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.
August 2026
Half marathon and 5 km races at Barwon Valley Park Belmont on August 23, 2026 run as a handicap event with invitational and on-day entries.
Run the Bellarine Rail Trail on Sunday 23 August 2026 with 17 km and 34 km options; entries capped at 300 and fees increase in mid-August.
Trail running at Coopernook State Forest offering four distances, age-based entry rules, mandatory gear checks, camper parking and finishers' medals.
A multi day trail event from Canberra to the South Coast across nine stages with trail, fire roads and single track, organised by volunteer runners.
Experience the coastal splendor of Port Lincoln in South Australia with a range of trail distances. Choose from various distances including a premier hundred kilometer ultra through breathtaking seaside scenery.
Trail running in the Grampians on 29 - 30 August 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids loop up to a 50 km Mount Rosea qualifier.
Looped 6.7 km backyard ultra at Neilsons Beach with 6, 12 or 18 hour options, gravel trails in Barolin Reserve and required headlamps for night running.
A trail running event in the Gold Coast Hinterland with three distances (50 km, 28 km, 7 km) across Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, including race-day services and finishers items.
A nighttime trail run at Mount Gnomon Farm in Penguin offering short, medium and long courses with camping, food and live music.
Soul Runners Trail Blaze is a family friendly trail run at Wungong Regional Park on 29 August 2026. Runners can choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km routes across valley and hill terrain with a 3.5 hour cut off.
A community running festival at Coffs Harbour Showground with marathon to kids 1 km races, charity support, bamboo finishers' medals and on-course aid stations.
Four trail distances from 5 km to 42 km at Cape Pallarenda, featuring Mt Marlow, technical single track and coastal views. Race HQ is at Freemason’s Park with marked courses, aid stations, timing and support services.
Finale of a five event trail series near Pinnacle QLD with 6 km, 14 km and 24 km routes, a UTMB Index 24 km and prize money over $700.
An 8 km handicap race at Ocean Grove Riverside on 30 August 2026 with start and finish at the Ocean Grove Golf Club car park, sponsored by Torquay Sports Medicine Centre.
September 2026
A weekend of trail running on Flinders Island from 4 to 6 September 2026 featuring glow, marathon, 25 km, 11 km and a 4 km recovery run.
Timed loop ultramarathon at Perry's Paddock near Perth offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour events, with an annual dawn service and discounted entry for past and present service personnel.
A 30 km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park on 5 September 2026. The route follows coastal tracks with rocky sections, beaches, cliffs, bushland and rainforest.
Two-day mountain bike and trail running event at Hidden Vale Adventure Park on 5 and 6 September 2026 with multiple distances on 80+ km of purpose-built trails.
A social group run on 5 September 2026 from Manly to Spit Bridge and back, with 20 km and 10 km options and on course support.
Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.