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
Team relay trail event at Redlands Track Park over Easter weekend with 14 km loops, team and individual distances, 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.
Two day XTERRA festival in Dunsborough, Australia featuring off road triathlons, trail runs and youth races with regional titles and World Championship qualification.
Trail running festival at Hassans Walls near Lithgow with races from 1.6 km to 50 km across ridges and scenic lookout views.
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.
Run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion on April 4, 2027, with distances from a 1.2 km kids dash to a half marathon and medals for all finishers.
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 community 5 km trail run in Falls Creek on 27 April 2027 featuring 151 m of climbing, a varied mountain course around Slalom Plaza, age-group categories from 10 and under to 50 plus, and medals and chocolates at the finish.
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
An Ultra Series backyard event in Melbourne where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop on the hour until only one participant remains.
Trail running festival in Wilsons Promontory on 1 and 2 May 2027 with races from 1.6 km to 100 km across coastal trails and beach crossings.
A trail event on Hamilton Island featuring a rugged roughly 24 km course, team relay options and three junior race distances over fire trails and walking tracks.
Trail races in the Margaret River region on 8 to 9 May 2027, including an 80 km ultra with relay teams, a 42 km marathon and a 2 km kids race along coastal and forest trails.