Running races in Australia in October 2026

8 running races in Australia in October 2026.

7 cities

Busiest: October

From €6

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Distance

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Terrain

Trail Road

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Upcoming races

60K

Portland 3 Bays Trail Ultra - 60km

Portland, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·Closes Nov 1·From €83

6.7km

Deep Creek Backyard Ultra - 24h

Pembrooke, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·From €89

2026 Portland 3 Bays Running Festival

Portland, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·Registration TBC·From €24

2026 Lakes Entrance Running Festival

Lakes Entrance, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·Registration TBC·From €15

The Lion Chase: Winery to Pub

Great Western, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·From €6

Parramatta Race Series 2026 - Race 3

Silverwater, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·Closed·From €18

Murray Bridge Marathon Festival

Murray Bridge, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend·From €12

Bright Alpine Climb - 4 Peaks 2026

Bright, Australia

Oct 31·This weekend

Your guide to running races in Australia in October 2026

There are 8 upcoming running races in Australia in October 2026, spread across 7 cities. Filter by distance or terrain to narrow things down, and save the races you like the look of.

Most take place in October. Next up is Portland 3 Bays Trail Ultra - 60km in Portland on 31 October 2026.

Questions runners ask

How many running races in Australia in October 2026 are there?

Finndu lists 8 upcoming running races in Australia in October 2026, across 7 towns and cities. The list is updated twice a day as organisers announce new races.

When is the next one?

Portland 3 Bays Trail Ultra in Portland, on 31 October 2026.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry starts from A$10. Fees vary from race to race, so check each race page for its current price.

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