Trail Running calendar near Austin 2025-2026

Run the Up Around The Bend Trail Run in scenic Colorado Bend, where waterfalls, springs and dramatic rock formations frame challenging and rewarding trails. Multiple distances suit all levels and every runner gets swag; sign up by Jan 29 to..

Celebrate Mardi Gras Madness in San Antonio with festive races from a Kids Dash to 10K and virtual options. Enjoy beads, a DJ, a costume contest, finisher medals and race tees for all ages.

Take on OUTLAST San Antonio, a six hour trail endurance challenge where you run a 5K loop every hour to stay in the race. Tackle rugged singletrack and earn patches, medals and a T shirt while chasing local rankings and a national leaderboa..

Hit rugged trails near Austin at The Great Springs Trail Race on March 7, 2026, with distances from 5K and 10K to half marathon, marathon, 50K and a youth mile. Tackle rocky jeep roads, steep climbs, creek crossings and scenic single track..

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.

Tackle wooded rolling trails at Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX on Mar 21 with distances from 5K to the marathon plus ruck and weight carry events. Enjoy family fun, food trucks, live music and wellness amenities like sauna and cold plunge.

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.

Tackle rugged single track, stream crossings, and wildflower strewn trails at Hells Hills Trail Race in Smithville TX on April 4. Distances from 10k to 50 mile plus ruck and youth options make it a perfect challenge for all.

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 on April 25, 2026 offers distances from a youth 1 mi to a 52.4 mi double marathon on a scenic looped course. Run through meadows, creek crossings and over a granite dome for a memorable trail day.

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.

Run the Austin Trail Experience at Reveille Peak Ranch on May 17, 2026, a Spartan Trail through classic central Texas singletrack, slickrock and cactus. Choose a 10K and enjoy a weekend that also features Spartan obstacle races.

Run the San Gabriel River single track through Georgetown parks with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 km ultramarathon. Chip timing, river views, and a youth finisher medal make it a memorable spring trail outing.

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.