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Name: Trailsplus - WildBoar Trail Run
Start: 2026-06-14
End: 2026-06-14
Location: Balliang

Balliang, Australia • 14 Jun 2026

WildBoar Trail Run

WildBoar Trail Run is a mountain trail running event set in Brisbane Ranges National Park and based at Boar Gully Campground, Balliang VIC 3340. The event offers four course distances and uses single track and native bushland terrain with climbs and varied trail surfaces. The start and finish location is noted as yet to be confirmed.

Distances offered

10 km
21 km
42 km
50 km

Entry fees are tiered by distance and registration window. For example, 10 km entries range from $55 to $85 and 50 km entries range from $85 to $135. All prices include GST and additional Humanitix booking fees are added at checkout. On-site entries are available on race day but include an extra administration fee.

Course materials include downloadable GPX and CRS files for each distance. Final course maps are to be confirmed in advance of the event.

The organiser donates $1 per participant to Canteen, the Australian organisation for young people living with cancer. In 2025 there were 168 competitors and Trailsplus made a $230 donation after rounding up online contributions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Balliang

Race information

Website

50 km

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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