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.
September 2026
A race day in Wycheproof, VIC on 26 September 2026 featuring 1 km weighted climbs, team relays, a free 21 km trail by grant and 5.5 km mountain loops.
Overnight backyard ultra on a 4.2 km loop in Townsville with 24-hour 100 km and 10-hour 42 km options, solo or teams of 2–4, timed each hour.
This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.
A new trail event on 27 September 2026 with 13 km, 7 km and 3 km courses through silver peppermint forest, mountain views and a visit to the historic Ridgeway Dam.
A supported trail event on the Yurrebilla Trail offering 56 km, 28 km and 14 km options through national parks near Adelaide on 27 September 2026.
A 5 km grass cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the Winter Cup Series with team prizes and free entry for WAMC members.
A free self-supported practice along the Rollercoaster course from Kalorama Memorial Reserve with multiple loop distances and paced groups for the 23 km option.
A dusk-to-night 21.1 km run through Sydney’s harbour foreshore, starting at Rozelle Parklands and finishing with a post-race celebration at Tumbalong Park.
A social trail run on the Zig Zag Loop at Mount Dandenong: a 20 km route with 900 m elevation, meeting at Kyeema Memorial for an easy-paced group outing.
October 2026
A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, a half marathon and a multi-race Trail Boss challenge.
A family-focused trail running event in Beechworth with 30 km, 15 km, 5 km and kids' courses, on-course aid stations and a post-run beverage for entrants.
A two-day trail event near Rokeby VIC raising funds for dog rescue with distances from 2 km to 50 km and adaptive categories.
A backyard ultra at Toowoomba Showgrounds where runners complete hourly laps of 6.706 km until only one runner remains; the event coincides with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and offers onsite camping and limited entries.
A 32-hour, 160 km community endurance challenge in Mount Helena with 5 km laps each hour, supporting ROAR Inc school wellbeing programs.
A two-day multi-sport race on the Freycinet Peninsula featuring eight stages of trail running, kayaking, road cycling and mountain biking across 3–4 October 2026.
A coastal running event in Latrobe, Tasmania on 04 October 2026 offering distances from 10 km to 100 km, including a 64 km team relay option.
Trail races on Mt Macedon feature foggy mountain forest trails with multiple distances from 10 km to a 50 km ultra and a central race village.
A 5 km loop in Springwood from St Columba’s College with 3 or 6 hour solo, pair or team options and a mandatory 500 ml water requirement.
Trail races in Sydney through bushland and sandstone country with STM 42 and STM 21 held over the long weekend on October 4–5.