Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 310 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.
March 2027
A community 5 km trail run in Falls Creek with 151 m of climbing, alpine singletrack and MTB trails, age-based categories and a 181 runner cap.
A 24-hour team trail event at Redlands Track Park offering 14 km loops with team, ultra, individual and junior options plus camping and on-site facilities.
Trail running at Wild Horse Mountain on Easter Sunday 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10 km and a kids fun run across mixed forest and dirt terrain.
Multi-day ultramarathon on WA's Bibbulmun Track from Northcliffe to Albany with 348.41 km and 178.36 km options, limited fields, aid stations and mandatory gear requirements.
April 2027
Trail running through World Heritage-listed Washpool and Gibraltar Range parks with 50 km, 25 km and 9 km courses from Mulligans Campground.
Experience the ultimate off-road festival in Dunsborough featuring championship triathlons, trail marathons, and kids races along the stunning Western Australian coastline.
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.
Alpine Challenge in Falls Creek, Victoria on 3 to 4 April 2027 features mountain trail races from 1 km to 160 km with route maps, GPX files and rescue support.
A backyard ultra on a 3000-acre cattle property near Wallumbilla: repeat 6.71 km loops every hour until only one runner completes a final loop.
A scenic run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5.5 km run or walk and a 1.2 km kids dash with medals for finishers.
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.
A trail running event at Bobbin Head in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park offering 12 km, 22 km and 45 km courses plus a Triple Trail Challenge. Routes run mainly on single track with waterside, rainforest and creek crossings.
Trail races at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park feature creek crossings, undulating trails and a prominent hill. Distances include 6 km, 12 km and 21 km on marked and marshalled courses with timing and on-course support.
Trail races along the Wimmera River from Dimboola to Lochiel offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids event. The festival features finisher medals, drink stations and local volunteer support.
A 45 km trail event around Mt Solitary in Wentworth Falls, featuring 2515 m climb, technical terrain, aid stations, and a limited early-start option for experienced self-sufficient runners.
A backyard trail ultra at Hold It Flats with 6.7 km hourly laps and choices of 1, 12 or 24 laps, team entries, camping and prize money for solo 24 hour finishers.
Mackay’s first Backyard Ultra opens the 2027 off the beaten track Trail Run series with a new format, a new location, and multiple trail event options.
Ikara Ultra is a multi day trail running event in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. It offers courses from 50 km up to 100 mile across outback trails in Ikara, the Aboriginal meeting place.
A multi day trail running and hiking festival in Queenstown, Lutruwita / Tasmania with mountain skyruns up to 50 km and shorter runs including a 5 km Lynchford Express that runs with a heritage steam train.
May 2027
A backyard ultra in Yarra Bend National Park where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour until one remains, part of the Ultra Series Backyard lineup.