Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience the Vine to Stein trail race through the stunning Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. This event follows the iconic Heysen Trail with multiple distances ranging from 16 km to 120 km.

Discover mountain trails and waterfalls on this Saturday trail run near Lorne. Starting at a holiday park, the courses range from 6km to a new 75km distance. Be prepared for scenic river crossings right from the start.

Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Manchester with trail runs ranging from a 1km kids dash to a 23km challenge featuring four river crossings. Join a community event west of Mount Crosby for a morning of outdoor activity.

Experience the coastal beauty of Victor Harbor at the Granite Island Run. Choose from three distances featuring unique trails across the causeway and island for a rewarding morning of running and walking.

Join this unique team relay at the UCI Oval in West Ulverstone where teams of four tackle a marathon distance together. This handicap event is open to runners aged 15 and over with a PCCCT membership.

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.

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.

Experience the final round of the Riverina Trail Running Series at Fed Hill in Wodonga. Choose between three distances featuring sharp climbs, rugged riverbeds, and scenic loops around the local hills.

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.

Test your endurance under a full moon at Neilsons Beach. Complete a 6.7 km loop every hour for up to 18 hours in this coastal backyard ultra challenge.

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.

Race 3 of the North West Trail Running Series is a night run through The Dial Range in Penguin. Choose from three trail distances, with camping, food, and live music at the Mount Gnomon Farm base. Headlamps are required for this after-dark..

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.

Explore the coastal trails of Cape Pallarenda with distances ranging from 5km to a full marathon. Experience technical single tracks and historical WWII sites with stunning views of Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea.

Experience the final event of the off the beaten track trail series in Pinnacle. Tackle technical sections and steep climbs across multiple distances including a 24 km course with prize money for winners.

The Flinders Island Running Festival will take place in Flinders Island from Friday 4 September 2026 to Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 11 and 42 kilometers.

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.