaks and scenic ridge-lines.

A community Run 4 Resilience event on August 2, 2026 in Kojonup, WA offering 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and a free Kids Dash. The day supports rural mental wellbeing and fundraising through Active Farmers.

Birdy's Backyard Ultra at Lake Towerrinning challenges runners with a repeating 6.71 km loop every hour until one remains. Enjoy a lakeside campsite vibe as runners and supporters share the course and cheer every lap.

Experience an adrenaline filled obstacle course race at the Werribee Race Course in Victoria. Choose from various distances including 5km sprint and 10km super courses featuring unique heavy carries and plenty of mud.

The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival takes runners along the spectacular Cooloola Coast. With distances from 11km to a marathon, it explores sand cliffs, forests, and beaches. The event is based at Phil Rogers Park in Rainbow Beach.

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.

Traverse the vineyards and grass tree forests of Victoria's Warby Ranges in this trail run starting from a winery. Choose from distances from a 2 km kids run to a challenging 50 km ultra. Enjoy local food, wine, and craft beer at the finish..

Experience the fifth edition of the Backroads Gravel in Nabawa featuring a range of trail and gravel runs alongside cycling distances up to 160 km. Set in the scenic Chapman Valley, this event supports local charitable efforts.

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 in Coulson, Queensland offers trail races from 10 km to 100 miles, with courses featuring more than 4,000 metres of elevation, mountain climbs, ridgelines and technical downhill sections.

Test your physical and mental grit at Albert River Wines with a military inspired obstacle course. Choose from 5km or 10km distances featuring mud, climbing, and teamwork in a scenic winery landscape.

Experience a rewarding trail run through Blackwood while supporting Berry Street. This UTMB qualifier offers distances including 70km and 42km for runners seeking ITRA points and various course options.

Experience a unique trail run through Monarto Safari Park where you can spot roaming exotic wildlife. Choose from multiple distances including a 56km ultra or a family friendly zoo loop.

The second race in the North West Trail Running Series heads to the mountain bike trails of Wild Mersey in Railton. Choose from three scenic distances on flowing single-track. A community event welcoming runners of various ages.

A community running event in Padthaway, South Australia on 9 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon. Organized by Active Farmers and Fat Farmers to support rural mental wellbeing and fundraising.

Experience an extraordinary four day trail running journey through the heart of Australia Red Centre. Choose between long or short course options to navigate the spectacular ridgelines and ancient landscapes of the Larapinta Trail.

Test your endurance at The Clint Eastwood in Rocklea. This Last One Standing event challenges runners to complete as many laps as possible at Oxley Creek Common until only one participant remains.

Experience the Vine to Stein trail race through the stunning Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. This event follows the iconic Heysen Trail with multiple distances ranging from 16 km to 120 km.

A mountain trail event at Cumberland River Holiday Park on 15 August 2026, offering six distances from 6km to 75km across single-track routes with river crossings and waterfall sections on the longer courses.

A 24 hour trail event at Ironwood property in Black Hill NSW on 15 to 16 August 2026. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a roughly 6.8 km loop with 300 m elevation per lap, with solo 12 hour and team relay options.