Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Test your endurance at this last person standing event south of Sydney. Run 6.7 km loops every hour until only one runner remains at this prestigious Silver Ticket and World Team Championship host venue.

The Great Pyramid Race will take place in Cairns on Saturday 1 August 2026.

Experience the coastal trails of Currumbin with four distance options ranging from 6.6 km to 31 km. This event offers ocean views and serves as the second round of the Trail Trips Triple Crown series.

Experience a scenic trail run at Manly Dam with looping courses ranging from 8km to 32km. Enjoy waterside views and a fully timed race experience while supporting a meaningful charitable cause.

Experience the beauty of Serpentine NP with trail runs and hikes ranging from 5 km to 50 km. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with live drummers, food trucks, and marked wilderness trails for all experience levels.

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.

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.

Experience a trail running event in the heart of Queensland featuring mountain climbs and technical ridgelines. Choose from distances ranging from 10km up to 100 miles with spectacular views of the Scenic Rim.

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 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.

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.