Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

Trailsplus runs at Mt Macedon on 4 October 2026 across multiple distances on mountain trails with notable ascents and descents. Start and finish are at the BBQ area by the top carpark and trail visibility can be limited by fog.

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.

A multi-distance trail event in Tumbarumba NSW on 10 and 11 October 2026 following a historic 1824 walking track. Races range from 11 km to 100 km with aid stations and a 100 km relay option.

A 5 km Stadion race at WIN Stadium in Wollongong with 20 obstacles, extensive stadium stairs and coastal views. The weekend also features a kids race, spectator and crew options, and a two-person Spartan Doubles team format.

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..

Trail running at Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve offering four distances from 10 km to 35 km plus a kids' run, drink stations (bring your own cup), UTMB Index long courses, championship prizes and on-site refreshments.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

Round 1 of the SEQ Trail Running Series Season 14 is at Enoggera Reservoir on 11 October 2026, offering 8.4 km and 12.9 km trail races with timing, race photos, a charity BBQ and a limited edition singlet for series entries.

A trail event in Mapleton on 17 October 2026 with 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk; mandatory safety gear, drop-bag service and prizes are provided, and the 100 km is a Western States qualifier.

A trail running event in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne offering multiple distances from a 1.23 km kids loop to a 46 km double-loop ultra, set on ferny, undulating forest trails with significant climbs and community support.

A two-day obstacle run at Linga Longa Estate on October 17–18, 2026, offering 5km, 10km and timed Elite 10km options with multiple obstacles, on-site camping, parking and finisher rewards.

A two-day surf-sports program at Coolangatta Beach on 17 and 18 October 2026 featuring the Coolangatta Sprint, the Coolangatta Gold 25.6, a Youth Challenge with entries via Liveheats, and the Coolangatta Dash, a run, swim, run.

Experience the hilly trails and 200 stairs of Manning Park while supporting education through local scholarships. Enjoy views of Rottnest Island on this volunteer led 5km or 10km run and walk.

A community fun run at Kings Park on 18 October 2026 with a post-run pancake breakfast included. Multiple distances are available from a free kids dash to a 15 km solo or 3-person relay, with fees varying by membership status.

The Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race will take place in Denmark from Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run between 17 and 39 kilometers.

Smurf's Backyard Ultra is an endurance event in Cairns where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains. A Mini Backyard option limits participants to up to six laps and the weekend includes a social evening with live m..