Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

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.

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.

Nighttime trail running in Penguin on 29 August 2026 with short, medium and long courses. Camping, food, drinks and live music available at Mount Gnomon Farm.

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.

Four trail distances at Cape Pallarenda near Townsville follow technical single track and coastal trails with marked, marshalled courses and on course support. Mandatory safety gear is required for the middle and long distances.

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.

A community running festival on Flinders Island from 4 to 6 September offering trail races from about 3 km to 42 km, Avenza map navigation, team and walker options, and a 4 km untimed recovery run at Trousers Point.

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.

Experience a stunning 30km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena. Traverse the rocky cliffs, beaches, and rainforests of the Royal National Park in this iconic coastal event.