Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Join C WISE Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run in Dwellingup on 12 September 2026 for epic MTB and trail running through Jarrah forest. Distances span family friendly routes to a tough 100 km challenge.

Tackle the Woolooma Classic Adventure Run, a challenging 30.9 km off road course with 1,423 m of climbing across mixed terrain and river crossings. Reach Woolooma Glass House at the summit and run to support the KIDS Foundation.

Event Overview The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a running event held over two days at Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. It is organized to raise funds for heritage restoration projects at the Puffing Billy Railway. D..

Join the 19th annual Beachside Dash along Sydney's Botany Bay foreshore. Choose from timed 10km, 5km, and family-friendly 2km races. The event raises funds for local medical research and includes entertainment and a recovery area.

Experience a community run along the scenic Maribyrnong River at Footscray Park. Choose from a half marathon, 10km, or 5km run/walk. All finishers get a medal, and early registration offers personalized bibs.

The Whitsunday Trail Fest celebrates 20 years with a multi-race weekend in Airlie Beach. Choose from ultra, trail, and kids' beach runs along the scenic foreshore and national park. Registration includes a shirt and finisher's medal for ear..

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.

The The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney will take place in Sydney from Saturday 19 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 18 and 96 kilometers.

Experience trail running through the native forests and farmlands of Corryong. Reach the summit of Mount Elliot and take in expansive views of the Upper Murray region on courses ranging from 3 km to 33 km.

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.

Experience an all terrain trail run through Toohey Forest and Griffith University. This tenth anniversary event features three distances supporting diabetes research with a cup less sustainable format.

Explore Western Sydney Parklands on a scenic trail run. Choose from four distances, from 6 km to 32 km, on a course of bushland tracks and soft grass. All finishers get a medal and snacks, with professional timing for every runner.

The Great North Walk Trail Running Festival offers three trail distances along the historic route. The 30K and 50K events serve as qualifiers for the Six Foot Track Marathon. The 2026 edition takes place on September 20th.

Explore the trails of the Great North Walk in this September festival. Choose from three distances: a 10K, a 30K, or a challenging 50K ultra. The 30K and 50K races can also be used to qualify for the Six Foot Track Marathon.

Trek from Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit in this 21km fundraising walk for Operation Flinders. Experience activities along the route and hear stories from young people. The event culminates with a dinner at Woodhouse Activity Centre.

WTF is Western Australia’s original 100 mile trail ultra, offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options on trails around Dwellingup and the Munda Biddi. The race falls on the King's Birthday long weekend and returns in 2026 after a 2025 hiat..

Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.

Event Overview The Lamington Classic is a trail run established in 1970, making it the oldest trail race in Australia. The event takes place on the Border Track within the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Lamington National Park in the G..

Experience a unique historical race at the smallest mountain in the world. Carry 60kg wheat bags to the summit or enjoy one of ten race categories followed by a community picnic and live AFL Grand Final screening.