Australia
Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 317 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 at Victoria Park, Adelaide, where runners complete 6.71 km loops every hour until one runner remains.
Multi-distance trail running festival on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs, held each May with races from 5 km to 231 km and qualifying requirements for ultramarathons.
A weekend triathlon festival on Minjerribah with swim, bike and run events across multiple distances for juniors, adults and para athletes.
A last-one-standing Backyard Ultra on a 1600-acre cattle property near Nanango, where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains.
A two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Ivory's Rock with Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra distances, on-site accommodation options and a lake crossing among the obstacles.
A multi-distance running and walking festival along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road with road and trail events plus glamping and festival activities.
A trail race on Magnetic Island on 22 May 2027 featuring technical single track and coastal views. Choose from 7 km, 12 km or 21 km courses that finish at the Arcadia Village Hotel with marshals, aid stations and timing.
The Tax Centre Great Train Race in Devonport, Tasmania stages a runner versus machine themed event with multiple distances including a 7 km race, shorter adult options and dedicated kids races while linking with the Don River Railway.
A roughly 5 km urban trail run along Four Mile Beach to Rex Smeal Park as part of the 2027 Port Douglas Carnival, includes a tailor-made medal and welcomes dogs on leash.
Experience a scenic cross country challenge through Griffith University Logan and Riverdale Park with 10km, 5km, and 2km colour run options for all abilities.
Trail running event in Port Macquarie offering 21.1 km, 14 km, 7 km and 4 km races with options to run or walk solo or with a dog.
Coastal running event in Bargara on May 30, 2027 with marathon, half, 16 km trail, 8 km and junior dashes along the Turtle Trail and Mon Repos.
June 2027
Simpson Desert Ultra is a multi-distance running event in Birdsville from 4 to 6 June 2027, offering races from 25K up to 160K. Event information covers course details, gear requirements, aid stations and travel logistics.
Trail running event at Youngs Farm, Yolla with 5 km, 12 km and 18.5 km options, age-based entry rules and listed entry fees.
A donation-based Backyard Ultra at Coffs Harbour Showground where runners repeat a 6.706 km yard each hour until only one runner remains, with on-site facilities and cash prizes.
A point-to-point trail ultra along the Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia, offering 100-mile and 50-mile distances and hosting the 2027 Australian 100 Mile Trail Championships.
Trail race in Forrest with 21 km, 10 km, 6 km and Kids 6 km options, mapped routes around Lake Elizabeth and the Barwon River.
A flat, coastal running and walking event on the Mornington Peninsula with multiple distances, timing chips, finisher medals and on-course aid stations.
Kununurra Half Marathon on Sunday 13 June 2027 offers a solo 21.1 km race plus relay options for teams of two or four.