Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Experience a unique trail run through Monarto Safari Park where you can spot roaming exotic wildlife. Choose from multiple distances including a 56km ultra or a family friendly zoo loop.

The second race in the North West Trail Running Series heads to the mountain bike trails of Wild Mersey in Railton. Choose from three scenic distances on flowing single-track. A community event welcoming runners of various ages.

A community running event in Padthaway, South Australia on 9 August 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and a 21 km half marathon. Organized by Active Farmers and Fat Farmers to support rural mental wellbeing and fundraising.

Experience an extraordinary four day trail running journey through the heart of Australia Red Centre. Choose between long or short course options to navigate the spectacular ridgelines and ancient landscapes of the Larapinta Trail.

Test your endurance at The Clint Eastwood in Rocklea. This Last One Standing event challenges runners to complete as many laps as possible at Oxley Creek Common until only one participant remains.

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.

A mountain trail event at Cumberland River Holiday Park on 15 August 2026, offering six distances from 6km to 75km across single-track routes with river crossings and waterfall sections on the longer courses.

A 24 hour trail event at Ironwood property in Black Hill NSW on 15 to 16 August 2026. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a roughly 6.8 km loop with 300 m elevation per lap, with solo 12 hour and team relay options.

Lake Manchester Trails is a lakeside trail running event in Queensland with 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 23 km route options, mapped courses, on-course water stops and a no-disposable-cup policy. Proceeds support the TRAQ Charity Fund.

A coastal running event in Victor Harbor on 16 August 2026, featuring long and short courses plus a Kids' Dash across the causeway to Granite Island, gravel trails, tram lines and island climbs, with electronic timing and optional insurance..

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.

Katanning Run 4 Resilience takes place on 16 August 2026 in Katanning, WA with 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21 km options across rural terrain. The community event supports physical activity, mental wellbeing and local fundraising.

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.

Final round of Riverina Trails returns to Julia Ronan Park in West Wodonga on August 23, 2026. Three courses, 22 km, 10 km and 5 km, across varied trail terrain with aid stations and on-site coffee.

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.

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.