Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Garden City Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds Caravan Park in Queensland, Australia. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. Scheduled for the October long weekend in 2025, this unique format challenges co..

The Mt Macedon Trail Run, part of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series, features stunning mountain trails with challenging ascents and descents, often shrouded in winter fog. Participants can choose from various distances, including 10km, 21km, 30km, 42km, and 50km, making it suitable for runners of..

The TRSA Trail Championship at Mount Bold is a premier running event set in the stunning Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve, the largest reservoir in South Australia. Participants can choose from four distances, including an extra-long course, catering to various skill levels. The course features challeng..

The Pemby Trail Fest will take place in Pemberton from Friday 17 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

The Blackall100 is a premier trail running event held in the scenic Sunshine Coast hinterland, featuring three race distances: 100km, 50km, and 21km. Participants traverse the beautiful Blackall Range, experiencing lush forests, waterfalls, and local Indigenous culture. The event is known for its ch..

The Compass Club - South event takes place along Tasmania's South Coast Track, featuring a 42.2 km and 21 km out-and-back run to Australia's southernmost point. Participants will experience stunning landscapes, including forests, cliffs, and boardwalks, starting with a traditional indigenous Welcome..

The Turtle and The Lamb Trail Run is an exciting outdoor event set in Dinden National Park, featuring three challenging distances: 19 km, 6 km, and 3 km. Participants will experience stunning scenery and rugged trails, with the longer courses including steep climbs and exhilarating downhill runs. Th..

Smurf's Backyard Ultra is an exciting endurance running event taking place in the scenic Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. Participants will run a 6.7 km lap on the hour, every hour, until they can no longer continue. The event also features a Mini Backyard opti..

The Bondi to Manly Ultra is an annual 80km ultramarathon held in Sydney, Australia, featuring options for solo runners and relay teams. The race starts at Bondi Beach and follows the scenic Sydney Harbour coastline, passing iconic landmarks and national parks before finishing at Manly Beach. Partici..

The Paluma Ultra is a challenging 52km ultramarathon trail run set in the stunning World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics region of Paluma Range National Park. This event invites participants to navigate a diverse course that includes pristine rainforests, waterfalls, and creek crossings, transitioning i..

The Great Ocean Trail Ultra is a premier ultra trail running event held along Victoria's stunning Shipwreck Coast in Australia. Participants can choose between a challenging 100km solo run, a relay team option for two, or a 45km coastal marathon. The course features approximately 73% singletrack tra..

The Heysen 105 Ultra Marathon is a premier trail running event held along the iconic Heysen Trail in South Australia. Established in 2011, it has grown to become one of the largest ultra marathons in the state, featuring a variety of distances from 13km to 161km. Participants can experience diverse..

Not BUTTER is a unique 24-hour trail running event taking place at Oxley Creek Common in Rocklea, Australia, on October 25, 2025. Participants can choose from various formats, including 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour races, as well as a special Sunday morning event called "The Drop," which features ti..

The Paluma Village Trail Run is a challenging and scenic event that takes place in the stunning rainforest of Paluma, part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area. As the final event in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series, it offers participants a chance to experience various distances, including 6km,..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Buffalo is an exciting running event that challenges participants with a 10.5 km course featuring a significant elevation gain of 1345 meters. Starting from the Eurobin Picnic Ground, runners will navigate The Big Walk trail, culminating at the historic Old Buff..

The Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Port Macquarie on November 1-2, 2025. Participants can choose from five different race distances, including a 12-hour challenge, 42.2 km, 21.1 km Twilight, 21.1 km Midnight, and a 7 km run. This unique event combines th..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Feathertop is a challenging running event set in the stunning Victorian Alps. Participants will tackle a 12.0 km course with a significant elevation gain of 1650 meters, starting from Tavare Park in Harrietville. The event features staggered start times to accom..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb - Mt Hotham will take place in Harrietville on Monday 3 November 2025. You can run 15 kilometers.

The Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler will take place in Halls Gap from Thursday 6 November 2025 to Friday 7 November 2025. You can run between 48 and 164 kilometers.

The Bouddi Coastal Run is an exciting trail running event that offers participants a choice between 14km and 21km courses, along with a 1km Kids Beach Run for younger athletes. The event is designed for runners of all ages, featuring various age categories and providing a fully marked course support..