Trail Running Calendar Australia 2025-2026

Run the iconic sands of Whitehaven Beach this June with distances from 500 m to a half marathon, barefoot or in shoes. Ferry transfers to the island are included so you can focus on the scenery and the finish.

Take on the Freycinet Peninsula on 21 June 2026 with scenic 11 km and 29 km circuits through Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach. Entries are limited to about 200 runners so expect an intimate coastal trail experience.

Wild Dog Backyard Ultra is an endurance challenge from Ultra Series Australia held at Lardner Park, near Warragul, Victoria. Runners complete a 6.71-kilometer loop each hour until only one competitor remains. The course winds through farmla..

Lofty's Revenge on Saturday 27 June 2026 offers 50 km, 28 km and 10 km trail races that all finish at Mt Lofty Summit. Tackle the solo ultra or share the challenge in a 3 person team and savour classic Adelaide climbs.

The Wondai Country Running Festival is an annual competitive running event held in rural Wondai, Queensland, about three hours northwest of Brisbane. Founded in 2018, the festival takes place over the fourth weekend in June and offers a var..

The King of the Mountain - Perth will take place in Helena Valley on Sunday 28 June 2026. You can run 16 kilometers.

Run along beaches, rocky headlands and lookouts around Edgecumbe Bay at the Rock 'N Reef Trail Run in Bowen, with 6 km, 10 km and 18 km options plus junior distances. Expect coastal single track, steep climbs and stunning ocean views.

Raffertys Coastal Run on July 11 2026 invites trail runners to explore Lake Macquarie coastline and coastal bushland from Raffertys Resort. Family friendly options from a kids run to 36 km and a Triple Trail Challenge showcase coastal views..

Ultra Adelaide is a trail ultramarathon based at Pinky Flat in Adelaide, South Australia. It offers five distances: 21km, 34km, 50km, 100km and 100 miles. Runners follow the Heysen Trail from Kuitpo, over Mount Lofty, Cleland, Morialta and..

Elephant Trail Race is a multi-distance trail running event in Port Macquarie, Australia. The race offers 10 distances over three days, including 217 km, 160 km, and 100 km (solo and staged), plus 75 km (two-day staged), 50 km, 25 km, 13 km..

The Boyne Valley 50 will take place in Boyne Valley on Saturday 18 July 2026.

You Yangs Trail Running Festival in Little River, Victoria, spans two days and offers distances from 5 km to 100 miles. Looped trails climb to Flinders Peak for Port Phillip Bay views and a lively community vibe that supports Canteen.

Goldfields Pipeline Marathon, held in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, offers four distances: the Kalgoorlie Case and Drill 50 km Ultramarathon, the Kalgoorlie Chiropractic 42 km Marathon, the Ellery Brookman Half Marathon, and the Retravisio..

Run beside Uluru and Kata Tjuta on unsealed roads and sandy tracks in the Australian Outback Marathon with marathon, half marathon and fun run distances. Entries come as curated packages including accommodation and transfers.

Rumble in the Jungle invites trail runners to Bindarri National Park for rainforest singletrack, waterfalls and sweeping escarpment views in early August. Distances range from a 1 km kids fun run to a 50 km ultra with medals for all finishe..

Join Birdy's Backyard Ultra at Lake Towerrinning, Western Australia for a lakeside event where runners tackle a 6.71 km loop each hour until one remains. Camp by the lake, cheer on friends and soak up the grassroots Ultra Series atmosphere.

Peaks & Trails is a challenging community-run trail running event held in Dunkeld at the heart of the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The weekend offers five distances: 6.4km, 13.5km, 20km, a 50km option, and the Mud-Dadjug Challenge. Co..

Backroads Gravel brings hundreds to the Midwest of Western Australia for a festival of gravel cycling and trail running, with routes from 5km runs to 160km rides. Expect scenic backroads, big crowds and a friendly community vibe.

Tackle single track and fire trail through Booths Winery and the Warby Ranges at the Kwat Kwat Trail Run, with distances from a fun 2 km kids run to a challenging 50 km ultra. Relax afterward with wood fired pizza, Booths wines and craft be..

Experience the Rainbow Beach Trail Festival on 8 August 2026, a scenic coastal route that winds past coloured sands, rising dunes, lush forest and a historic lighthouse. Choose 11 km, Half Marathon or Marathon and all finishers receive an e..