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.
June 2026
- Sun 21 Jun: Freycinet Circuits Trail Run, Freycinet Peninsula (N)
- Sun 21 Jun: Kunanyi Trail Series: Run the Dark, Knocklofty (S)
Jul Aug Sep 2026
- Thu 02 Jul: Bravehearts 777 Marathon, Hobart (Bellerive) (S)
- Sun 19 Jul: North West Trail Running Series #1 – Yolla (NW)
- Sun 02 Aug: Kunanyi Trail Series: Tolosa Half, Quarter, 5km – Glenorchy (S)
- Sun 09 Aug: North West Trail Series #2 – Railton (NW)
- Sat 22 Aug: Light Night Glow Run, Devonport (NW)
- Sun 23 Aug: Russell Falls Trail Run, Mt Field National Park (S)
- Sat 29 Aug: North West Trail Series #3 – Penguin (NW)
- Sat 05 Sep: Hobart Light Night Glow Run & Walk (S)
Sun 06 Sep: Ross Running Festival, Ross (N)
- Sat 12 Sep: Rail Trail Run & Ride, Scottsdale (N)
Sun 13 Sep: Cancer Council Women’s 5K, Launceston (N)
- Sun 20 Sep: Labilladiere Peninsula Trail Run, Bruny Island (S)
- Sun 27 Sep: Kunanyi Trail Series: Ridgy Didge, Ridgeway (S)
Oct Nov Dec 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)
- Sun 01 Nov: Dover Fun Run, Dover (S)
- Sun 08 Nov: Triple Top, Sheffield (NW)
- Sun 15 Nov: Point to Pinnacle (or Pub), Hobart (S)
- 25–28 Nov: Run Tasmania 4 Stage Trail Race, Hobart & SE Tasmania (including Tasman Peninsula) (S)
- 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 Mar: Tasmania’s Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Race – Stanley (NW)
- Sun 21 Mar: Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Run/Walk – Devonport (NW)
April 2027
- Sun 04 Apr: Hobart Marathon Festival – Hobart (S)
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)
27-29: kunanyi Mountain Run kMR – Hobart (S)
May 2026
01-03 May: Diverge Skyruns, West Coast (W)
Sun 10 May: Mother’s Day Classic, Hobart (S)
Sun 17 May: City to Casino Fun Run, Hobart (S)
Sun 24 May: The Great Train Race, Don Railway, Devonport (NW)
Sun 31 May: Launceston Running Festival, Launceston (N)
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.