Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Trail and ultra races take place on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, with distances from kids 2 km to 100 miles. The course uses forest fire trails, woodlands, and open pasture with climbs to nearly 1400 metres.

Australia's oldest trail race runs along the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park. Events include a 21.3 km one-way crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying and compulsory gear r..

A multi race event in Wycheproof VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weight carrying mountain races, relays, a half marathon and 5 km looped events with junior and team categories.

A backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct Townsville with 4.2 km laps starting on the hour. Choose a 100 km 24 hour challenge or a 42 km 10 hour night marathon, solo or in teams of two to four.

This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.

Ridgy Didge is a new one day trail running event in Ridgeway on 27 September 2026 featuring forest single track, fire trail sections and views of the mountain, with family activities and three distance options.

The Yurrebilla Trail 56Km Ultra will take place in Belair on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 13 and 56 kilometers.

The Denmark Half will take place in Ocean Beach on Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

A trail running event in Beechworth on 3 October 2026 offering 30km, 15km, 5km and a 2.5km kids run, mapped on AllTrails, with aid stations and free finish beer for adult finishers of the 15km and 30km distances.

A two-day trail run and walk at Rokeby Recreation Reserve on 3–4 October 2026 supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc, with distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog-friendly categories and an adaptive runner program.

A backyard ultra at Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete hourly laps of 6.706 km until only one runner remains; the event coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and offers onsite camping and limited entries.

A multi-distance running event in Latrobe, Tasmania on 4 October 2026 that follows the Coastal Pathway through three municipalities. Distances include 100 km, 64 km (solo and team relay), 42.2 km, 21.1 km and 10 km.

A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, plus a Trail Boss challenge across single track and access roads around The Foundations.

Macedon Trail Runs offers scenic mountain trail races with varied ascents and descents and often limited visibility from fog. Distances range from 10 km to 50 km and the event donates to Canteen for each participant.

Trail runs on sections of the historic Hume and Hovell Walking Track near Burra NSW, offered in 11 km, 22 km, 50 km, 100 km and a 100 km relay. The 100 km requires prior qualification and carries a 24 hour cutoff.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race at WIN Stadium in Wollongong featuring 20 obstacles, extensive stadium stairs and bleacher sections with Pacific Ocean views. The event also includes a kids race, spectator passes and a new team based Spartan Do..

A trail running event at Nodes 5 and 6 in Dinden National Park offering three distances 19 km, 6 km and 3 km across ridges, creek crossings and named climbs. Youth and open entries have set fees and camping is available.

A community trail run and walk in the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area offering 12.5 km and 5.5 km routes, small field sizes, on-site paramedics, finish refreshments and prize draws.

A two day off road festival in the Macedon Ranges combining gravel races, cyclocross exhibitions and a short trail run, plus camping, live music and a Bush Beer Mile in Lancefield, Victoria.

Mount Bold is Race 5 of the On the Trails series on 11 October 2026, featuring multiple distances including a 35 km extra long course and the 2026 SA Trail Championships. Mandatory gear includes a personal drinking vessel and the Emergency..