Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Explore hidden trails and rugged sandstone outcrops between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Choose from three distances featuring eucalypt forests and winter wildflowers in a professionally timed event at Yarrabilba.

Katanning Run 4 Resilience takes place on 16 August 2026 in Katanning, WA with 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options across rural terrain. The community event supports physical activity, mental wellbeing and local fundraising.

A three-day trail running festival in Robin Falls, Australia, from 21 to 23 August 2026, organized by Run Your Outback. The listing gives the event name, dates, organiser, and location but no race distances or course details.

Event Overview The Transcend Ultra is a trail running event in Western Australia. The main courses start at Walyunga National Park and explore the Avon Valley. Distances and Options Participants can choose from multiple distances: 6 km hik..

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.

Trail races at Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga offer three courses from 5 km to 22 km across varied terrain, with aid stations on the longer routes. Parking and coffee are available near the start/finish area.

Point to point 64 km trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, running through rainforest and eucalypt forest within Mowbray National Park. Available as a solo event or a 2 to 4 person relay.

Experience the coastal splendor of Port Lincoln in South Australia with a range of trail distances. Choose from various distances including a premier hundred kilometer ultra through breathtaking seaside scenery.

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.

A night-time backyard ultra at Neilsons Beach with repeated **6.7 km** loops starting each hour. The event is titled 12hr but offers the option to continue for up to 18 hours under a full moon.

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.

Experience the World Heritage listed beauty of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. Choose between 28km or 50km distances featuring technical rainforest trails and spectacular cliff top views in the Gold Coast Hinterland.

Nighttime trail running in Penguin on 29 August 2026 with short, medium and long courses. Camping, food, drinks and live music available at Mount Gnomon Farm.

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.

A community running festival on Flinders Island from 4 to 6 September offering trail races from about 3 km to 42 km, Avenza map navigation, team and walker options, and a 4 km untimed recovery run at Trousers Point.

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.

Experience a stunning 30km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena. Traverse the rocky cliffs, beaches, and rainforests of the Royal National Park in this iconic coastal event.

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..