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.
November 2026
A multi-day trail running festival at Mount Avoca Winery with multiple race distances, on-site camping and a night Wine Mile Time Trial amid vineyards and forest trails.
A community focused trail running festival at Stromlo Forest Park with marathon to kids 2.5 km options over 14–15 November 2026.
A Backyard Ultra at Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground: repeated 6.7 km loops until one runner remains, with onsite camping and a $195 entry fee.
A run swim run event at Leighton Beach on 14 November 2026 offering solo or team aquathlon, run only and swim only options across multiple distances and age categories.
A community run and walk at Eltham Leisure Centre offering 5 km and 10 km options, supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation with onsite food, first aid, and family-friendly arrangements.
A riverside event in Hopwood Gardens, Echuca on 15 November 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and kids' dashes, with online-only entries and a paddle steamer race element.
A permanent outdoor obstacle course in Baldivis offering family, kids and adult events with multiple course distances and year-round private bookings.
A 240 km invitational ultramarathon from Twofold Bay to Charlotte Pass, run over up to 46 hours and guided by an application and qualifying process.
A coastal Spartan Race weekend in Lakes Entrance on Nov 21–22, 2026 featuring sprint, super, beast, ultra and a kids race with multiple obstacles and event passes.
Night trail run from Narrowneck Lookout offering 14 km and 24.7 km out and back courses with mandatory gear and aid station support.
Round 4 of the SEQ Trail Running Series at Bayview on 22 November 2026 with 7.4 km and 10.8 km trail options, race services, and series points.
The first race of ATR's 6th Summer Series, held in Cleland North near Maryvale Road in Athelstone on 22 November 2026; individual and series registration available.
Urban orienteering in Geelong on 22 November 2026, with six mapped courses through waterfront, laneways and parks for a range of abilities.
A four-day trail stage race around Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula featuring coastal, alpine, rainforest and clifftop stages with two course options.
An alpine UTMB World Series trail event in the Snowy Mountains offering four races from 32 km to 161 km with substantial elevation and varied mountain terrain.
A foam-filled 5K obstacle course in Scoresby with 25+ obstacles, foam zones, food and drink vendors, a kids fun zone and on-site amenities.
A dusk to dawn time-based ultra on an AIMS-certified 2.56464 km riverside loop near Glenelg with a single aid station, rotating course direction every three hours, chip timing and complimentary finisher medals.
Obstacle course at Wildwood Rock Enduro with 10km Elite, 10km and 5km options, team entries, finisher items, water and parking.
An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.
A lap-based trail running festival at Ewen Maddock Dam offering 24hr, 10hr, 5hr and 5km formats on a scenic 5.0 km lap with team, family and solo categories.