Trail running races in Australia
Find trail running races in Australia. Compare 8 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 100K races, 10K races, 1K races, 50K races and marathons.
Events to explore include Great Ocean Trail Ultra, Heysen Trail Ultra and Paluma Ultra.
Narrow your search to Victoria, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory, or browse the other locations below.
19 listed events · 8 with upcoming dates · 1 upcoming featured races
Upcoming trail running races
8 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 ↗Portland 3 Bays Running Festival
AUSPortland, Victoria
Portland 3 Bays Running Festival in Portland.
· 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 →XTERRA Anglesea Trail Runs
AUSAnglesea, Victoria
XTERRA Anglesea Trail Runs in Anglesea, Australia.
· 10.1K / 21K
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 →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.
Big Bertha
AUSPerth
Big Bertha — Bertha Loch, Perth. Listed on runABC (Australia).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Blackall100
AUSMapleton, Queensland
Trail races over 100 km, 50 km and 21 km through the Blackall Range, based at QCCC Mapleton.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Coastal Pathway Ultra
AUSLatrobe, Tasmania
Coastal Pathway Ultra in Latrobe.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Goorooyaroo Off Road Half Marathon
AUSCanberra, ACT
Goorooyaroo Off Road Half Marathon in Canberra.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Hume and Hovell Ultra
AUSTumbarumba, New South Wales
Hume and Hovell Ultra in Tumbarumba.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Ochil Ultra
AUSPerth
Ochil Ultra — Town Centre, Perth. Listed on runABC (Australia).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Australia
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Anglesea (1), Apollo Bay (1), Katoomba, New South Wales, (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in Australia
Which trail 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 100K races, 10K races, 1K races, 50K races and marathons 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.