Trail Running calendar near Austin 2025-2026

Run the SARR Prickly Pear on March 7, 2026 at McAllister Park in San Antonio with 50K, 15K or 5K options available in person or virtually. Enjoy scenic natural trails dotted with prickly pear, rocks and roots in a friendly, limited field.

Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto, TX on March 21, 2026 features trail races from a youth mile to marathon, ruck divisions, and the playful Hippo Haul weight carry. Expect scenic forest trails, aid stations, and a festive weekend vibe.

Ricochet's Riot offers trail races from 5k to 50k across rolling hills, stream crossings, and riverside singletrack. Finish the day with a festive Beer Mile for 21 plus runners and enjoy food trucks and drinks at Parrie Haynes Ranch.

Run among bluebonnets at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, TX on March 29, 2026. Distances from kids 2K to 50 mile ultra, in person or virtual, with a handcrafted wooden finisher medal and proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park yout..

Join the Rodeo Stampede in San Antonio on March 29 for fun runs from a kids dash to a half marathon, in person or virtual. Wear your best cowboy costume, earn a buckle style medal and a race shirt while enjoying scenic trails and paths.

Hells Hills Trail Race at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville Texas on April 4, 2026 offers distances from youth 1 mile to 50 miles. Enjoy pine forests, wildflowers, stream crossings and rolling hills with aid stations and onsite camping.

Join Spring Fling in San Antonio on April 12, 2026 for family friendly distances from a kids dash to 10K on scenic park and trail courses. Enjoy music, medals, shirts and post race snacks for a festive community run.

Pandora's Box of Rox at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet Texas features trail distances from youth 1 mi to a 52.4 mi ultra. Expect meadows, creek crossings and a granite dome, plus aid stations, camping and course support.

Run rugged Texas trails at Desert Wolf on May 2 in Johnson City, with distances from 5K to a 100K across Flat Creek Crossing Ranch and Pedernales Falls State Park. Expect rocky single track, remote stretches and generous aid.

Wiener Run 5K and 10K on May 2, 2026 at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio is a playful community run that supports a local wiener dog rescue. In person and virtual options, with kids runs, medals and on site dog food and toy collection.

Hit the scenic Spicewood trails on May 2 for the Pechanga Trail Run, with distances from a 5k to a challenging 50k plus a youth race. Enjoy rugged singletrack, big views, and a welcoming race day vibe for all abilities.

Nighttime trail running at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet TX offers solo 12 hour challenges, relays and short distance races. Youth ride the chairlift for a downhill mile and all entries include race swag.

Tackle the Armadillo Trail Run 10K at Reveille Peak Ranch on May 17 as part of the Austin Trail Experience and Spartan Trail weekend. Expect rugged central Texas singletrack, slickrock and cactus for a true off road challenge.

Run or ride along the scenic San Gabriel River at River's Edge Trail Race in Georgetown TX on May 23 with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 km ultra. Tackle technical single track, enjoy riverside views, aid stations and an e bike class..

Run a scenic 5K through Luckenbach trails with a finisher medal, race swag and free parking, then stick around for live Texas style country music. Opt into the post race Beer Mile for extra fun.

Run back to the 1980s at Eisenhower Park with 80s music, a live DJ, and a pre race costume contest. Distances from Kids Dash to half marathon plus a virtual option mean fun for every pace, with medals and shirts for all finishers.

Rise in the Pines offers a scenic 10K loop through pine forest trails with small hills, and distances from 10K to 200K plus relays. Full aid, chip timing, custom medals and free photos welcome runners of all levels.

Run the Summer Meltdown at O P Schnabel Park in San Antonio for scenic trails, on course aid, and a fun finish line rally with food and drinks. Multiple distances from kids dash to half marathon and a virtual option.

Mellow Trail Race at Pace Bend Park serves rocky singletrack and lakeside views on a scenic Lake Travis peninsula. Distances from youth 1 mile to 26.2 miles on marked loops with aid stations and a lakeside finish.

Join Bigfoot Running Company in San Antonio for Heroes and Villains at Southside Lions Park. Choose from kids dash to half marathon, dress up for the costume contest with prizes, and stick around for music, awards and post race festivities.