Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

Pottsville Beach Triathlon in Pottsville NSW on 24 and 25 October 2026 offers long, Olympic, sprint and junior swim-bike-run events plus community swims and runs.

Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 20 km through World Heritage rainforest at Paluma Village, on technical wet trails with creek crossings and on-course support. Mandatory gear applies for the 10 km and 20 km distances.

A community-run event on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield offering 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and a 2km junior dash. The course is out and back on a smooth, largely flat trail and supports Cancer Council and local health project..

Round 2 of the SEQ Trail Running Series in Pomona on 25 October 2026, offering 7.3 km and 13.5 km trail courses with timed results and series points.

The Halloween Dusk 2 Dawn will take place in Pembrooke from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

An hourly last person standing endurance race in Pyalong where athletes repeat a 4.2 km loop with 300 m climb until one person remains, with cash prizes and livestream.

The opening stage of the Bright Alpine Climb, this 10.5 km trail run ascends 1345 meters up Mount Buffalo via The Big Walk. Starting from Porepunkah, it finishes at the historic Buffalo Chalet with shuttle services provided. A mandatory gea..

An elimination-format run at the Gold Coast Cycle Centre on October 31, 2026, with variable distances from about 10.5 km up to 50 km, a separate junior race of 2–5 km, on-site hydration, food, music and family activities.

A multi-distance trail event in the backyard of Blue Mountains Fitness offering 5 km to 50 km options plus a Last One Standing hourly 5 km format. The course is well marked, water is available at checkpoints, and entries are limited to 200.

A multi-distance festival in Portland featuring coastal trail ultras, road marathon, half, quarter and relay races across the Great South West.

Trail runs from Cascade Brewery Bar into woodlands, rainforest gullies and fire trails with three distances and post-event BBQ and presentations.

Illawarra Escarpment Traverse is an in-person running event in Port Kembla, NSW on 31 October 2026 with registration opening 25 June 2026.

Event Information The event takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The start and event headquarters are at Tavare Park in Harrietville. The course covers a distance of 12.0 km with an elevation gain of 1650 m. The Course Participants star..

A Halloween edition running festival on November 1 2026 in Murray Bridge with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon courses along the Murray River plus a kids fun run.

A four-event Sydney running series at Centennial Park, Iron Cove, Dolls Point and Royal National Park offering 4km to marathon distances and age-group awards.

Event Details The 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb - Mt Hotham event is Day 3 of a multi-day series. It takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026. The start is at Tavare Park in Harrietville, with the finish at Diamantina Hut on Mt Hotham. Course..

A 13.5 km alpine climb at Mystic Hill with about 800 m of ascent, a staggered start separating walkers and runners, no on-course aid so participants carry their own supplies, and finish facilities at Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce.

A multi day trail event across the Grampians Peaks Trail in Gariwerd covering the full 162 km route with 7,700 metres of elevation. Formats include solo, pairs, relays and a four day stage race from November 5 to 8, 2026.

Two days of trail running in Marysville featuring forest tracks, waterfalls and distances from a kids dash up to a 100 km ultra.

Coastal trail event at Bouddi National Park in Killcare offering 21 km, 14 km and a 1 km kids beach run on November 7, 2026.