Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Tackle the 17.6 km Labilladiere Peninsula trail run on Bruny Island, a scenic clockwise loop from Jetty Beach with coastal views and single track through native bush. Camp at Jetty Beach, enjoy nearby sea activities and easy ferry access.

A trail running event at Griffith University Brisbane South on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km courses through Toohey Forest, donating five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia and marking its 10th anniver..

A trail running event at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands offering 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses, chip timing and finisher medals. Car access and parking are provided and volunteers receive event benefits.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.

A trail running festival on the Great North Walk on 20 September 2026 offering 10K, 30K and 50K races with staged entry periods and fees. The 30K and 50K also act as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

A community trail event in the Macedon Ranges with three routes on the Federation Trail: a 1.5 km junior run, a 7.5 km Romsey to Lancefield course and a 15 km out and back. Finish at Lancefield Hotel with beer and a BBQ.

A trail run near Armidale NSW around Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval, with five distances from 3 km to 50 km starting near 1000 m above sea level. Longer courses climb up then return to the dam picnic area.

A sold out fundraising walk on 25 September 2026 from the Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit, about 21 km and 6 to 7 hours. The route includes Operation Flinders activities and finishes with talks and a food platter at Woodhouse Activity Centr..

Run The Maine in Castlemaine Victoria features a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a Walmer Forest 10 km loop, and a fast 5 km through the botanical gardens.

The Waterous Trail On Foot (Wtf) will take place in Dwellingup on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

Trail and ultra races take place on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, with distances from kids 2 km to 100 miles. The course uses forest fire trails, woodlands, and open pasture with climbs to nearly 1400 metres.

Australia's oldest trail race runs along the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park. Events include a 21.3 km one-way crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying and compulsory gear r..

A multi race event in Wycheproof VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weight carrying mountain races, relays, a half marathon and 5 km looped events with junior and team categories.

Riverway Insomnia is a backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct, Townsville. Runners choose distance in the 100 km 24 hour or 42 km 10 hour formats, solo or in teams of 2 to 4.

This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.

Ridgy Didge is a new one day trail running event in Ridgeway on 27 September 2026 featuring forest single track, fire trail sections and views of the mountain, with family activities and three distance options.

The Yurrebilla Trail 56Km Ultra will take place in Belair on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 13 and 56 kilometers.

The Denmark Half will take place in Ocean Beach on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

A 5 km cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the UWA Athletics Club and WAMC Winter Cup Series. WAMC members enter free and cash prizes go to the top three teams in each category.