Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail Running SA stages a multi distance trail event at Cleland National Park with forested, hilly trails, frequent wildlife sightings, a kids cross country, post run food, medals and sponsor support.

A community-focused running event in Bonnie Doon, VIC on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options, organised by Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A 5 km handicap road race in Fyansford on September 6, 2026, starting and finishing at the Peter McCann Memorial Gardens next to the Fyansford Hotel. The event is sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

A weekend of trail racing in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness with a 17 km cliff top route and a 42 km marathon that extends to the Pinnacles. Courses feature canyon tracks, sandstone cliffs and steep technical terrain.

A coastal trail ultramarathon in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 offering 100km, 50km, relay teams and a kids run, with seven checkpoints, training runs and finish-line celebrations.

Mighty Jarrah Trail Run in Dwellingup, Western Australia offers 21 km, 12 km, 6 km and a DOGGIE DASH. It is held on the same day as the C WISE Dwellingup 100.

A backyard ultra where the goal is to be the Last One Standing. Complete a 6.71 km loop every hour on mixed terrain. This grassroots event focuses on personal challenge within a supportive, social atmosphere.

Backyard Everest invites runners to chase big elevation on 5.3 km loops at Black Hill Park with about 369 m climb per lap. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 20 hour entries and add extra laps to push toward the Everest equivalent within 24 hours.

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.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.

Test your physical and mental limits at Northern Victoria's original backyard ultra. Run a flat and fast course in Shepparton where the race only ends when the last person remains standing.

Fourth and final run in the 10 km series at Walter Nesbit Park in Pallarenda. Trail and road routes include 5 km and 10 km options, with members free and non members paying $6.

Beachside Dash returns to Dolls Point on 13 September 2026 with five races, including a new 21.1 km half marathon. The event supports medical research and offers prizes, finisher medals and a recovery area.

A community run at Footscray Park on 13 September 2026 along the Maribyrnong River offering Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km options; medals for finishers and fundraising for The Smith Family.

A multi-distance trail running festival in Airlie Beach on 13 September 2026 offering 58 km, 28 km, 11 km and kids beach races with point to point and out and back courses and mandatory gear for longer events.

Trail races at St Ives in spring through bushland and Ku-ring-gai National Park, with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations, a recovery area and a free post race brekky at St Ives Showground.

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