Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Capital to Coast is a weekend trail running event from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026 linking Canberra to the South Coast over nine stages. The course mixes trail, fire roads and single track and is organised by Canberra Runners.

Trail runs in the Gold Coast Hinterland on 29 August 2026, with 28 km and 50 km courses through Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Entry includes a personalised technical tee or singlet, free photos, bus transfer and a finisher medal..

Nighttime trail race in The Dial Range at Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin on 29 August 2026. Three course categories with set entry fees, camping and facilities available; age rules and bib collection are noted.

The Coffs Harbour Running Festival offers five distances from a full marathon to a 3km fun run. All entry fees support local charities and every finisher receives a medal at this community event in Coffs Harbour.

A trail running event at Cape Pallarenda with four distances from 5 km to a full trail marathon, varied technical terrain and coastal views. Courses use Mt Marlow and local single track with marshals, aid stations and mandatory gear for lon..

Final event of a five-part off the beaten track trail series near Pinnacle, QLD. The longest course is 24 km and routes include demanding climbs, steep descents and technical sections with prize money across all distances.

Held 4th to 6th of September on Flinders Island, the festival offers trail events from about 3 km to 42 km plus a 4 km recovery run. Courses use Avenza map navigation and organisers provide a recommended gear list.

Run the Lighthorse Ultra on 5 and 6 September 2026 at Perry's Paddock in Woodvale for its tenth and final staging there. Enjoy 3 to 24 hour timed loop options on a scenic 2.5 km circuit and a dawn service.

A 30 km trail run from Otford to Bundeena in Royal National Park, NSW, featuring rocky track, sand and beaches, cliff tops, bushland and rainforest. The event is organised by Max Adventure and the listed edition is sold out.

Event Format Ten Trails of Garigal is a timed trail running event consisting of a 5-kilometer loop. Participants can choose to run multiple laps, with specific named categories available: 20 km (4 laps), 40 km (8 laps), or the full 50 km (1..

Trail marathon event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on September 6, 2026 offering marathon, team relay, half marathon and 10k. The course is technical with significant climbs and a seven hour cutoff.

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

Trail Running SA's Race #4 at Cleland National Park offers 10 km, 16 km and 21 km trail distances through native Adelaide Hills bushland with varied terrain, wildlife sightings, drink stations and medals for placegetters.

A community running event in Bonnie Doon on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon across rural farmland and creek lines. Organised by Active Farmers and Fat Farmers to support rural physical and mental wellbeing.

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 multiformat trail event at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road offering 100km, 50km, relay options and a kids' run, with coastal and hinterland terrain, seven checkpoints, guided training runs and a finish line expo.

A trail running program in Dwellingup on 12 September 2026 offering 21 km, 12 km, 6 km and a 6 km dog friendly run, with tiered pricing periods and a DBCA fee included for participants 17 and over.

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.