If your calendar’s looking a little too clean, it’s time to fix that. Our 2026 Trail Running Event Guide is live; your complete month-by-month rundown of the best races across Australia and New Zealand. From road marathons and mountain ultras to beach runs and backyard challenges, we’ve rounded up everything you need to plan your year on the trails.
Whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon or hunting vert in the high country, this guide makes it easy to find the perfect event. You’ll find every major race listed with distances, locations, and links for registration, all in one easy-to-browse interactive PDF embedded below.
What’s inside
The 2026 trail running event guide covers hundreds of events, including:
– Trail running festivals from the Blue Mountains to Queenstown
– Backyard and ultra marathons like Herdy’s Frontyard, Northburn 100, and Simpson Desert Ultra
– Classic community races including the Portsea Twilight, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, and Margaret River Ultra
– New Zealand icons such as Tarawera by UTMB®, Motatapu, and The Goat Tongariro
Each month is broken down by state and distance, so you can plan your training and travel well ahead of time.
Why read the 2026 Event Guide
Planning your race season just got easier. The trail running event calendar is updated with every confirmed date from January through December. Whether you’re mapping out a local 10K or a bucket-list 100-miler, it’s your go-to resource for:
– Upcoming trail and ultra-marathon events across Australia and New Zealand
– Key race dates and distances for every region
– Links to official websites for registration and course details
How to use the guide
Scroll through the embedded guide, each event includes the essentials: date, location, distances, and entry info. It’s designed for runners, by runners, to make finding your next challenge quick and simple.
View the full event guide inside Trail Run Magazine Event Guide 2026, click here to read it!
