New South Wales
Trail Running Calendar New South Wales 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New South Wales for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 70 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New South Wales below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A point-to-point 30km trail run from Otford to Bundeena through the Royal National Park featuring rocky, sandy and cliff-top coastal terrain.
Coastal running festival in Nelson Bay offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and 2 km fun run with waterfront views and a pin free bib initiative.
December 2026
An obstacle course fun run on December 5, 2026 in Horsley Park featuring 25+ obstacles, foam, a kids zone and festival area with vendors and a beer garden.
A three-hour inclusive loop challenge at Knapsack Reserve featuring repeated 1.3 km out-and-back circuits with views over the Penrith Valley and Sydney.
A single-lap 21 km trail at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring mixed single track and fire trail, mandatory gear rules, a 4-hour cutoff, and limited fields of 450 runners per day.
A 12 hour trail event on a measured 5.275 km loop at Jamieson Park, Narrabeen, in its 19th year, requiring headlamps and offering male, female and age-group divisions.
A social, non-competitive group run from Manly to the Spit Bridge and back with 20 km and 10 km options, a marked course, aid station at the turnaround, and post-run coffee.
January 2027
An eight-day community sports program in Thredbo Alpine Village featuring running races, relays and other recreational events from 9 to 16 January 2027.
Trail running at Kowen Forest from Wamboin Community Hall on the third Sunday in January 2027. Choose a 21.1 km half marathon with 680 m climb or a 12 km single track course; mandatory safety gear and a 4.5 hour cut off apply.
An inflatable obstacle event at Glenworth Valley featuring 25 obstacles, foam zones using 2.5 million cubic feet, onsite amenities and included participant kit.
Guided stair-focused training on UTA courses around Katoomba with multiple distances, pace groups, experienced trainers, and UTA22 mandatory gear required.
February 2027
A coastal trail running festival in New South Wales offering 5k to 42k distances, team relay options, marked courses, aid stations, timing and finisher medals on 7 February 2027.
Trail event at Wentworth Falls with 21 km and 10 km options, marked firetrail routes, river crossing, and mandatory carried water.
A multi-distance trail running festival at Lake Crackenback Resort offering alpine courses from 5 km to a 51.6 km ultra with aid stations, compulsory equipment and support services.
A guided UTA22 course training run in the Blue Mountains offering 18 to 28 km, multiple pace groups, licensed guides and a planned water drop for race preparation.
A military-inspired obstacle challenge at Dargle Farm, Lower Portland with multiple course lengths from 5 km to a 30 km challenge, festival amenities and finisher rewards.
Trail running event in Pennant Hills Park on February 28 2027 with multiple distances, family activities, cupless aid stations, and fundraising for Gotcha4Life.
Guided trail training on the steep Perry's to Fortress Ridge sections of the UTA course with licensed trainers, pace groups, and optional shorter routes.
March 2027
A multi-event fitness competition at Hepburn Park on 5–6 March 2027 that raises funds for paediatric equipment at Lismore Base Hospital.
A Port Macquarie trail event on 7 March 2027 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 12 km, and 7 km with on course support and finisher medals.