Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Choose from a fun kids dash to a tough 23 km loop with river crossings and lakeside views at Lake Manchester. Proceeds benefit the TRAQ Charity Fund, with water stops and onsite aid provided; please bring reusable drinkware.

Transcend Trails takes you through the scenic Avon Valley from Walyunga National Park, with options from a 6 km adaptive wheelchair or run to a 65 km ultra. Enter solo or in teams of 2 to 5 for relays and a memorable day on the trails on 22..

Join the Russell Falls Trail Run on 23 August 2026 for a scenic 6.2 km through towering Tasmanian trees and past picturesque waterfalls. Mostly accessible trail surfaces make it an inviting run for many, with entries at $40.

Tackle rugged trails at Julia Ronan Park with steep climbs, riverbed crossings and a tunnel on routes from 5 to 22 km. Enjoy scenic views, on course aid and post race coffee and pastries at the start finish area.

Great White Ultra is a coastal trail running event held in Port Lincoln, South Australia. It offers four race distances: 100K, 60K, 24K, and 5K. The event promises a fearless, soul-filling atmosphere described as coastal trail running splen..

Discover Wonderland Run, a two day trail festival offering distances from a kids 2 km up to a 50 km ultra across scenic trails. Choose your challenge, enjoy aid stations and photos, and join a friendly community atmosphere.

Join the C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival on Sunday 30 August 2026 to support local charities. Choose marathon, half, 10 km, 5 km, 3 km or a teams challenge and soak up the community vibe.

Run coastal trails at Cape Pallarenda on 30 August 2026 with distances from 5 km to a full marathon, stunning views over Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island, and technical single track and steep climbs. Tough terrain rewards finishers.

Join Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula for a scenic team hike along coastal trails into Port Elliot while raising funds for Beyond Blue. Choose a 20 km or 35 km route, follow a 12 week training plan and enjoy supported checkpoints and ocean views..

Take on the Coastal Classic 30 km from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park, with cliff top views, beaches and rainforest. Rocky trails and steep climbs make this a classic Australian trail challenge.

Take on rugged trails at the 3 Valleys Marathon in Orange Grove WA, with 10K, half, marathon and team relay entries and views of Victoria Dam Lookout. Expect technical single track, steep climbs, a 7 hour cut off and camp comforts.

The Beach to Brother will take place in Port Macquarie on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Hounslow Classic is a weekend of trail races in Blackheath, running sandstone cliff top and canyon trails through the Grose Valley. Choose 42k or 17k or tackle both in the Monster stage for steep technical terrain and sweeping valley views.

Run the Surf Coast Century along the Great Ocean Road from cliffside trails to remote beaches and wildflower country. Choose 100 km, 50 km, relays or a kids 2.5 km then celebrate at the expo with recovery zones and finisher medals.

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 30.9 km Woolooma Classic, an adventure run across Mt Woolooma with 1,423 m of climbing, river crossings and steep rocky trails, finishing at the Woolooma Glass House. Experience rugged scenery while supporting the KIDS Foundation..

Join the Beachside Dash, a sunny community fun run on Botany Bay that raises funds for the St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation. With distances for all ages, family entertainment, coffee and prizes, it is a perfect day out.

Enjoy a scenic riverside challenge at the Maribyrnong River Run in Footscray Park, featuring a half marathon, 10 km and a walk friendly 5 km. All finishers get medals and quick chip timed results in a family friendly event village.

Run scenic trails in Conway National Park and finish on the Airlie Beach foreshore at Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest. With ultras, shorter trail distances and family friendly beach and kids events, it is a perfect September weekend.

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.