Trail Running calendar near Austin 2025-2026

Fiesta Night Run is a night-time trail race held at the Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio, Texas (1349 Neal Rd). The event offers multiple distances: 50K, 35K, 17K, 17K RUCK, plus 5K on Friday and Saturday, as part of the Texas Summer Night Series. Runners tackle dirt single and wide-track trai..

Mellow Trail Race, hosted by Tejas Trails, takes place at Pace Bend Park near Spicewood, Texas, on the shore of Lake Travis. The event offers Mellow distances: 26.2 mi, 13.1 mi, 10K, 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run. The course centers on a 13.1-mile loop with a 5K shortcut; the 26.2-mile option is..

Desert Wolf Trail Run takes place at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City, Texas (near Austin). The event offers multiple distances: 100K, 50K, 25K, 25K RUCK, 12K, and 5K. Runners navigate dirty, rocky single-track and wider trails across Flat Creek Crossing Ranch and Pedernal Falls State Park,..

The Trailway Trail Race takes place at Lake Somerville State Park in Somerville, Texas, featuring a variety of distances including 50k, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a youth 1-mile trail run for kids 12 and under. The race is held on scenic trails within the Birch Creek Unit, known for its n..

The Diablo del Desperado is a challenging trail race held at the private Desperado Resort near Boerne, Texas. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers multiple race options including 30K, 10K, and 5K runs, as well as 30K and 10K ruck events. The course features rugged terrain with rocky canyon pa..

Dana Peak Trail Run takes place at Dana Peak Park on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights, Texas, about an hour from Waco and Austin. The event offers four distances—10K, 20K, 50K, and 100K—each run as a single loop with limited trail repeats. Runners ascend and descend rocky..

Great Springs Trail Race – San Marcos takes place at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos, Texas. The event offers 10K, 13.1-mile, and 26.2-mile trail races, plus a Youth 1-mile option, on October 11, 2025. It’s a neighborhood-style trail party in the heart of the city, with a course of trails..

The SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, Texas. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it offers multiple race distances: 5K, 10K, 27K, and 53K, with both in-person and virtual participation options. The course features a challenging 3.3-mile..

The Fields of Gold 50-Miler and associated races take place at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, showcasing the stunning fall colors of the Texas Hill Country. This event offers multiple distances including a 50-Miler ultra, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K trail race, and a fami..

The Donut Dash 16M, officially known as the RRCA 8K Championship | Oasis Donut Dash, is a scenic running event held at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the beautiful Lake Travis shoreline. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers multiple distances including 5K, 8K (the RRCA Texas State Champ..

The Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run is an annual trail-running fundraiser held at Government Canyon State Natural Area near San Antonio, Texas. The event features a 15K and an 8K race, plus a virtual option for remote runners. In-person participants enjoy a chip-timed course with a single..

Located in Dripping Springs, Texas, Salmagundi Trail Race runs along the Pedernales River in the Texas Hill Country. The event offers multiple distances—the 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), and 52K—plus ruck options including 10K Ruck and Half Marathon Ruck, with a new ruc..

Big Texas Ultra takes place near Georgetown, Texas on Lake Georgetown, offering 100K, 50K, 15K trail runs and a 15K RUCK. The 100K features a 31.1-mile loop with over 4,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing rocky, dirt, and grass trails amid scenic views. The 15K follows a distinct route beginning..

The Wild Hare Trail Race, held in Warda, Texas, is a popular and fun trail running event set on a privately owned Texas ranch and adventure park. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50k, 25k, 10k, and a youth trail run for children 12 and under. The..

Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing, in Marble Falls, TX, is a Last Person Standing ultramarathon inspired by Lazarus Lake. Runners complete a 4.1667-mile loop each hour, returning to the start within 60 minutes as long as more finishers remain. The day loop is a flat, wide 2.08-mile trail run twic..

The 2nd Annual Hutto Turkey Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event held at the Hippo Social Club in Hutto, Texas. Participants can choose distances from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on wide, dirt trails featuring natural terrain with leaves, rocks, roots, and varying inclines, offering a chall..

The San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot is a festive 5K run and walk held annually on Thanksgiving morning in San Antonio, Texas, at 622 S. Flores Street. This family- and pet-friendly event fosters community spirit while supporting the Food Bank’s mission to combat hunger in Southwest Texas.Participa..

Colorado River Run is a multi-distance trail event held near Lago Vista, Texas, along the Colorado River at Arkansas Bend Park. Runners can choose from 100-mile and 50-mile ultramarathons, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K Taco Trot (with a family-friendly 5K option). Ultramarathon distances..

The Mosaic Trail Race is a family-friendly trail running event held annually in December at Indian Mound Ranch near Liberty Hill, Texas, just outside Austin. The race offers multiple distances including 50K, marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 15K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile youth run for..

The Jingle Trails Challenge presented by Merrell is a festive trail running event held at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features two race distances: a 10K on the Blue Loop and a 5K primarily on the Red Trail. Participants will navigate technical terrain i..