Running Events in Tasmania

Tasmania’s running calendar features 5k, 10k road races, trail runs and endurance events. From marathons and community fun runs to iconic mountain and coastal trail races, these events attract locals and visitors year-round, supporting active lifestyles, regional tourism and destination events.

Jul 2026

• Thu 02: Bravehearts 777 Marathon, Hobart (Bellerive) (S)
• Sun 19: North West Trail Running Series #1 – Yolla (NW)

Aug 2026

• Sun 02: Kunanyi Trail Series: Tolosa Half, Quarter, 5km – Glenorchy (S)
• Sun 09: North West Trail Series #2 – Railton (NW)
• Sat 22: Light Night Glow Run, Devonport (NW)
• Sun 23: Russell Falls Trail Run, Mt Field National Park (S)
• Sat 29: North West Trail Series #3 – Penguin (NW)

Sep 2026

• Fri 04: Flinders Island Trail Tunning Festival (N)
  
• Sat 05: Hobart Light Night Glow Run & Walk (S)
• Sun 20: Ross Running Festival, Ross (N)
• Sat 19: Rail Trail Run & Ride, Scottsdale (N)
• Sun 13: Cancer Council Women’s 5K, Launceston (N)
• Sun 20: Labilladiere Peninsula Trail Run,  Bruny Island (S)
• Sun 27: Kunanyi Trail Series: Ridgy Didge,  Ridgeway (S)

Oct  2026

• 26Sep-3Oct: Australian Transplant Games: Road Race & 5km fun run – Launceston (N)
• Sun 04 Oct: Coastal Pathway Ultra, Latrobe (NW)
• Sun 25 Oct: Burnie Ten  (NW)
• Sat 31 Oct: Kunanyi Trail Series: Cascade Dlide (Bar Edition) - South Hobart / Cascade (S)

Nov 2026

• Sun 01: Dover Fun Run, Dover (S) 
• Sun 08: Triple Top Trail Run, Sheffield (NW)
• Sun 15: Point to Pinnacle (& Pub), Hobart (S)
• Sun 15: 321Go Kids Race, Burnie
• 25–28 Nov: Run Tasmania 4 Stage Trail Race, Hobart & SE Tasmania (including Tasman Peninsula) (S)

Dec 2026

• Sun 04 Dec: Greenvale Backyard Ultra, Forth (NW)

January 2027

• Sun 03 Jan: Cadbury Marathon – Claremont (S)  

February 2027

• Sat 06 Feb: Cradle Mountain Run – Waldheim to Cynthia Bay (NW)  
• 26–28 Feb: Takayna Trail Ultra – Waratah (NW)  
• Sun 28 Feb: Hobart Run The Bridge – Hobart (S)  

March 2027

• Sat 06: Tasmania’s Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Race – Stanley (NW)  
• 19-21: kunanyi Mountain Run kMR – Hobart (S)
• Sun 21: Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Run/Walk – Devonport (NW)  

April 2027

• Sun 04 Apr: Hobart Marathon Festival – Hobart (S)
• 30Apr-2May: Diverge Skyruns, West Coast (W)

   

May 2027

• Sun 23: The Great Train Race, Don Railway, Devonport (NW)
• Sun 30: Launceston Running Festival, Launceston (N)

Past Dates

January 2026
Sun 18: Seven Mile Beach Gala Day Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint, Short) – Seven Mile Beach (S)

February 2026
Sun 22: Seven Mile Beach Long Course Triathlon (Long Course) – Seven Mile Beach (S)

March 2026
Sun 8: King Island Imperial 20 – King Island (NW)
13-15: Devonport Triathlon Festival (Standard, Sprint, Para, Junior) – Devonport (NW)

May 2026
Sun 10 May: Mother’s Day Classic, Hobart (S)
Sun 17 May: City to Casino Fun Run, Hobart (S)

June 2026
Sun 21 Jun: Freycinet Circuits Trail Run, Freycinet Peninsula (N)
Sun 21 Jun: Kunanyi Trail Series: Run the Dark, Knocklofty (S)

Burnie is your ideal base for running adventures across Tasmania’s North-West. Balance race day with regional flavours, artisan cheese, honey, craft brews and creative arts, while taking part in iconic running, triathlon and outdoor endurance events. With scenic courses and a strong local atmosphere, the region combines natural beauty, energy and challenge for a truly Tasmanian experience.