Tower Trail Run

JUN
14
2026
Tower Trail Run explores Mount Gambier's volcanic landscapes. Choose from five distances, from a family-friendly 5K to a challenging 56K ultra. The event is known for its well-marked courses and strong community feel.
Sun 14 Jun 2026
56 kilometers 32 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Tower Trail Run

The Tower Trail Run takes place in Mount Gambier, South Australia. The event features trail running routes set within a volcanic landscape, passing by dormant volcanoes and lakes.

Participants can choose from several distances. All courses use a mixture of singletrack dirt trails, open paths, technical limestone sections, and sealed paths.

  • 5 km: A shorter, accessible course. It includes single-track dirt trail and stairs and is described as not pram-friendly.
  • 10 km: A varied terrain course.
  • 21 km: A technical and engaging course, run as 2 laps of a 10.5 km loop.
  • 32 km: An ultra-distance challenge run as 3 laps of a 10.5 km loop.
  • 56 km: An ultra-distance challenge run as 4 laps of a 14 km loop. The minimum age for this distance is 18 years.

The event is described as having professionally marked and supported trails, with aid stations on the longer courses and a focus on runner safety. It promotes a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Past results and event highlight videos are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

56 km
56km Ultra
32 km
32km Trail Run
Half Marathon
21km Trail Run
10 km
10km Trail Run
5 km
5km Fun Run