Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

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..

Smurf's Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in tropical Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, at the Smithfield Mountain Bike Park Trail head. Participants run a 6.7 km lap every hour on the hour, continuing until they can no longer keep pace. The event also offers a Mini Backyard o..

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 Paluma Village Trail Run, held in Paluma, Queensland, is the final and favorite event in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series. Set in the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Wet Tropics, this challenging trail run offers 6km, 10km, and 20km distances featuring technical terrain with mossy rocks..

Trail Run Australia Sunshine Coast offers an exhilarating trail running experience set in the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland. Participants run through lush forests with the iconic Glass House Mountains as a backdrop, alongside picturesque water bodies and panoramic views of Dularcha..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Buffalo is a challenging alpine running event held in Victoria, Australia. The course covers 10.5 km with a significant 1345m vertical climb, starting from Eurobin Creek Picnic Area and finishing at the historic Buffalo Chalet. Runners ascend via The Big Walk tr..

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 alpine running event held in Harrietville, Victoria. Covering 12 kilometers with a demanding 1650-meter vertical climb, the course starts at Tavare Park and ascends via Bungalow Spur Track to Mt Feathertop’s summit, passing Federation..

The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb at Mt Hotham is a challenging alpine running event held in Victoria, Australia. Day 3 of the event covers a 15 km course starting from Tavare Park in Harrietville, featuring a demanding 1867m vertical climb. Runners follow the Bon Accord Track alongside the Ovens Rive..

The Mystic Hill event is Day 4 of the Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks, held in Wandiligong, Victoria. This alpine trail run covers 12 kilometers with an 800-meter vertical climb, starting at Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce. The course features challenging terrain typical of alpine country, where weather..

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 Feral Pig Ultra Marathon, held annually in the Perth Hills along the iconic Bibbulmun Track, offers a challenging experience for trail runners of all levels. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100 miles, 100 km, 50 miles, 50 km, 23 km, and a 5 km kids' event. The course is..

The Marysville Marathon Festival is an annual running event that celebrates community spirit and resilience, particularly in the wake of the 2009 bushfires. Set in the scenic landscapes of Marysville, participants can choose from various distances, including 4km, 10km, half marathon (21km), marathon..

The Bouddi Coastal Run is a trail running event held in the scenic Bouddi area, offering multiple race distances including a 21km and 14km course, as well as a 1km Kids Beach Run for ages 5-12. The event features fully marked trails with aid stations providing water, fruit, and snacks, supported by..

The Triple Top Mountain Run is a challenging 19km trail running event held in Tasmania, featuring a grueling course over three mountains: Van Dyke, Claude, and Roland. Known as one of Australia’s most iconic trail runs since 1991, it tests both runners and walkers with technical single-track trails..

The Mount Glorious Mountain Trails is a challenging 22km trail running event located at Cedar Flats, Red Cedar Park, Dundas, Queensland. Featuring 1,200 meters of climbing and 650 meters of descent, the course traverses scenic terrain including Northbrook Mountain, England Creek, and the rainforest..

The Stromlo Running Festival (SRF) is an inclusive, all-abilities trail running event held annually at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra. It offers a variety of distances including 2.5km kids run, 5km, 10km, 15km, 30km, and a newly introduced marathon. The courses feature scenic trails with elevation..

The Narrowneck Night Run, hosted by Running Wild, is a scenic trail running event held at Narrowneck Lookout in the Blue Mountains, Katoomba. It offers two distance options: 14km and 24.7km, both following an out-and-back course along the Narrowneck Firetrail. Runners start at the lookout, enjoy sun..

The Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series includes a trail running event at the Royal National Park, located south of Sydney. This race offers a full marathon (42.2km), half-marathon, 10km, and 5km trail runs, providing a range of distances for various fitness levels. The course features scenic, pristine forest..

GSER 2025 is a premier mountain trail running event held at Hotham Alpine Resort in Victoria, Australia. It features multiple race distances, including a challenging 100-mile ultra that traverses rugged terrain and iconic peaks such as Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, and Mt Loch. The course includes exten..