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.
September 2026
Trail and ultra races around Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas near Orange NSW, with forest and pasture courses climbing to nearly 1400 metres.
Trail runs along the Border Track in World Heritage Lamington National Park, offering 21.3 km one-way and a 42.195 km double crossing with mandatory gear and safety rules.
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.
Riverway Insomnia is a backyard ultra at Riverway Precinct, Townsville. Runners choose distance in the 100 km 24 hour or 42 km 10 hour formats, solo or in teams of 2 to 4.
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.
Ridgy-Didge is a new trail running event near Ridgeway offering 13 km, 7 km and 3 km courses through silver peppermint forest with an event hub for families.
5 km cross country at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, Race 3 of the UWAAC and WAMC Winter Cup Series; member entry is free.
A free self-supported practice of the Rollercoaster Trail at Kalorama with 8 km, 12 km, approx 17 km and 23 km loop options plus guided pace groups.
October 2026
A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids race, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon plus a multi-race Trail Boss challenge.
A trail running event in Beechworth on 3 October 2026 offering 30km, 15km, 5km and a 2.5km kids run, mapped on AllTrails, with aid stations and free finish beer for adult finishers of the 15km and 30km distances.
Trail running and walking at Rokeby Recreation Reserve supporting Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue, with distances from 2 km to 50 km, dog friendly and adaptive categories available.
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.
Multi-distance running event on October 4 2026 along Tasmania's North West Coast from Latrobe to Ulverstone on the Coastal Pathway.
Trail races at Mt Macedon on 4 October 2026 offering 10k, 21k, 30k, 42k and 50k across mountain trails with varied ascents and descents.
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 running near Sydney through bushland and sandstone escarpments with two race options, event amenities, and free race photos.
Monthly handicap runs at Weston Park with 6 km and 3 km Jogalong options and a 2 km Mini Jog for children, with member and non-member fees.