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The Trail Running Series

Blackwood, Australia • 31 May 2026

The Trail Running Series 2026

The Trail Running Series is a three-race trail running series held across May to August 2026 at three wilderness venues near Melbourne. The courses run through mountain, forest and coastal tracks and are located within about 90 minutes of the city.

Distances offered at each race:

  • Blackwood: 7.9 km, 15.8 km, 22 km
  • Anglesea: 8 km, 15 km, 28 km, Friendly 4 km
  • Silvan: 7 km, 15 km, 22 km

Event-day offerings include live music, barista coffee, food trucks, free beer and massage services. The Silvan race uses a super-social handicap format. The series is presented as a social trail event with on-site amenities and a mix of short, medium and long course options.

Entries open in March 2026. The races take place on three Sundays: 31 May 2026 at Blackwood, 5 July 2026 at Anglesea and 2 August 2026 at Silvan. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Blackwood

Race information

Website
28 km
28km (anglesea)
22 km
22km (silvan)
22 km
22km (blackwood)
16 km
15.8km (blackwood)
15 km
15km (silvan)
15 km
15km (anglesea)
8 km
7.9km (blackwood)
8 km
8km (anglesea)
7 km
7km (silvan)
4km (friendly)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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