Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 304 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.
August 2027
Annual Falls Creek cross country ski event featuring the Worldloppet 42 km race plus 21 km and 7 km options, attracting over 1000 skiers on groomed alpine trails.
A multi‑day mountain bike and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park featuring varied course distances, coloured waymarking, 3D course previews and on-course nutrition stations.
Nighttime trail races at Mount Gnomon Farm offering short, medium and long distances, camping on site, facilities and age-specific entry rules.
A coastal trail running event in Port Lincoln, South Australia offering 100K, 60K, 22K, and 5K races on 28 August 2027.
Trail runs of 6 km, 12 km and 18 km through Finch Hatton Gorge rainforest with waterfalls, one on‑course water station and mandatory safety gear.
A multi-distance trail event at Cape Pallarenda with routes across Mt Marlow, technical single track and coastal views, offering 5km, 12km, 21km and 42km options.
September 2027
A multi-day trail running event in the Blue Mountains featuring a 17 km cliff-top course and a 42 km marathon through canyon trails and sandstone ridgelines.
A backyard ultramarathon at Boyne Valley where runners complete repeating 6.71 km laps each hour until only one finisher remains, with on-site camping and prize packs.
A Backyard Ultra in Shepparton with a mostly paved loop, short gravel sections, mandatory head torch, and strict no-aid rules; registration opens January 1, 2027.
Timed loop event in Adelaide where runners complete 5.3 km, 369 m-vertical laps across 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour formats to reach seven summit milestones.
A multi-distance community running festival at Coffs Harbour that raises funds for local charities and involves many volunteer organisations.
A multi-distance trail running festival in the Whitsundays featuring 58 km, 28 km, 11 km and beach run events that finish on the Airlie Beach foreshore.
Trail running in Collie, Western Australia with solo 100km, solo 50km and an 80km relay on the Wiilman Bilya Trail. Fully supported, marked courses with mandatory safety gear and multiple aid stations.
A multi-format ultramarathon in Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road featuring 100 km and 50 km courses, relay options, seven checkpoints and guided training runs.
A two-day stage race across Port Stephens coastal trails and beaches, featuring multi-day distances from 12 km to 57 km and single-day entry options.
A historic trail run in Lamington National Park featuring a 21.3 km crossing and a 42.195 km double crossing along the Border Track.
A multi-day timed ultramarathon festival at Thorndon Park offering 6 day, 72 hr and 48 hr events with on-course aid, daily meals and limited equipment hire.
October 2027
An eight-stage, two-day multi-sport course at Freycinet Peninsula combining trail runs, sea kayaking, road time trial and mountain bike stages with solo, team and junior options.
Trail race weekend in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with 100 km, 50 km and 21 km courses, QCCC Mapleton base, drop bag service, mandatory safety gear and finishers rewards.
A community fun run in Kings Park offering 5 km to 15 km options, a 15 km relay, and a pancake breakfast included with entry.