Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Captains Crossing The Gong is the final race in a five part off the beaten track trail run series at Pinnacle, Queensland. The route includes demanding climbs, steep descents and technical sections, with a longest course of 24 km and prize..

An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on August 30, 2026, sponsored by Bellarine Sports Medicine Centre. The course starts and finishes at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park and a course map and fee details are available online.

A multi-day trail festival on Flinders Island from 4–6 September offering a glow run, 42 km marathon, 25 km and 11 km events plus a 4 km recovery run, with Avenza navigation, team options, shuttle transport and a recommended gear list.

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.

A 30 km point-to-point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park south of Sydney, featuring rocky track, beaches, cliff-top sections and rainforest. The event also includes a Triple Trail Challenge and other event option..

A two day mountain biking and trail running festival at Hidden Vale Adventure Park near Grandchester, Queensland. The event covers over 80 km of purpose built tracks and marks its 24th year in 2026.

Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.

A technical trail event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp in Orange Grove on 6 September 2026, offering marathon, team relay, half marathon and 10k. The course features significant elevation gain, a seven hour cutoff, and medals for marath..

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival in New South Wales with 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km and a 42 km team relay. Entries include marked courses, aid stations, medical support and electronic timing.

Trail races at Cleland National Park on September 6, 2026, offer multiple distances on hilly native trails with wildlife, drink stations and medals for placegetters; the long course is a UTMB Index race.

A community-focused running event in Bonnie Doon, VIC on 6 September 2026 offering 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options, organised by Active Farmers to support physical and mental wellbeing in rural communities.

A 5 km handicap race organised by the Geelong Cross Country Club at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on 6 September 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

A multi-day trail running event in the Grose Valley near Blackheath, featuring a 17 km cliff-top loop and a 42 km marathon with an out and back to the Pinnacles from Allview Escape.

A coastal trail ultramarathon in Anglesea on 12 September 2026 offering 100km, 50km, relay teams and a kids run, with seven checkpoints, training runs and finish-line celebrations.

Mighty Jarrah Trail Run in Dwellingup, Western Australia offers 21 km, 12 km, 6 km and a DOGGIE DASH. It is held on the same day as the C WISE Dwellingup 100.

A backyard ultra where the goal is to be the Last One Standing. Complete a 6.71 km loop every hour on mixed terrain. This grassroots event focuses on personal challenge within a supportive, social atmosphere.

Backyard Everest invites runners to chase big elevation on 5.3 km loops at Black Hill Park with about 369 m climb per lap. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 20 hour entries and add extra laps to push toward the Everest equivalent within 24 hours.

Tackle the Woolooma Classic Adventure Run, a challenging 30.9 km off road course with 1,423 m of climbing across mixed terrain and river crossings. Reach Woolooma Glass House at the summit and run to support the KIDS Foundation.

A September running festival around Emerald Lake Park with a point to point 13.5 km Classic from Belgrave plus 5 km and 1.2 km events. The festival runs against Puffing Billy trains and raises funds for heritage restoration.