Running races in Australia
Find running races in Australia. Compare 26 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 100K races, half marathons, 10K races, 1K races and 50K races.
Events to explore include Great Ocean Trail Ultra, Heysen Trail Ultra and Paluma Ultra.
Narrow your search to Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales, or browse the other locations below.
150 listed events · 26 with upcoming dates · 1 upcoming featured races
Upcoming running races
26 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Great Ocean Trail Ultra
AUSApollo Bay, Victoria
Coastal trail ultras following the Great Ocean Walk, with a full route from Apollo Bay and a shorter route from Johanna Beach.
· 100K / 45K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Heysen Trail Ultra
AUSVictor Harbor, South Australia
A weekend of point-to-point trail races through the southern Heysen Trail landscapes, finishing at Victor Harbor, with adult and junior options.
· 115K / 13.49K / 28.58K / 42.1K / 51.8K / 70K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Paluma Ultra
AUSPaluma, Queensland
A 52 km trail race through the rainforest and historic tracks of Paluma Range National Park.
· 52K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗BBBRun Bennelong Bridge Run
AUSSydney, New South Wales
BBBRun Bennelong Bridge Run in Sydney.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Strait Link Burnie10
AUSForeshore, Burnie
Strait Link Burnie10 — Foreshore, Burnie, Australia. World Athletics calendar (F).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Portland 3 Bays Running Festival
AUSPortland, Victoria
Portland 3 Bays Running Festival in Portland.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Huskisson
AUSHuskisson, New South Wales
Run Huskisson in Jervis Bay.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Runningworks Festival
AUSPerth, Western Australia
Runningworks Festival at Champion Lakes.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Marysville Marathon Festival
AUSMarysville, Victoria
A two-day trail festival around Marysville, with junior, mountain and endurance routes through forest and river landscapes.
· 1.5K / 100K / 14K / 7K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
AUSThredbo, New South Wales, Australia
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 33K / 50.3K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Cadbury Marathon
AUSHobart, Tasmania
Hobart January Cadbury marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗XTERRA Anglesea Trail Runs
AUSAnglesea, Victoria
XTERRA Anglesea Trail Runs in Anglesea, Australia.
· 10.1K / 21K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bluff 2 Boat Ramp 5km & 10km
AUSDevonport Tasmania
Bluff 2 Boat Ramp 5km & 10km at Devonport Tasmania (AUS).
· Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Hobart Marathon Festival
AUSHobart, Tasmania
Hobart April Derwent-to-Salamanca marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Canberra Times Marathon Festival
AUSCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Canberra April city marathon festival.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Australian Road Mile Championships
AUSBallarat
Australian Road Mile Championships — Ballarat, Australia. World Athletics calendar (National Senior Road Running Championships).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Ballarat Marathon
AUSBallarat Town Hall, Ballarat
Ballarat Marathon — Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat, Australia. World Athletics calendar (F).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
AUSKatoomba, New South Wales,
HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Major.
· 11.4K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Great Ocean Road Marathon
AUSLorne, Victoria
Lorne May Great Ocean Road 44 km.
· 44K / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival
AUSBrisbane, Queensland
Brisbane AIMS marathon festival.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
AUSGold Coast, Queensland
Flat coastal World Athletics Label marathon on the Gold Coast.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →7Cairns Marathon
AUSCairns, Queensland
Cairns July marathon festival.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Airlie Beach Marathon Festival
AUSAirlie Beach, Queensland
Airlie Beach AIMS marathon festival.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
AUSSunshine Coast, Queensland
AIMS-listed Sunshine Coast marathon festival.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Voltaren City2Surf
AUSSydney, New South Wales
Sydney August CBD-to-Bondi road race.
· 14K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Australian Cross Country Championships
AUSVictoria Park, Ballarat
Australian Cross Country Championships — Victoria Park, Ballarat, Australia. World Athletics calendar (B).
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Featured races in Australia
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
AUSKatoomba, New South Wales,
HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Major.
· 11.4K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
2026 Sri Chinmoy 4K/10K Fun Runs
AUSCanberra
Running event in Canberra.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →2026 Sri Chinmoy Labour Day 4K/10K Fun Runs
AUSCanberra
Running event in Canberra.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →2026 Sri Chinmoy Lennox Garden Races: 2mi, 5mi, Half Marathon
AUSCanberra
Running event in Canberra.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
AUSGold Coast
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
AUSGold Coast
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Athletics SA State 10km Road Running Championships in conjunction with Brooks Adelaide Marathon
AUSAdelaide Parklands, Adelaide
Athletics SA State 10km Road Running Championships in conjunction with Brooks Adelaide Marathon at Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide (AUS).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Australia
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Hobart (2), Sydney (2), Airlie Beach (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Australia
Which running races are coming up in Australia?
Great Ocean Trail Ultra is listed for 24 October 2026. Heysen Trail Ultra is listed for 24 October 2026. Paluma Ultra is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Australia?
Look for marathons, 100K races, half marathons, 10K races, 1K races and 50K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Australia?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.