Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Run the scenic Margaret River Ultra Marathon on May 9 and 10 2026 in Western Australia, with an 80 km solo or relay, a 42 km trail marathon and a kids 2 km race. Coastal trails and stunning views make it a must do for trail runners.

The Springsure Mountain Challenge will take place in Springsure on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB in Katoomba offers epic trail running through Blue Mountains World Heritage scenery, from family fun to extreme ultramarathons. Enjoy cliff top views, waterfalls and a Gundungurra Welcome to Country.

Event overview No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Victoria Park, Adelaide, South Australia. The event uses a backyard ultra format where participants run the same loop each hour until only one runner remains. Past ed..

Experience the Larapinta Trail at West Macs Monster in Central Australia, a multi distance trail running festival from family fun run to epic ultras. May 15 to 17 2026, rugged scenery and strict gear checks for longer races.

Run along the spectacular Southern Ocean coastline at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, featuring everything from ultra distances to kids races and coastal trail runs. Enjoy live music, yoga and festival vibes across Apollo Bay, Lorne..

Enjoy scenic autumn running in the Upper Kiewa Valley at the community Mt Beauty Festival with distances from 3 km to a half marathon. Bring the family for the Schools Challenge with a cash prize and a local bake sale supporting the playgro..

RunHer Lake Manchester Trail Run on 17 May 2026 invites women to enjoy scenic trails at Lake Manchester. Choose 4.4 km, 10 km or 21 km with timed results, finisher medals and pro photos available.

Run across Magnetic Island's palm fringed beaches, granite boulders and lush trails with views of Horseshoe Bay and Sphinx Lookout. Choose 6 km, 12 km or 21 km courses that mix single track, beach sections and coastal climbs.

Discover the Woodlands Trail Run at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale with distances from 2km to 50km, scenic trails past Living Legends race horses and access to the historic homestead. Finish with Devonshire tea and help support Cantee..

Event overview Trails and Tails is a trail running event held at two locations in New South Wales: Port Macquarie and Coopernook (Coopernook HQ). The Port Macquarie event is scheduled for 24 May 2026 and the Coopernook event for 23 August 2..

Join a scenic trail run through vineyards and scrubland in Langhorne Creek, with dirt tracks and back roads and distances from a half marathon to a fun kids dash. Enjoy live music and onsite wine at Kimbolton Wines after your run.

Run the Gap in Halls Gap on 24 May 2026 features 6 km and 12 km run or walk options plus a scenic 21 km trail run. Family friendly entries and easy race number pickup make it an inviting weekend challenge.

Event information The Tax Centre Great Train Race is a running event in Tasmania, Australia. The event carries the tagline "RUNNER VS MACHINE" and is owned and organised by Everyday Lions Events. The 2026 edition is scheduled for..

Run the scenic Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland, Victoria, from a 2 km dash to a 100 km ultra, passing forests, farmland and restored trestle bridges with views to Wilsons Promontory. The event supports EB Research.

The The Trail Running Series will take place in Blackwood on Monday 1 June 2026.

Run the Simpson Desert Ultra near Birdsville from 5 to 7 June 2026 with options from 25K to 160K to suit all levels. Take on rugged red sand, supported aid stations and full logistics for an unforgettable outback race.

Run Forrest is a scenic trail along the Barwon River and Lake Elizabeth with 21 km, 10 km, 6 km and kids 6 km options on fern covered singletrack and fast descents. Collect your race bib on the day and enjoy a family friendly race.

Run the iconic Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia as Cape2Cape Ultra offers 50 mile and 100 mile trail races along the South West coast. Experience rugged coastal scenery and fully supported ultra racing as part of the Ultra Series Aus..

Take on Coffs Backyard Ultra and run a 6.7 km loop every hour along shaded creek paths until only one runner remains. Enjoy a supportive hub with camping, showers and snacks plus equal cash prizes for the last male and female standing.