Trail Running Calendar Australia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Australia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 302 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.
February 2027
A two-distance trail event at Ewen Maddock Dam offering professionally timed results, race photos, on-site refreshments, a charity BBQ, series points and a limited edition singlet.
A community trail running event in Pennant Hills offering 17 km, 12 km, 6.5 km and kids races, cupless aid stations, event village, and optional fundraising for Gotcha4Life.
A trail running event at Castle Hill on 28 February 2027 with three marked courses of 4.5 km, 9 km and 11.5 km, technical single track, rock scrambles and on course support including electronic timing and first aid.
Trail races from 1 km to marathon on Mount Baw Baw with alpine routes above 1,500 metres, specified cut offs and age limits for each distance.
Guided trail training on the steep Perry's to Fortress Ridge sections of the UTA course with licensed trainers, pace groups, and optional shorter routes.
March 2027
A multi-event fitness competition at Hepburn Park on 5–6 March 2027 that raises funds for paediatric equipment at Lismore Base Hospital.
A multi-distance coastal trail event in North West Tasmania starting at The Nut and finishing at Wynyard, featuring routes through Rocky Cape National Park and around Table Cape.
A three day trail running festival in Warburton offering races from 3 km novelty events to a 50 km ultra plus multiday packages and festival extras.
A Port Macquarie trail event on 7 March 2027 offering 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 12 km, and 7 km with on course support and finisher medals.
A colour-coded trail event at Yanchep National Park with marked courses of 5.6 km, 11.5 km and 16.5 km and age-based entry rules.
A Backyard Ultra at Herdsman Lake where runners complete a 6.71 km loop every hour until one remains, held Friday March 12, 2027.
A long-distance trail marathon of about 45 km across the Blue Mountains, run as a not-for-profit with aid stations staffed by the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.
Coastal trail event on the Sapphire Coast with 30km, 18km and 6km courses finishing at the Tathra Hotel on 13 March 2027.
A backyard ultra at Doug Jennings Park where runners tackle repeated 6.7 km laps each hour on mixed terrain until only one remains; entries capped at 300.
A two-day coastal running weekend in Inverloch offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 14 km, 5 km and Family 2 km with finish-line festivities at Inverloch Glade.
Coastal trail and road event at Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot offering distances from a 2 km kids run to a 30 km course on March 14, 2027.
Three alpine trail races from Harrietville with 22 km, 37 km and 62 km options, substantial elevation gain, unmarked sections and required GPX navigation.
A multi-distance run at Hanging Rock on 13 March 2027 with an Event Village and an optional guided summit walk supporting Hanging Rock conservation.
A backyard ultra at Loveday Adventure Park on 13 March 2027 featuring a 6.71 km mixed-terrain loop and a waitlist with 24 hour access to 100 Founders tickets.
A multihour backyard ultra in Echuca with a riverfront out and back loop, a village area with tents, and an aid station supported by Tailwind Nutrition Australia.