2026 calendar of RUNNING events

DateRaceLocationTypeDistancesDescription
17th JanTwo Bays Trail runCape SchanckTrail28, 56 kmTrail run between Dromana and Cape Schanck along the Two Bays trail. Distances are 28km and 56km.
4th Feb
18th Feb
4th March 		Sunset SeriesThe Zoo
Princes Park
The Tain		Road4, 8 kmWed evening runs around some iconic destinations
15th FebTower RunUpper BeaconsfieldUnsealed road6.5, 13 or 21 kmOne, two or three loops of an undulating course. Local community event.
29th MarchRun for the KidsDocklandsRoad5 and 14Run over Bolte Bridge and through the Domain Tunnel.
26th AprilBallarat MarathonBallaratRoadHalf and full marathonsFlat 21km course around the lake, two laps for marathon.
16th/17th MayGreat Ocean Road marathonApollo BayRoad6, 23, 44, 60kmRunning on the closed Great Ocean road between Lorne and Apollo Bay.
2nd June
7th July
4th August		Trail running series4/6 – Plenty Gorge
9/7 – Anglesea
6/8 – Silvan		Trail7km, 13-16km and 24-30kmExplore three different trail running locations..
20th JuneSurf Coast Trail marathonTorquayTrailHalf and full trail marathonsOne way run from Torquay (full) or Pt Addis (half) to Fairhaven SLC
4th/5th JulyGold Coast marathonGold CoastRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFlat, fast and hot..
19th JulyRun MelbourneRod Laver arenaRoad5 km, 10km & halfBrisk July Sunday morning run through central Melbourne
30th AugustBrighton Beach marathonGreen Point BrightonRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullBayside running in Melbourne
30th AugustSydney MarathonSydneyRoadMarathonWorld Major!
13th SeptSurf Coast CenturyAngleseaTrail50, 100km individual, 100km team of fourFlat 100km trail event
11th OctoberMelbourne MarathonMelbourneRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFinish on the ‘G after a run through the streets of Melbourne
23rd NovemberRun for the YoungLilydale
Rail trail5 km, 10km, half & full Local event in Lilydale along the Warby trail – ideal as a qualifier for Two Bays!