Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 is a trail running event in Queensland with distances from 10 km to 100 miles. The loop course crosses four mountains, Wyaralong Dam and technical single track through forest.

An outdoor military-inspired obstacle event at Albert River Wines on 8–9 August 2026, offering 10km and 5km courses with multiple named obstacles. Entry options include teams, solo waves and a timed Elite category with penalties for missed..

A trail event in Blackwood on 8 August 2026 offering a **70 km** race and a shorter Berry Street Marathon option. Mandatory gear and minimum fundraising apply, and long-course entrants must meet entry experience criteria.

A trail running event on August 9, 2026 at Monarto Safari Park and the southern Lavender Federation Trail, offering multiple distances, a team relay, and access to walking trails with African animals.

A self-supported trail race on public MTB trails offering 4.6 km, 12 km and 18 km courses with specified gear requirements, age rules and cut-off times. Entries include individual and Triple Crown pricing and a Triple Crown finishers medal.

A community-focused running event in Padthaway, South Australia on 9 August 2026 offering distances from 3 km to a 21 km half marathon to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A sealed-handicap mass-start event at Barwon Valley Park on August 9, 2026, featuring a 15 km main race and a 5 km alternative. The out-and-back course starts and finishes at the Barwon Valley Fun Park and reaches Queens Park Rd Bridge.

A four day stage race on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, Australia. It offers long and short course options across four daily stages through rugged outback terrain with organised race support and limited full race entries.

A Last One Standing endurance event at Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea on 14 August 2026 where participants complete as many laps as they can. The organiser supports Trail to Triumph to raise funds for mesothelioma awareness.

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 near Lorne on the Great Ocean Road offering distances from 6 km to 75 km, single-track trails, multiple waterfall visits for longer races, and several early river crossings near the start.

A 24 hour trail running event at the Ironwood property in Black Hill NSW offering solo and team relay categories and a 12 hour option. The course is about 6.8 km per lap with 300 m elevation and on-site camping and food.

Lake Manchester Trails on 16 August 2026 offers distances from a 1 km kids dash to a 23 km lake loop with river crossings, water stops and on-course first aid. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A coastal run around Granite Island in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offering long, short and a wheelchair and pram friendly Kids Dash across the causeway, with mixed terrain including tram lines, gravel trails and island climbs.

Team marathon relay at the UCI Oval in West Ulverstone with four runners each covering 10.55 km in a handicap format. Membership is required and entrants must be 15 or older.

A trail running event in Yarrabilba on 16 August 2026 with 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km courses across Plunkett and Wickham parks featuring sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forest. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids.

A community-focused running event in Katanning on 16 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon across rural farmland to support physical and mental wellbeing in regional communities.

A trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD track with water stops and a post-event area featuring food and coffee.

An 8.2 km club road race at the Anglesea River mouth car park on the Great Ocean Road side, run as a handicap event and organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club with sponsorship from Moore Than Fitness.

Transcend Ultra on 22 August 2026 runs from Walyunga National Park through the Avon Valley with options from a kids dash to a 65 km ultra and team relays. Entries have standard and late pricing, transfer rules and an optional insurance add..