Austin
Trail Running Calendar near Austin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Austin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail running at Krause Springs, Spicewood with 5k to 50k distances plus a youth run, aid stations, medals, on-site activities, and a cupless format. The event is postponed due to severe weather; transfer and reschedule options are offered.
September 2026
A multi-distance trail event at McKinney Roughs Nature Park featuring single-track terrain, river overlooks, an 8-hour solo or relay format, and a half marathon ruck division.
Two-mile community run on the CPHS Cross Country Course in Cedar Park with vendor booths and same-day competitive races; registration May 6 to Sept 4, fee $30.
An untimed, family friendly fun run on the Violet Crown Trail in Austin on September 26, 2026, with a finish line celebration and proceeds supporting trail stewardship.
October 2026
A two day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop offering distances from 5K to a Backyard Ultra that runs hourly loops until one runner remains.
November 2026
Two-day trail ultra in Georgetown, TX featuring 15K events, 50K and 100K distances, ruck divisions, marked aid stations, and series championship prizes.
Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.
Trail event at Hippo Social Club in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on dirt trails featuring leaves, rocks, roots and changing inclines. Post-trot music, bonfire, kids zone and a pajama donation drive support local trails and The Pajama Progr..
Trail races from 5K to 200K along the Colorado River at McKinney Roughs Park, with aid stations, pacer rules and a half marathon ruck division.
December 2026
Trail races from 5K to 50K on December 5, 2026 at Canyon of the Eagles near Lake Buchanan with marked laps, aid stations, and a youth mile.
A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.
Outlast Austin is a trail endurance event in Dripping Springs where runners attempt a 5K each hour for six or twelve hours, earning patches, medals, and leaderboard ranking.
January 2027
Trail races at River Ranch County Park in Liberty Hill offering 5k, 10k, 13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 50k and youth distances across meadowland and woodland trails.
Trail event at Lake Bastrop offering multiple distances from 5K to 250K, lap format ultras, an 8 hour timed event, and ruck divisions over MLK weekend.
Trail races at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on January 23, 2027, with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and a youth 1 mile; youth racers receive a finisher medal and parents may run with children at no cost.
February 2027
March 2027