Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

A set of 4 km, 3 km and 2 km races at John Landy Athletic Field on September 13, 2026. Combined time trials with sealed handicaps decide the 20 runners who contest a 2 km handicap final, with season awards presented after the event.

A looped out and back race based at Lyndoch along the Barossa Walking Trail, passing vineyards and a winery start and finish. Multiple distances from 1 km to 63.3 km are offered with staffed aid stations on the loop.

CRU100 is the Collie River Ultra, a three day trail running event in Collie Western Australia from 17 to 19 September 2027, offering solo 50 km and 100 km races plus an 80 km relay team option.

Run three days through wild Pilliga Forest on Gomeroi Country, across sandstone escarpments and creeks lined with grass, with races from a twilight 10 km to a 50 km ultra. Enter single events or take the Grand Slam for the full experience.

A community running and riding event on the North East Tasmania Rail Trail near Scottsdale, offering multiple distances and on course support from 18 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance.

A team endurance hike in Royal and Heathcote National Parks on 19 to 20 September 2026 offering 18 km, 48 km and 96 km options. Teams meet fundraising targets that support Kokoda Youth Foundation programs.

Trail running around Mount Elliot near Corryong with 33K, 16K, 9.5K and a kids 3K, featuring significant climbing and technical descents. The 33K and 16K are registered UTMB World Series qualifier events with ITRA.

A community weekend in Warrnambool on 19 to 20 September 2026 offering coastal courses and family activities, with events from 2 km up to a marathon and options including a charity dash and an inclusive 2 km.

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entries include a race shirt, finisher medal and live streaming.

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.

Toohey Trail Run at Griffith University Brisbane South offers 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km trail courses through Toohey Forest. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and donates five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia.

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 running event along the Federation Trail near the Macedon Ranges with options of 1.5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km, course support, timing, finish-line drinks and a post-race BBQ at the Lancefield Hotel.

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 returns for its 18th edition on 25 September 2026, featuring a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a 10 km forest loop and a fast 5 km in the botanical gardens.