Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run the Howling Dog under the stars in Whyalla on Mt Laura foothills with a head torch and a cheeky burst of hidden disco dancing. Pick 7K, 12.5K or 25K and enjoy varied trails and friendly vibes.

A night trail running event at Mount Louisa with 6 km, 10 km and 21 km options, technical trails and mandatory head torch. Event HQ is at Calvary Christian College and marked, marshalled courses include aid stations and electronic timing.

Join the Festival of the Feet on Sunday 12 July 2026 at Lake Gillawarna for a community running festival with distances from 3 km to 21.1 km. Enjoy off road park trails, medals for all finishers and a friendly, family oriented vibe.

Join the You Yangs Trail Running Festival with distances from 5 km to 100 miles across scenic wooded and rocky trails and a steep climb to Flinders Peak. Loop courses bring supporters back to the carpark often, and entries support Canteen.

Boyne Valley 50 is a UTMB Index trail event on the Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail, offering distances from 12k to 50k. Enjoy tunnels, scenic rail trail views and a rewarding rural finish at The Grand Hotel Many P..

The Guzzler Ultra is a scenic trail festival around Mount Coot Tha, winding past Brisbane's historic reservoirs on challenging single track. Choose from distances from 10k to 105km with Western States and UTMB qualifying options.

Take on the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge, a team endurance trek through the rugged Hinterland finishing at Nerang Velodrome. Held 19 to 20 July 2025, it raises funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation and celebrates courage, endurance and mates..

Take on the rugged Kalgoorlie Boulder landscape at the ZIJIN Goldfields Pipeline Marathon on July 19, 2026. Choose from a 50 km ultra, full and half marathons or a 10 km fun run with all races finishing at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex.

Discover the Clare Valley on July 26, 2025 with 10 km, 25 km or 50 km trail options and a 10 km hike. Start and finish at Clare Showgrounds for a scenic rural challenge and a lively post race atmosphere.

A trail event at Ludlows Reserve, Ebden with a rail-trail start, farmland sections, a winding climb to the summit, scenic views of Lake Hume, and two distances of 17.3 km and 8.7 km with on-course support.

Join Flowing Trails at Finch Hatton MTB Trails in Mackay's Pioneer Valley on 19 July 2026 for scenic 6, 12 or 18 km trail options. Part of a five event series with marked loops, on course support and race day podiums.

A set of Outback races on private land near Uluru and Kata Tjuta, featuring marathon, half marathon, 11 km and 6 km distances. Event packages include accommodation, transfers and guaranteed race entry while supporting local community progra..

Mad Max Marathon in Broken Hill on 26 July 2026 offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km (including a 10 km Walk), 5 km and a 2 km kids dash on dirt tracks and the racecourse, with community aid stations, finisher medals and race-day amenities..

Trail runs through Bindarri National Park with distances from 1km to 100km, featuring waterfalls, lookouts, multiple aid stations and on site camping.

A trail-running event at Rainbow Beach on 8 August 2026, featuring courses through coloured sand cliffs, forests, lakes and dunes. Three distances are offered and aid stations provide water and small snacks without disposable cups.

Peaks & Trails is a weekend trail running festival in Dunkeld that explores the stunning southern Grampians on marked but varied tracks from river flats to rocky single trail. Distances range from a short summit challenge to a rugged 50 km..

Explore Warby Range National Park at Kwat Kwat Trail Run, winding through vineyards, rolling hills and grass tree forests. Stay after for wood fired pizza, Booths wines and Black Dog craft beer while Kids and Beer Run proceeds are donated.

Backroads Gravel is a mass participation gravel cycling and trail running festival in the Midwest region of Western Australia on August 8, 2026. Riders and runners can choose from a variety of distances on scenic local trails and enjoy a we..

A multi distance trail event on 8 August 2026 in the Scenic Rim near Coulson Queensland, featuring routes from 10 km to 100 miles across mountains, ridgelines and technical single track. The 105 km finishers receive a cowboy hat.

Run through Monarto Safari Park with chances to see giraffe, rhinos, meerkats and more amid scenic trails. Distances range from 5 km family fun to a 56 km ultra with relays, and proceeds go to protecting endangered species.