Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

The Guzzler Ultra in Mount Coot Tha, Brisbane offers scenic trail races from 10 km up to 105 km, visiting historic reservoirs and challenging terrain. Ultra distances are Western States and UTMB qualifiers, perfect for ambitious runners.

Take on Mahers Hill at Ludlows Reserve on July 18, 2026 for scenic trail running with a winding summit climb, stunning Lake Hume views and a fast descent. Choose 8.7 km or 17.3 km for a rewarding day in the hills.

Goldfields Pipeline Marathon, held in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, offers four distances: the Kalgoorlie Case and Drill 50 km Ultramarathon, the Kalgoorlie Chiropractic 42 km Marathon, the Ellery Brookman Half Marathon, and the Retravisio..

Discover scenic trails and wine country at the Clare Valley Trail Run on 26 July 2025, with 10 km, 25 km and 50 km races plus a 10 km hike. New courses, friendly aid stations and a festive finish at the Clare Showgrounds await.

Flowing Trails at Finch Hatton invites runners to tackle scenic mountain bike tracks with a choice of 6 km, 12 km or 18 km looped courses. One day only access to these trails makes it a must do for trail lovers and series competitors.

Experience the Red Earth around Uluru and Kata Tjuta with scenic courses across unsealed tracks and soft sand. Distances from 6 km to marathon and a strong community spirit supporting local Anangu schools.

Experience the rugged outback at the Mad Max Marathon Festival in Broken Hill, with races from a kids 2 km dash to the full marathon and finisher medals. Expect dirt track desert scenery, on course aid and a lively racecourse finish.

BCU Rumble in the Jungle on 1 Aug 2026 showcases rainforest trails, waterfalls and lookouts around Ulong. Distances range from a free 1 km family run to a 100 km ultra, with camping and finisher medals for a festival feel.

Experience Rainbow Beach Trail Festival at Cooloola Coast with 11 km, half marathon and marathon options through beaches, dunes, coloured sands, perched lakes and a historic lighthouse. Enjoy stunning coastal views and a finisher memento.

Peaks & Trails is a challenging community-run trail running event held in Dunkeld at the heart of the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The weekend offers five distances: 6.4km, 13.5km, 20km, a 50km option, and the Mud-Dadjug Challenge. Co..

Tackle single track and fire trail through Booths Winery and the Warby Ranges at the Kwat Kwat Trail Run, with distances from a fun 2 km kids run to a challenging 50 km ultra. Relax afterward with wood fired pizza, Booths wines and craft be..

Backroads Gravel brings hundreds to the Midwest of Western Australia for a festival of gravel cycling and trail running, with routes from 5km runs to 160km rides. Expect scenic backroads, big crowds and a friendly community vibe.

Tackle the Scenic Rim Ultra on 8 August 2026 in Queensland, a loop over four mountains and rugged trails with more than 4000 m of climbing. Distances range from 10 km to the epic 100 Miler or 105 km where finishers earn a cowboy hat, with g..

Run the Lavender Trail from Monarto Safari Park to Murray Bridge and spot giraffe and rhinos while choosing distances from 5 km to 56 km. Proceeds support endangered species protection.

Run Larapinta is a four day stage trail race on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, offering long and short course options through spectacular Outback scenery. Join four unforgettable stages from 14 to 17 August 2026.

Tackle scenic trails through the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills with distances for every level, finishing in charming Hahndorf. Organised by Ultra Series SA, the route links parts of the Heysen Trail and AUTRA members get a 10% discount.

Explore singletrack trails from Cumberland River Holiday Park near Lorne on the Great Ocean Road, with distances from 6 km to a new 75 km challenge. Expect river crossings and up to six waterfall visits on scenic mountain routes.

Tackle rugged trails at Julia Ronan Park with steep climbs, riverbed crossings and a tunnel on routes from 5 to 22 km. Enjoy scenic views, on course aid and post race coffee and pastries at the start finish area.

Join the Russell Falls 6.2 km trail run on 23 August 2026 and soak up Tassie scenery. Run past waterfalls and towering trees along a mostly wheelchair accessible trail, with online registration and official results after the race.

Great White Ultra is a coastal trail running event held in Port Lincoln, South Australia. It offers four race distances: 100K, 60K, 24K, and 5K. The event promises a fearless, soul-filling atmosphere described as coastal trail running splen..