Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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 two day running festival in the Dandenong Ranges with a Junior Dash, a 5 km family run and a 13.5 km classic that runs alongside the Puffing Billy steam train. Proceeds support heritage restoration at Puffing Billy Railway.

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.

Experience the scenic riverside paths of Footscray Park at the Maribyrnong River Run. Choose between a half marathon, 10km, or 5km course and enjoy a family friendly morning of movement and community.

An oceanside trail festival in Airlie Beach on 13 September 2026 offering races from a 58 km ultra to kids beach runs. Multiple distances have age and gear requirements and race packs are issued from the event precinct.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

A multi-stage handicap eliminator at John Landy Athletic Field where combined times from sealed 4 km and 3 km time trials determine twenty qualifiers for a final 2 km handicap race.

A looped out and back race based at Lyndoch along the Barossa Walking Trail, passing vineyards and a winery start and finish. Multiple distances from 1 km to 63.3 km are offered with staffed aid stations on the loop.

CRU100 is the Collie River Ultra, a three day trail running event in Collie Western Australia from 17 to 19 September 2027, offering solo 50 km and 100 km races plus an 80 km relay team option.

Run three days through wild Pilliga Forest on Gomeroi Country, across sandstone escarpments and creeks lined with grass, with races from a twilight 10 km to a 50 km ultra. Enter single events or take the Grand Slam for the full experience.

A team-based endurance event on 19–20 September 2026 in Heathcote and Royal National Park offering 18 km, 48 km or 96 km courses with checkpoints, fundraising requirements, and support for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

Trail running around Mount Elliot near Corryong with 33K, 16K, 9.5K and a kids 3K, featuring significant climbing and technical descents. The 33K and 16K are registered UTMB World Series qualifier events with ITRA.

A community weekend in Warrnambool on 19 to 20 September 2026 offering coastal courses and family activities, with events from 2 km up to a marathon and options including a charity dash and an inclusive 2 km.

A community run and ride along the North East Tasmania Rail Trail offering distances from 2 km to 54 km. The 2026 festival weekend includes running and riding events, on-course support, medals, and proceeds that fund trail maintenance.

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entries include a race shirt, finisher medal and live streaming.

Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.