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.
November 2026
A 15.0 km mountain route from Harrietville to Diamantina Hut with 1867 m of ascent, no course aid and mandatory self sufficiency in alpine conditions.
A 13.5 km alpine climb at Mystic Hill with about 800 m of ascent, a staggered start separating walkers and runners, no on-course aid so participants carry their own supplies, and finish facilities at Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce.
A multi day trail event across the Grampians Peaks Trail in Gariwerd covering the full 162 km route with 7,700 metres of elevation. Formats include solo, pairs, relays and a four day stage race from November 5 to 8, 2026.
Two days of forest and river trails around Marysville, Victoria, with distances from 1.5 km to 100 km and community support woven into the event.
Coastal trail event at Bouddi National Park in Killcare offering 21 km, 14 km and a 1 km kids beach run on November 7, 2026.
Trail ultramarathon on the Bibbulmun Track with multiple distances, required mandatory gear, crewed aid stations and strict cut offs.
A 22 km trail race from Cedar Flats to Mount Glorious with 1,200 m of climbing, river crossings, on course water top ups and a rainforest finish opposite Maiala picnic area.
A challenging 18.9 km single track trail event in Tasmania with about 1,100 m ascent and a steep final descent finishing on Claude Road.
A trail running event at Acron Oval in St Ives offering 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses through Garigal National Park. The event has been held since 2010 and includes marked routes with support stations.
Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.
Trail running in Numinbah Valley on 8 November 2026 with short and long courses, series points, race photos, and a Season 14 singlet for full series entries.
Trail and road races at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra across marathon, 30k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a 2.5 km kids run; ITRA indexed and family friendly.
Backyard Ultra at Nine Mile Camping Grounds with repeated 6.7km loops every hour until one runner remains, plus on site camping and a $5 day pass for crew and spectators.
Community 5 km and 10 km run and walk in Eltham on November 15, 2026 supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation, with family amenities and limited parking.
A riverside running event in Echuca Moama where participants race a paddle steamer over distances from 500 m to 10 km while raising funds for local health services.
Coast to Kosci is a 240 km invitational ultramarathon from Twofold Bay near Eden to Charlotte Pass via Mt Kosciuszko, with about 60 runners and a 46 hour limit.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Lakes Entrance with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and a kids race on a new coastal course.
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.
Cleland North and Cleland South are stops in the 2026 to 2027 Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series offering multiple trail distances and a points based series ranking.