South Geelong
Trail Running Calendar near South Geelong 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near South Geelong for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park Belmont on August 23, 2026 run as a handicap event with invitational and on-day entries.
Run the Bellarine Rail Trail on Sunday 23 August 2026 with 17 km and 34 km options; entries capped at 300 and fees increase in mid-August.
An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on 30 August 2026 with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park, sponsored by Torquay Sports Medicine Centre.
September 2026
A 5 km handicap race at Peter McCann Memorial Gardens in Fyansford on September 6, 2026, sponsored by Good.All Protein.
Sealed 4 km and 3 km time trials at John Landy Athletic Field combine to select 20 runners for a 2 km handicap final, followed by season awards and a short AGM.
November 2026
An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.
December 2026
A neon lit twilight trail run along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis to Torquay offering multiple distances and fundraising for the SAFV Centre.
A 10 km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Held early each summer, it is the club's main fundraiser and typically attracts about 1,000 runners.
A New Years Eve trail run in the You Yangs with distances from 5 km to 50 km and a 6 hour option, offering a headtorch 5 km loop and views of fireworks across Melbourne to Geelong and the Ballerine Peninsula.
February 2027
A family organised coastal trail event on the Bellarine Peninsula offering a half marathon, a 10.5 km and a 4 km community run, with medals for all finishers and a focus on exercise and children's mental health.
June 2027
Coastal trail running from Torquay to Fairhaven on 26 June 2027, with marathon, team marathon, half marathon and an 8 km Urquhart’s Bluff Blast plus coastal views.