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.
March 2027
A two-day fitness event at Hepburn Park Lismore on 5–6 March 2027 featuring team and individual challenges that raise funds for paediatric equipment at Lismore Base Hospital.
A coastal multi-distance adventure in North West Tasmania on February 28, 2026. Events range from 25 km to 101 km with team options and a final 25 km leg that crosses private land and coastal landscapes.
A three day trail running festival in Warburton, Victoria with races from 4.5 km to 50 km, multiday options, a night run, a lilo derby and on-site camp accommodation.
Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in Port Macquarie on 7 March 2027 offers trail race options of 42 km, 21 km, 12 km and 7 km.
A Backyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop on the hour every hour until only one remains; the format records any timed out or withdrawn runner as a DNF and equates 24 hours to 100 miles.
A 45 km trail marathon across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves, held since 1984 with proceeds supporting the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.
A multi-distance coastal trail weekend in Tathra on the Sapphire Coast with beach sections, forest singletrack, cupless aid stations and compulsory equipment checks.
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 weekend of coastal races in Inverloch, Victoria featuring marathon, half marathon, 14 km, 5 km and family runs with a finish-line festival.
Alpine trail races of 62 km, 37 km and 22 km around Harrietville and the Razorback with unmarked courses requiring GPX navigation.
Trail and road races at Hanging Rock, Victoria offering 22K, 13.5K, 5K and a 2K kids dash plus an event village and guided summit walk.
A multi-distance running event on March 14 2027 in North East Victoria, featuring Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km primary school race along the Ovens River and Yarrawonga Road trail. Proceeds support local community groups.
Round 8 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Daisy Hill on 14 March 2027 offers short and long off-road courses, professional timing, event photos, a charity BBQ and a season singlet included with full series entry.
Coastal running event on the Fleurieu Peninsula offering distances from a 2 km kids race to a 30 km route, with all courses based at Port Elliot Caravan Park.
A multi-distance sky and trail running festival in Bright and Mount Buffalo, featuring races from 100 km to a 2 km junior run, held 19 to 21 March 2027.
Multi-day trail and mountain running festival in Nipaluna / Hobart with races from kids runs to a new 80 km Ultra and national championship events.
Obstacle course weekend at Glenworth Valley with Sprint, Super and Beast races plus Trifecta options; Beast is the first leg of the 2027 Spartan Australia National Series.
Trail races from 15 km to 100 km across the Noosa Trail Network and five national parks with staffed checkpoints, aid stations and mandatory gear for ultra distances.
Trail runs at Brimbank Park offer distances from 2 km to 50 km with downloadable maps and GPX files. Fees include GST and may incur booking or on day admin charges. The event includes a team challenge and supports Canteen.
Trail races from Fairmont Resort in Wentworth Falls with 11 km and 16 km routes, marked single trails, aid stations, and a mandatory 500 ml water requirement.