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.
March 2027
Point-to-point multi-distance trail event on WA’s Bibbulmun Track from Northcliffe to Albany with 347km and 173km options, aid stations, mandatory gear and strict cutoffs.
April 2027
A two-day XTERRA off-road event in Dunsborough with triathlon, trail run, and youth races including Full, Sprint, marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances.
A multi-distance trail running festival at Hassans Walls, Blue Mountains offering courses from a kids race to 50 km with significant climbing and mixed terrain.
Alpine Challenge in Falls Creek, Victoria on 3 to 4 April 2027 features mountain trail races from 1 km to 160 km with route maps, GPX files and rescue support.
A backyard ultra on a 3000-acre cattle property near Wallumbilla: repeat 6.71 km loops every hour until only one runner completes a final loop.
A scenic community run through the heritage grounds of Werribee Park Mansion offering a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5.5 km and a 1.2 km Kids Dash.
Trail running at Ararat Reserve Frenchs Forest with 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses, marked trails, timing, medals and an event village with food stalls.
Trail running event at Bobbin Head in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park offering 12 km, 22 km, 45 km and a Triple Trail Challenge on predominantly single track terrain.
Guided Blue Mountains training run on UTA routes with 20 km, 34 km and 43 km options, pace groups, mandatory race gear and water drops for 5 to 7 hours on course.
Trail races at Alligator Creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park feature creek crossings, undulating trails and a prominent hill. Distances include 6 km, 12 km and 21 km on marked and marshalled courses with timing and on-course support.
Trail races along the Wimmera River in Dimboola with distances from a free 2 km kids dash to a marathon and a Triple Crown series option.
A 45 km, +2515 m trail ultra in the Blue Mountains featuring steep technical sections, creek crossings and remote single track around Mt Solitary near Wentworth Falls.
A Backyard Ultra on a 6.7 km trail loop at Hold It Flats, Yalboroo offering 1, 12 and 24 lap solo or team relay options with on-site camping and self-sufficient race rules.
A fully supported, non-competitive trek across Magnetic Island with 12 km, 17 km or 23 km courses, on-course aid, bag transfers, event tee and a beachfront after party.
An open-ended backyard ultra at St Ives Showground where runners repeat a 6.71 km loop each hour until only one runner remains; entry is limited to 750.
Huon Hill at Bandiana features a 14.8 km trail with one aid station and a 5 km short course; parking near the summit is limited.
Guided Blue Mountains long run on Ultra Trail Australia routes offering 20 km, 34 km and 45+ km options with three pace groups, licensed guides and a 20 km bail out.
A short, well marshalled 3 km trail through the Huggins Trail with about 100 m climb, child categories, trophies for young winners and participant medals for child finishers.
A multi-day trail running event in the Flinders Ranges offering long-distance courses including 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile, and 50 km from 30 April to 2 May 2027.
A three day skyrunning event in Queenstown Tasmania with long mountain courses, shorter trail races, a train versus run Lynchford Express and a kids race.