Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Lake Manchester Trails on 16 August 2026 offers distances from a 1 km kids dash to a 23 km lake loop with river crossings, water stops and on-course first aid. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A coastal run around Granite Island in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026 offering long, short and a wheelchair and pram friendly Kids Dash across the causeway, with mixed terrain including tram lines, gravel trails and island climbs.

Team marathon relay at the UCI Oval in West Ulverstone with four runners each covering 10.55 km in a handicap format. Membership is required and entrants must be 15 or older.

A trail running event in Yarrabilba on 16 August 2026 with 5.1 km, 11.4 km and 18.2 km courses across Plunkett and Wickham parks featuring sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forest. Medium and long runners must carry at least 500 mL of fluids.

A community-focused running event in Katanning on 16 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon across rural farmland to support physical and mental wellbeing in regional communities.

A trail event at Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve offering 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km options on dirt roads and 4WD track with water stops and a post-event area featuring food and coffee.

An 8.2 km club road race at the Anglesea River mouth car park on the Great Ocean Road side, run as a handicap event and organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club with sponsorship from Moore Than Fitness.

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.

Transcend Ultra on 22 August 2026 runs from Walyunga National Park through the Avon Valley with options from a kids dash to a 65 km ultra and team relays. Entries have standard and late pricing, transfer rules and an optional insurance add..

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.

A point to point trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas in August, traversing rainforest, eucalypt forest and plantations within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Options include a 64 km solo race or a 64 km team relay with a possible 6..

A one day trail running festival at Legacy Way Car Park, Mount Coot-tha on 23 August 2026 featuring a 2 km kids loop, a 12 km course, and a 21.1 km half marathon sharing the same trails and finish line.

A half marathon and a 5 km race at Barwon Valley Park on August 23, 2026, run in a handicap format with a scratch start for invitational runners. The event is listed by Geelong Cross Country Club alongside Geelong Performance Coaching.

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.

A two-day trail event with distances from a 2 km kids race to a 50 km ultra, plus a 20 km hike. Pricing varies by entry period, age minimums apply and transfers are possible for a fee.

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.

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.