Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 302 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.
May 2027
A backyard ultra in Yarra Bend National Park where runners complete 6.71 km loops on the hour, every hour, until only one remains; entries are open for May 1, 2027.
Multiple trail distances along coastal and beach terrain at Wilsons Promontory, including long ultramarathon options and a kids trail.
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.
A trail race on Hamilton Island featuring a 24 km main event, team relays and three junior distances across varied uphill and downhill terrain.
Trail running at Lake Daylesford on 8 May 2027 with new loop courses of 21km, 12km and 5km starting and finishing at the lake.
Ten year trail event in the Margaret River region on 8 to 9 May 2027 offering an 80 km ultra, 42 km marathon, team relay and a 2 km kids race; entries by ballot.
A two-day team relay near Princetown with alternating 6, 9 and 12 km trail legs, a night shift, and team-based prizes for four-person teams.
A mountain running event in Wandiligong, Victoria offering four trail distances up to 26.3 km across steep technical terrain. Courses include major ridge ascents and aid stations, with all profits donated to Wandiligong Primary School.
A 5 km and 12 km off-road trail run in Finch Hatton featuring riverside single track, farm trails and rainforest sections with limited on-course aid and mandatory gear.
A community 5 km walk and 5 km run around Cohuna Garden Park and Gunbower Forest supporting breast and ovarian cancer research; dogs on leash welcome.
Community fun run and walk at Drouin Golf & Country Club with 4 km and 8 km options, kid activities, food stalls, and accessible facilities.
A community walk and run through the flat, scenic Eynesbury Forest loop with a 6 km walk and 6 km run, on-site facilities, and a fundraising BBQ.
A community 6.2 km walk and run around Lysterfield Lake with a pram and wheelchair friendly gravel loop; registrations are closed and the event is sold out.
A community fun run and walk in Mansfield on a gently sloping gravel rail trail, offering 3 km, 6 km and 12 km options with on-course water and accessible facilities.
A fundraising fun run and walk at Moonah Links with 15 km, 7 km and 2.5 km options along a partly hilly golf course; registrations are closed.
A community fun run and walk at Berry's Beach on Phillip Island featuring coastal views, options for 5 km or 2.5 km routes, and no official timing.
Community run and walk along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail with 5 km and 9 km courses finishing at Glengarry, accessibility features, on-site amenities, and courtesy buses.
A community walk and run through Karlkurla Bushland Park with 5 km and 10 km options, park facilities, accessible parking and leash-only dogs allowed; registrations closed.
A community walk and run at Point Samson with 5 km cross country and 3.5 km sealed road routes, an event village, vendors and family-friendly activities.