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!
March 2027
A not-for-profit trail marathon along the full 45 km Six Foot Track from near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves, with proceeds donated to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.
Trail Run Australia Tathra on 13 March 2027 offers four coastal trail distances from a 2.5 km family beach run to a 29.9 km coastal course with varied terrain.
A multi-day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Glenworth Valley, NSW featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, a Hurricane Heat and Trifecta weekend passes.
Obstacle-course mud run on the Macquarie River in Dubbo with a 10 km lap, 20+ obstacles, finisher medals and post-race drinks for participants.
Two marked Blue Mountains trail courses from the Fairmont Resort offering 11 km and 16 km routes with aid stations, mandatory 500 mL water rule and a 2 hour cut off at Valley of the Waters.
Trail run and walk on Gaanha Bula Mount Canobolas near Orange, 11 km with 520 m climb across three peaks on Sunday 21 March 2027.
A lap-based trail race from Oxley Scenic Lookout to Flagstaff Peak in Tamworth with distances from 10 km to a restricted-entry 60 km.
Guided night training on UTA route sections in Katoomba with multiple distance options, three pace groups, mandatory UTA50 gear and a required minimum age of 16.
April 2027
A multi-distance trail running festival on the Hassans Walls ridge lines in the Blue Mountains with courses from a kids race up to 50 km and significant mountain terrain.
Trail running at Ararat Reserve Frenchs Forest with 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses, marked trails, timing, medals and an event village with food stalls.
Trail running event at Bobbin Head in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park offering 12 km, 22 km, 45 km and a Triple Trail Challenge on predominantly single track terrain.
Guided Blue Mountains training run on UTA routes with 20 km, 34 km and 43 km options, pace groups, mandatory race gear and water drops for 5 to 7 hours on course.
A 45 km, +2515 m trail ultra in the Blue Mountains featuring steep technical sections, creek crossings and remote single track around Mt Solitary near Wentworth Falls.
An open-ended backyard ultra at St Ives Showground where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one runner remains; entry is limited to 750.
Guided Blue Mountains long run on Ultra Trail Australia routes offering 20 km, 34 km and 45+ km options with three pace groups, licensed guides and a 20 km bail out.
May 2027
Guided UTA training on Katoomba trails covering the UTA11 route and up to 24 km, with licensed trainers, multiple pace groups and mandatory race day gear required.
Community run and walk at Deniliquin Showgrounds with 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids event on mixed terrain and an event village shared with local markets.
A multi-distance trail running festival in Katoomba, NSW, set in the Blue Mountains with races from 1 km to 161.1 km and Indigenous welcome elements.
Trail running event in Port Macquarie offering 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km and 4 km races with options to run or walk solo or with a dog.
Trail running event at the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus on 23 May 2027 offering races from 3 km up to a Half Marathon in a family friendly setting.