Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

Join the 5k Beer Run at Back Unturned Brewing in San Antonio for a fun run where you can run, walk, or jog the course and celebrate with craft beer at the finish. A portion of proceeds benefits local nonprofits.

Kick off 2026 on scenic trails at the River Ranch Resolution Run in Liberty Hill, Texas on January 31. Choose from 50k to 5k distances plus a youth mile and enjoy rolling meadows, river views and century old live oaks.

The La Llorona 10K Trail Run will take place in San Antonio on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Take on the Alamo City Ultra at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, offering running and rucking from 5K to 50K on rocky, rooty natural trails with rolling elevation. Enjoy full aid support, chip timing and custom finisher medals.

A trail running festival at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site in La Grange, Texas, featuring a 5k, two one-mile time trials, a kids run, a multi-event challenge, and a live ZZ Top tribute concert.

A trail race at Natural Bridge Caverns in Garden Ridge, Texas on February 8, 2026 that begins inside the caverns and passes through Pluto's Anteroom. Distances include a half marathon, 10K and 5K, with on-site packet pickup and post-race fo..

A 5K run and walk on two-loop sandy trails at The Runners Ranch in San Antonio, held as a fundraiser for a candidate for Bexar County Court Judge 14; chip-timed with a $10 entry fee and no awards or shirts.

Run the Stampede at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin on Feb 21, 2026 along twisty trails with creek crossings and climbs. Choose 10k, 20k or 30k and enjoy a scenic, challenging trail day.

Test your limits on rocky, scenic trails around Stillhouse Hollow Lake at Cupid's Gauntlet, a February trail race with 60K, marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Steep climbs, tree covered singletrack and lake views make every mile memor..

Up Around The Bend Trail Run in Bend, Texas on February 21, 2026 invites runners to scenic trails around Colorado Bend with waterfalls, streams, springs and striking rock formations. Distances range from youth and 10k to half and ultra dist..

Run Mardi Gras Madness in San Antonio for festive 5K and 10K races, a kids dash and a fun 1 mile, with in person and virtual options. Celebrate at Pearsall Park with a DJ, race rally tent, live awards and volunteer perks.

Goliath's 50 in Killeen Texas is a trail endurance event on rolling equestrian trails offering distances from 5K to 50 mile. Expect rugged loops, well stocked aid stations, a finisher medal and a 50 mile belt buckle.

Push your limits at OUTLAST San Antonio, a 6 hour trail endurance where you run a 5K loop every hour and must finish each lap to continue. Trails, self hydration, and patches or a wooden medal for 4, 5 or 6 laps.

Trail races from 5K to 50K take place March 7, 2026 at Southeast Metro Park in Del Valle, Texas. A well marked 6.5 mile loop features single track, technical creek sections, an aid station, chip timing and a cupless policy.

Hit McAllister Park in San Antonio on March 7 for the SARR Prickly Pear, offering in person or virtual 50K, 15K, and 5K trail races. Enjoy chip timed looped courses through prickly pear and rocks with medals for all finishers.

Treat yourself at Dessert Dash San Antonio at Pearsall Park, a family friendly race with 1 mile, 5K, 10K, a kids dash and virtual options. Finish with music, medals, race tees and a dessert ticket plus a fun photo backdrop for sweet memorie..

Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto, Texas mixes trail runs, ruck races, a youth mile and the playful Hippo Haul weight carry across scenic wooded loops. Enjoy cold plunge pools, a sauna, live music, food trucks and family fun.

Run The Maze in Austin on March 21, 2026, a trail race winding through well traveled paths with twists, creeks and climbs. Pick 10K, 20K or 30K to test your trail skills and enjoy a lively city trail atmosphere.

Ricochet's Riot at Parrie Haynes Ranch near Killeen, Texas offers trail races from 5k to 50k through rolling hills, stream crossings and riverside trails. Stick around for the Beer Mile, food trucks and a beer trailer for a festive postrace..

Run the Rodeo Stampede Austin at Marble Falls Mustang Stadium with distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon across scenic park and trail surfaces. All finishers get a shirt and medal, plus a Cowboy Costume Contest, snacks and race day..