Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 311 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Australia below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast.
February 2027
A two-day military-style obstacle race at Dragle Farm, Lower Portland offering 5 km to 30 km options, on-site camping, spectator access and a timed Elite category.
A community run along the Barwon River in Belmont with 10 km and 5 km options, finisher medals and fundraising for River's Gift.
Trail races in Belair National Park offer 5 km to 50 km options, scenic historic parkland and significant elevation on the marathon and ultra courses.
Round 7 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Ewen Maddock Dam on 28 February 2027 offers short and long trail distances, professional timing, race photos, on-site refreshments, series points, and a limited edition singlet for series entrants.
Trail runs of 6.5 km, 12 km and 17 km plus kids athletics and an event village set in Lane Cove National Park in Pennant Hills.
A trail running event at Castle Hill on 28 February 2027 with three marked courses of 4.5 km, 9 km and 11.5 km, technical single track, rock scrambles and on course support including electronic timing and first aid.
Trail races from 1 km to marathon on Mount Baw Baw with alpine routes above 1,500 metres, specified cut offs and age limits for each distance.
March 2027
A weekend fitness challenge at Hepburn Park that tests four-person teams across nine physical tasks while raising funds for paediatric equipment via Our Kids.
A multi-distance trail event in North West Tasmania on Feb 28, 2026, featuring coastal and national park terrain with 101 km, 75 km, 50 km and exclusive 25 km options.
A three-day trail running festival in Warburton featuring multiple race distances, night runs, a lilo derby, multiday options, and limited local accommodation.
A trail running event in Burrawan State Forest offering 42.2km, 21.1km, 12km, and 7km courses that pass the landmark Old Bottlebutt tree.
A Perth Trail Series event on Ghost House Trail with colour-coded courses, mandatory 500 ml hydration at check-in, flagged routes and on-course aid stations.
A Backyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one remains, run within a festival-style Ultra Series event.
A not-for-profit trail marathon of about 45 km across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves with profits 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 backyard ultra at Doug Jennings Park on March 13, 2027 where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour until only one runner remains.
A two-day coastal running festival in Inverloch with marathon, half marathon, 14 km, 5 km and a family 2 km plus a finish-line festival at the Glade.
Coastal trail and road event at Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot offering distances from a 2 km kids run to a 30 km course on March 14, 2027.
Alpine trail races of 62 km, 37 km and 22 km around Harrietville and the Razorback with unmarked courses requiring GPX navigation.
Run The Rock takes place on 13th March 2027; registrations are coming soon and an email notification option is available.