Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027

A team-based endurance event on 19–20 September 2026 in Heathcote and Royal National Park offering 18 km, 48 km or 96 km courses with checkpoints, fundraising requirements, and support for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

Trail running around Mount Elliot near Corryong with 33K, 16K, 9.5K and a kids 3K, featuring significant climbing and technical descents. The 33K and 16K are registered UTMB World Series qualifier events with ITRA.

A community weekend in Warrnambool on 19 to 20 September 2026 offering coastal courses and family activities, with events from 2 km up to a marathon and options including a charity dash and an inclusive 2 km.

A community-run event along the North East Tasmania Rail Trail offering running and cycling options from 2 km to 54 km, with aid stations, safety support, and proceeds funding trail maintenance. Events take place 18 to 20 September 2026.

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entries include a race shirt, finisher medal and live streaming.

Run a scenic 17.6 km loop on Bruny Island's Labilladiere Peninsula, starting and finishing at Jetty Beach. Coastal views, single track and 4WD sections plus nearby camping make it a perfect seaside escape.

Tackle the 17.6 km Labilladiere Peninsula trail run on Bruny Island, a scenic clockwise loop from Jetty Beach with coastal views and single track through native bush. Camp at Jetty Beach, enjoy nearby sea activities and easy ferry access.

Toohey Trail Run at Griffith University Brisbane South offers 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km trail courses through Toohey Forest. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and donates five dollars from each registration to Diabetes Australia.

A trail running event at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands offering 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses, chip timing and finisher medals. Car access and parking are provided and volunteers receive event benefits.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.

A trail running festival on the Great North Walk on 20 September 2026 offering 10K, 30K and 50K races with staged entry periods and fees. The 30K and 50K also act as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

A community trail event in the Macedon Ranges with three routes on the Federation Trail: a 1.5 km junior run, a 7.5 km Romsey to Lancefield course and a 15 km out and back. Finish at Lancefield Hotel with beer and a BBQ.

A trail run near Armidale NSW around Dumaresq Dam and Mt Duval, with five distances from 3 km to 50 km starting near 1000 m above sea level. Longer courses climb up then return to the dam picnic area.

A sold out fundraising walk on 25 September 2026 from the Adelaide CBD to Mt Lofty Summit, about 21 km and 6 to 7 hours. The route includes Operation Flinders activities and finishes with talks and a food platter at Woodhouse Activity Centr..

Run The Maine in Castlemaine, Victoria returns for its 18th edition on 25 September 2026, featuring a point to point half marathon with a steam train start, a 10 km forest loop and a fast 5 km in the botanical gardens.

WTF is Western Australia’s original 100 mile trail ultra, offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options on trails around Dwellingup and the Munda Biddi. The race falls on the King's Birthday long weekend and returns in 2026 after a 2025 hiat..

Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.

The Lamington Classic runs along the Border Track through World Heritage rainforest in Lamington National Park, offering a 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing with specific qualifying, gear and safety requirements.

A multi race event in Wycheproof VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weight carrying mountain races, relays, a half marathon and 5 km looped events with junior and team categories.

A backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct Townsville with 4.2 km laps starting on the hour. Choose a 100 km 24 hour challenge or a 42 km 10 hour night marathon, solo or in teams of two to four.