Running races in Australia in Apr 2027

63 races in date order

Gladstone Harbour Festival Fun Run
April 2027 · Gladstone, QLD · 10K · 3K
Part of Gladstone's Harbour Festival celebrations

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Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival
Sat 3 Apr 2027 · Hassans Walls, NSW · 50K · Marathon · 30K · 22K · 10K · 5K
Rugged ridge lines above the Blue Mountains classic bushland

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XTERRA Dunsborough
Sat 3 Apr 2027 · Dunsborough, WA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Trail marathon through WA's Margaret River region

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Gil's Galavant Backyard Ultra
Sat 3 Apr 2027 · Wallumbilla, QLD · 6.7 km
Last-one-standing ultra in Queensland's outback

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Griffith Bacchus on the Lake
April 2027 · Griffith, NSW · Run · Walk · Run
Laps Griffith's Lake Wyangan in wine country

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Alpine Challenge
Sat 3 Apr 2027 · Falls Creek, VIC · 100 miles · 100K · 65K · 42K Marathon · 20K · 10K
Multi-day mountain ultra through the rugged Victorian Alps

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Bridges Fun Run
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Perth, WA · 10K · 5K · Kids' dash
Crosses Perth's Swan River bridges

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Albury Running Festival
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · South Albury, NSW · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 2K Family Dash
Half marathon along the Murray to Hovell Tree Park

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Hill to Harbour
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Newcastle, NSW · 12 km · 6 km · 2 km
Bar Beach to Carrington, hill then harbour

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XTERRA Trail Runs
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Dunsborough, WA · Trail Marathon · Half marathon · 10K Trail Run
Off road trail racing through Dunsboroughs rugged bushland

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Geelong Half Marathon and 5K
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Geelong, VIC · Half Marathon · 5 km Run
A fast riverside half marathon along Geelongs scenic Barwon River

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Hobart Marathon Festival
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Hobart, TAS · HOBART MARATHON · Half marathon · MURES 10KM · 5K · CARE 24-7 5KM WALK · 2 km
Waterfront Tasmania marathon beneath Mount Wellington views

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Run2Cure Sydney!
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Sydney, NSW · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 3K · 1K
Sydney marathon raising funds for childhood cancer

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Newcastle Cross Country: 1. Richley Reserve
April 2027 · Newcastle, NSW · Scratch Race 6.9K · Scratch Race 3.5K · Scratch Race 2K
Cross country race through Blackbutt Reserve bushland

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Werribee Mansion Run
Sun 4 Apr 2027 · Werribee South, VIC · Half Marathon · 10K · 5.5K · Kids' 1K

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Urban Coast Ultra Run
April 2027 · Perth, WA · 64K Solo · 64K Relay · 27K Solo
64km along Perth's Sunset Coast, solo or relay

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Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series: Centennial Park
April 2027 · Sydney, NSW · Half Marathon · 7K · 4K
Laps of Sydney's historic Centennial Parklands

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Coburg 24 Hour Carnival
April 2027 · Coburg, VIC · 24 Hour Run/Walk · 12 Hour Run/Walk · 6 Hour Run/Walk · Marathon
24 hours of laps at Coburg's Harold Stevens track

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Jabulani Challenge
Sat 10 Apr 2027 · Sydney, NSW · 45K · 22K · 12K

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2 Rivers Backyard Ultra
April 2027 · Echuca, VIC · 6.7 km
Backyard ultra where Murray meets Campaspe River

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Southern Cross 24 Hour
Sat 10 Apr 2027 · Adelaide, SA · 24 Hours · 12 Hours · 6 Hours · 3 Hours · 2 Hour · 1 Hour
Timed loop ultra on the flat, AIMS-certified Torrens

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Canberra Marathon Festival
Sat 10 Apr 2027 · Canberra, ACT · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5.4K · Kids' 2.3K
A scenic lap through Canberra past iconic capital landmarks

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Townsville North Ward Hills
April 2027 · Townsville, QLD · 7.5K · 5K
Rolling hill circuit through Townsville's North Ward

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Mt Solitary Ultra
Sun 11 Apr 2027 · Blue Mountains, NSW · 45K
Fire trails, stairs and rock scrambling to Mt Solitary

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Run Tarra Bulga
April 2027 · Balook, VIC · Marathon · Medium Course · Short Course · Kids (U16)
Crosses Corrigan's Bridge in Tarra-Bulga rainforest

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Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival
Sun 11 Apr 2027 · Bunbury, WA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Bunbury's course through the City of Three Waters

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Dimboola Dash Running Festival
Sun 11 Apr 2027 · Dimboola, VIC · marathon · half marathon · 10km · 5km · 2km Kids’ Dash

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North Queensland Cross Country Championships
April 2027 · Cannon Valley, QLD · 10km · 8km · 6km · 4km · 3km

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The Bend Running Festival
April 2027 · Tailem Bend, SA · Half Marathon · 10km · 5km · 1km Kids Dash
Laps of The Bend's international motorsport circuit

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Elliots Revenge Trail Run
Sun 11 Apr 2027 · Alligator Creek, QLD · Half Marathon · 12K · 6K
Rugged trails through mountains, salt plains, and mangrove forest

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Grand Cliff Top Race
April 2027 · Wentworth Falls, NSW · 17.5km
A new 17.5km race along the Blue Mountains' cliff edge

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Gumbuya World Running Festival
April 2027 · Tynong North, VIC · 10K · 5K · 2K Family Dash

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Townsville Mount Louisa Trails
April 2027 · Townsville, QLD · 9K · 4K
Trail loop over Townsville's Mount Louisa

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Run Wollongong
April 2027 · Wollongong, NSW · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Full marathon along Wollongongs scenic Australian coast

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On The Edge Trail Running Series: Kooralbyn
April 2027 · Kooralbyn, QLD · Long · Short · Kids

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Run Army Townsville
April 2027 · Townsville, QLD · 10K · 5K · 2.4K
At Jezzine Barracks, honouring frontline service

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Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail Run
April 2027 · Melbourne, VIC · Half Marathon · 14K · 7K
Trail run along Melbourne's Yarra River parklands

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DnD Adventure Run
April 2027 · Julia Creek, QLD · 15km · 10km · 5km Fun Run · 2 km
A running leg of the outback Dirt n Dust Festival

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MS Walk Run + Roll: Sydney
April 2027 · Sydney, NSW · 10K · 5K

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Sydney's Backyard Ultra
Sat 17 Apr 2027 · Sydney, NSW · 6.71K lap
Loop after loop until only one runner remains

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New Moon Ultra
Sat 17 Apr 2027 · Beaconsfield, QLD · Long · Medium · Junior/Short
A moonless night ultra through Mackay's ranges

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Maroondah Dam Trail Runs
April 2027 · Healesville, VIC · 50K · Marathon · 30K · Half Marathon · 10K
First round of the prestigious Mountain Trail Series

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Run The Tan
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Melbourne, VIC · Tan Track Run
Lap Melbournes iconic Tan Track for a good cause

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Brisbane Road Runners Race: 5K, 10K & 20K
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Brisbane, QLD · 20K · 10K · 5K

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Gold Coast Running Festival
April 2027 · Gold Coast, QLD · Half Marathon · 10km · 5km · 2.5 km · 1 km
Fast closed roads along the iconic Gold Coast

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Ballarat Marathon
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Ballarat, VIC · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 mile
Historic Victorian streets and scenic countryside road racing

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Rockingham Coastal Classic
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Rockingham, WA · 10km · 5km
Runs along Rockingham's Indian Ocean coastline

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Manly Rotary Fun Run and Walk
April 2027 · Sydney, NSW · 10K · 5K · 2 km

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Five Peaks Running Festival
April 2027 · Adelaide, SA · Ultra Marathon · Long · Medium · Short
Rolling Adelaide Hills trails across five summit peaks

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Flynn's Grave Dash
April 2027 · Alice Springs, NT · 10km · 5km · 2.5km
Named for John Flynn's grave in the MacDonnell Ranges

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Huon Hill Trail Run
April 2027 · Wodonga, VIC · Long Course · Short Course
Panoramic Lake Hume views from Huon Hill's summit

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Brisbane Road Runners Race: 5K, 10K, 15K & 20K
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Brisbane, QLD · 20K · 15K · 10K · 5K
Brisbane Road Runners' club race series, based in West End

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Gold Coast Running Festival
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Gold Coast, QLD · 3/4 Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 2.5K
Runs alongside the Gold Coast Triathlon weekend

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Newcastle Marathon
Sun 18 Apr 2027 · Newcastle, NSW · Marathon · Half Marathon
Flat, fast coastal course past Nobbys and Newcastle Beach

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Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
April 2027 · Canberra, ACT · 2.6K
Straight up Black Mountain to Canberra's Telstra Tower

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The Lake Rumble Run
April 2027 · Perth, WA · Marathon · 28K · Half Marathon · 14K · 5K
Loops Yellagonga Park's wetlands in Joondalup

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GUMBY - Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder
April 2027 · Canberra, ACT · GumbyGUMBO · GumBABY · GumbyMOON · GUMBY
Last-one-standing ultra in Canberra's Brindabella Ranges

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Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series
April 2027 · Canberra, ACT · Long Course · Middle Course · Short Course
Trail series through Stromlo Forest Park

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Portarlington 8km
April 2027 · Portarlington, VIC · 8km

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Brisbane Trail Marathon
April 2027 · Brisbane, QLD · Marathon · TRAQ-25 · 12.5 km
Rugged national park trails on Brisbanes marathon course

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Maroondah Night Run
April 2027 · Ringwood, VIC · 5km

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DIVERGE Skyruns
Fri 30 Apr 2027 · Queenstown, TAS · 50K · 25 km · 13 km · Airfield 10km · Airfield 5km
Skyrunning over Mount Owen and Mount Lyell

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Ikara Ultra
April 2027 · Flinders Ranges, SA · 100 miles · 100K · 50 miles · 50K

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