Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Run The Maine in Castlemaine Victoria features a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a Walmer Forest 10 km loop, and a fast 5 km through the botanical gardens.

The Waterous Trail On Foot (Wtf) will take place in Dwellingup on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

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.

Riverway Insomnia is a backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct, Townsville. Runners choose distance in the 100 km 24 hour or 42 km 10 hour formats, solo or in teams of 2 to 4.

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.

A lap-format trail race in Springwood using a 5km loop from St Columba’s College. Runners choose 3 or 6 hour entries as solo, pair or teams and must carry at least 500 mL of water; aid stations provide food and fluids.

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.