Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

A memorial climb at the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio on September 11, 2026, honoring 344 fallen firefighters, 70 law enforcement officers and nine EMS tags. Participation is open to first responders, military and civilians.

A trail race at Pace Bend Park on September 12, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a youth mile around Lake Travis. Routes run clockwise on rocky, root-strewn trails with staffed aid stations and a cupless policy.

A multi-distance community race by Bigfoot Running Company at The Rim Shopping Center in San Antonio with a costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, a live DJ, awards, and volunteer opportunities including a run-then-volunteer..

A two mile fun run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park on September 12, 2026. Hosted by the CPHS Cross Country Booster Club with vendor booths and proceeds supporting course and trail maintenance.

A trail race at Natural Bridge Caverns with surface loops through wooded hills, multiple distances including 4, 8 and 16 miles, a Youth mile, and Last Person Standing run and ruck formats that use hourly loop cutoffs.

Trail races at Dana Peak Park near Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights Texas offer looped courses from 10K to 100K with notable climbs and staffed aid stations. Hydration device required; pacers permitted for the 100K second loop.

A multi-distance running event at Northeast Lakeview College featuring chip timed 5K, quarter and half marathon options, a kids dash, a virtual run, a judged Day of the Dead costume contest, aid stations, and a post-race rally with music an..

A two-day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop offering multiple distances, from 5K up to a backyard ultra with a 4.16 mile loop and cumulative time tiebreak. Courses run through Lost Pines forest with lakeside views and staffed aid stations.

Set along Lake Somerville, this October trail event offers distances from a 5k to 50k plus ruck options, cupless aid stations, a ruck division with weight rules, a youth mile and a pre-race tailgate the night before.

Weekend trail races at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas on October 16 to 17, 2026. Options include a single 4.9 mile loop or timed 6H and 24H ultras with camping, village amenities, and varied singletrack terrain.

A team trail relay on October 16-17, 2026 at Flat Rock Ranch near San Antonio, covering 121 miles with about 15 miles per runner and 1,237 feet of elevation gain. Camping at Ragnar Village includes bonfires, food trucks and glamping options..

Experience the natural beauty of Burnet Texas at the Inks Lake Trail Run and Ruck. Choose from distances ranging from a one mile youth run to a fifty kilometer ultra marathon on scenic park trails.

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

Fields of Gold Trail Run at Shaffer Bend offers trail distances from 5K to 50K, plus 12 Hour and 60 minute Golden Hour formats, on rolling meadows and lakeside paths. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

A women only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch, Smithville TX on Oct 24, 2026 offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k and a 100k relay on looped terrain with small climbs, three full aid stations and a 24 hour cutoff.

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

A two day trail endurance event in Georgetown Texas on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail featuring 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K RUCK. The 100K includes a championship division with buckle awards and prize money.

A family friendly running event at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a Kids Dash to a 10K, music, a costume contest, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

Salmagundi Trail Race on November 7 2026 in Dripping Springs Texas offers distances from 5K up to 50K on mixed trail surfaces with awards live music and proceeds benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps.