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.
October 2026
A 52 km ultramarathon through the World Heritage Wet Tropics at Paluma with two manned aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.
Point-to-point trail event on the Heysen Trail from Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor offering distances from 2 km to 115 km and weekend multi-day options.
An 80 km coastal ultra on 24 October 2026 from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach with solo and relay options, most places already booked.
A multi-format running event at Oxley Creek Common in late October 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events plus 5 km, 4 km and 3 km Drop elimination races. The Drop uses timed laps with runners eliminated each round.
Edition 3 of Wild Gravel on 24 October 2026 in WA's Great Southern Region offers cycling, running, walking and a new Untamed off-road category across many distances.
A two-day triathlon weekend at Pottsville Beach with multiple race distances, national sprint championships and first timers waves on 24 and 25 October 2026.
Trail races of 6 km, 10 km and 20 km through World Heritage rainforest at Paluma Village, on technical wet trails with creek crossings and on-course support. Mandatory gear applies for the 10 km and 20 km distances.
A community-run event on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield offering 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and a 2km junior dash. The course is out and back on a smooth, largely flat trail and supports Cancer Council and local health projects.
Round 2 of the SEQ Trail Running Series in Pomona on 25 October 2026, offering 7.3 km and 13.5 km trail courses with timed results and series points.
An hourly last person standing endurance race in Pyalong where athletes repeat a 4.2 km loop with 300 m climb until one person remains, with cash prizes and livestream.
The opening stage of the Bright Alpine Climb, this 10.5 km trail run ascends 1345 meters up Mount Buffalo via The Big Walk. Starting from Porepunkah, it finishes at the historic Buffalo Chalet with shuttle services provided. A mandatory gear list app..
An elimination-format run at the Gold Coast Cycle Centre on October 31, 2026, with variable distances from about 10.5 km up to 50 km, a separate junior race of 2–5 km, on-site hydration, food, music and family activities.
A multi-distance trail event in the backyard of Blue Mountains Fitness offering 5 km to 50 km options plus a Last One Standing hourly 5 km format. The course is well marked, water is available at checkpoints, and entries are limited to 200.
A multi-distance festival in Portland featuring coastal trail ultras, road marathon, half, quarter and relay races across the Great South West.
Trail races from Cascade Brewery Bar into the foothills of Kunanyi with 17 km, 11 km and 4 km options; the final 2026 Series event is on Halloween.
Trail running on October 31, 2026 with two courses: a scenic 6 km from Hopetoun Park and a 19 km route from Stanwell Park, both finishing at Hopetoun Park.
November 2026
A 12.0 km ascent from Tavare Park to Mt Feathertop with 1650 m vertical climb, staggered self-selected starts, no on-course aid and potential route shortening to Federation Hut in bad weather.
A riverside running festival in Murray Bridge on November 1, 2026 featuring a Halloween 5 km fun run, a 10 km course, and a 21.1 km half marathon along the Murray River.
A four-event Sydney running series at Centennial Park, Iron Cove, Dolls Point and Royal National Park offering 4km to marathon distances and age-group awards.