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Running Events in Australia: February 2026
February is one of those months where the running calendar absolutely comes alive. Make no mistake, Feb is JAMMED.
Summer conditions, long daylight hours, and no shortage of races whether you are a staunch road runner or trail snail.
We went through every February event and pulled together some of the best races across the country. Big races & small, iconic locations, well-run events.
Here is what February 2026 looks like.
Major Road & Distance Events
Carman’s Fun Run | Melbourne VIC
Date: 15 February
Distances: Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
A Melbourne classic. Flat, fast, and perfect if you want to test summer fitness.
Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run | Portarlington VIC
Date: 14 February
Distances: Half Marathon, 10km, 4km
Sunset running along the Bellarine Peninsula. Always sells well for a reason.
Sydney Striders 10K Series | Sydney NSW
Date: 7 February
Distance: 10km
No gimmicks. Just a proper 10km with good runners and honest pacing.
Melbourne Pride Run | Melbourne VIC
Date: 22 February
Distances: Multiple
High energy, inclusive, and one of the most enjoyable fun runs on the calendar.
City Run | Adelaide SA
Date: 15 February
Distances: Multiple
A solid city-based race with wide appeal and good turnout.
Brisbane Road Runners Club Race | Brisbane QLD
Date: February
Distances: 5km, 10km, 15km
Perfect if you want racing without the circus.
Trail Running & Ultra Events
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival | VIC
Date: 1 February
Distances: 21km, 17km, 10km, 5km
Cliffs, coastline and trails that never get boring.
Cradle Mountain Run | TAS
Date: 7 February
Distance: Ultra
Hard, wild and genuinely iconic Australian trail running.
Australian Alpine Ascent | Kosciuszko NP NSW
Date: 14 February
Distances: Multiple
Running to the roof of Australia never gets old.
Run the Lighthouse | Wilsons Promontory VIC
Date: 21 February
Distances: Trail
Remote, technical and worth every step.
Takayna Trail Ultra | TAS
Date: 21 February
Distance: Ultra
Serious terrain for runners who like things tough.
Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra | WA
Date: 14 February
Distance: Ultra
Night running done properly.
Wentworth Falls Trail Run | NSW
Date: 8 February
Distances: Trail
Blue Mountains trails that never disappoint.
Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut Challenge | VIC
Date: 20–22 February
Distance: Ultra
Alpine suffering in the best possible way.
Coastal & Scenic Running Events
Busselton Bay Run | WA
Date: February
Fast, flat and popular with WA runners.
Carrum Coast Guard River Run | VIC
Date: February
Low-key, friendly and great for newer runners.
City2City Run | Albury Wodonga
Date: February
Cross-border running that always draws a crowd.
Twilight & Short Distance Races
Sunset Series Princes Park | Melbourne VIC
Date: February
Distances: 5km, 10km
Mid-week racing that fits real life.
Sunset Series Melbourne Zoo | Melbourne VIC
Date: February
Fast loops, good energy, perfect training hit-out.
Run Ratalang | Port Elliot SA
Date: 1–2 February
A relaxed coastal race with strong local support.
Fun Run Pink | Gold Coast QLD
Date: February
Community-focused and always well attended.
Runway for Wildlife | VIC
Date: February
Short, sharp and supporting a good cause.
SEQ Trail Series Wyaralong | QLD
Date: February
Well-run trail racing in South East Queensland.
Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run | VIC
Date: February
Short, steep and surprisingly addictive.
Sri Chinmoy 100km Road Race | Canberra ACT
Date: 21–22 February
A pure endurance test on the road.
