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.
July 2027
A three-day outback trail festival with looped races from about 1.3 km to 56.5 km, camping, aid stations and two three-race series named KANGA and DINGO.
Trail running weekend at Mt Remarkable National Park with 50 km, 30 km and 15 km races plus a new two-person 50 km relay in 2027.
A multi-distance running festival at Broken Hill Racecourse featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a free 2 km kids dash, with aid stations and on-site first aid.
Trail-running festival at Rainbow Beach on 31 July 2027 with marathon, half marathon and 11 km routes through sand cliffs, forests, dunes and beaches.
August 2027
Weekend obstacle race festival at Werribee Racecourse featuring Australia’s first 5 km Twilight Race and the Super 10 km National Series finale.
Multi-distance trail event in Bindarri National Park featuring forest roads, singletrack and waterfall highlights, with aid stations, mandatory gear checks and a cup free policy.
A multi-distance trail running event in Dunkeld featuring GPS-measured courses on Grampians Peaks Trail sections, varied terrain and significant elevation gains across several summit routes.
A multi-race event on August 7, 2027 featuring uphill and downhill running formats plus a range of races from 1800 m to longer pyramid races.
Trail running event in the Murraylands starting inside Monarto Safari Park and finishing at Murray Bridge, with multiple distances from 5 km up to a long course listed as 54 km or 56 km.
An hourly lap endurance run at Oxley Creek Common featuring 6.706 km laps with 69 m ascent per circuit and on-course aid support.
Experience a 64 km solo or relay trail race from Kuranda to Port Douglas through World Heritage rainforests and scenic national parks.
Test your endurance in the Queensland high country with a technical 5km trail lap every hour until only one runner remains standing.
Nighttime trail running event at Mount Gnomon Farm near Penguin offering short, medium and long course options, camping, food, and live music.
A coastal trail running event in Port Lincoln, South Australia offering 100K, 60K, 22K and 5K races on 28 August 2027.
September 2027
A community running festival at Coffs Harbour Showground offering marathon to kids 1 km events, organised by the Rotary Club with funds returned to local charities.
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.
November 2027
A multi-distance running event on the Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland on 13 November 2027, featuring distances from 2 km to 100 km and reusable BibSnaps.