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Alpine Challenge April
Falls Creek, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160 km100 km60 km42 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
AUTrail Running · Australia · 25 Events · 123 Races
Trail Running in Australia
25 verified events with 123 individual races (0 confirmed dates) in Australia complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events250 confirmed dates
Competitions123Races & courses
Distances5 - 231.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,510 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Elephant Trail Race
Hastings, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
218 km163.2 km108.8 km51.8 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
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The Great North Walk Ultras
Sydney, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
162.5 km101.8 km80.3 km50.4 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Brisbane Trail Ultra
Brisbane, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.5 km111.9 km61.7 km30.6 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
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Cairns Port Douglas Trail Ultra
Port Douglas, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
118.8 km80.9 km39.3 km18.4 km+1
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+4
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Great Southern Endurance Run
Harrietville, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
161 km83 km56 km28 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Duncan's Run
Duncan, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
102.1 km52.7 km23 km6 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Wilsons Prom 100
Wilsons Promontory, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
97.4 km80 km59.7 km44 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Alpine Challenge April | Falls Creek, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 160 km100 km60 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | Elephant Trail Race | Hastings, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 218 km163.2 km108.8 km51.8 km |
| Date to be announced | The Great North Walk Ultras | Sydney, New South Wales, AU | Trail Running | 162.5 km101.8 km80.3 km50.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Brisbane Trail Ultra | Brisbane, Queensland, AU | Trail Running | 160.5 km111.9 km61.7 km30.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Cairns Port Douglas Trail Ultra | Port Douglas, Queensland, AU | Trail Running | 118.8 km80.9 km39.3 km18.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Great Southern Endurance Run | Harrietville, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 161 km83 km56 km28 km |
| Date to be announced | Duncan's Run | Duncan, South Australia, AU | Trail Running | 102.1 km52.7 km23 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Wilsons Prom 100 | Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 97.4 km80 km59.7 km44 km |
| Date to be announced | West Macs Monster | Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AU | Trail Running | 231.7 km127.4 km65.3 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | The Guzzler Ultra | Brisbane, Queensland, AU | Trail Running | 104.2 km51.5 km21.4 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Scenic Rim Ultra | Wyaralong, Queensland, AU | Trail Running | 105 km65 km35 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Bright Running Festival | Bright, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 55 km49.2 km35 km23.4 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Australia directory, RunningCompass curates 25 events comprising 123 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 5 km to 231.7 km and elevation gains up to +11,510 m. Key host locations include Falls Creek, Hastings, Sydney, Brisbane. Notable events in this selection include Alpine Challenge April, Elephant Trail Race, The Great North Walk Ultras.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Australia?
This overview currently includes 25 verified events featuring 123 individual races. Of these, 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 25 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Australia?
Races in this selection span distances of 5 km to 231.7 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +11,510 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Australia?
Top host locations include Falls Creek, Hastings, Sydney, Brisbane, Port Douglas. Representative events in the catalog include Alpine Challenge April, Elephant Trail Race, The Great North Walk Ultras, Brisbane Trail Ultra. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Australia?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 123 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.