Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

Join the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in San Antonio for a festive run with multiple distances for all ages. All finishers get a medal and shirt, with trophies for top performers. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with music, snacks, and sceni..

Experience a technical nighttime trail race at Muleshoe Bend near Austin. Choose from distances including 5K to 60K and a youth mile on rocky technical terrain through the scenic Lower Colorado River region.

Experience a multi distance trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville. Run through shaded pine forests on a 10km single track loop with distances ranging from 10km to various ultramarathons and relays.

Dive into the Shark Week Showdown, an ocean-themed race at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park. Choose from a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip-timed 5K, or 10K, all featuring music and finisher medals. The event includes youth pricing, various volunteer op..

Experience a night trail run through the rugged canyons and natural springs of Colorado Bend State Park. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 5K to 60K plus a special youth mile and rucking options.

Experience a rigorous trail event at Pearsall Park featuring hilly courses and summer conditions. Runners enjoy professional timing, a commemorative singlet, and a post race taco breakfast in San Antonio.

The Caliente Off Road 5K takes runners on a new cross-country style course through Long Branch Park. This event is part of the Centex Race Series, where all finishers earn points. The first 120 registrants are guaranteed a race shirt and ba..

A night trail event at Land Heritage Institute on August 1, 2026 offering 5K, 17K, 35K, 50K and a 17K ruck option; headlamps and minimum water carry are required and aid stations provide food and hydration.

Experience the finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch. Navigate rock domes and technical single track with distances ranging from a youth mile to a 60K ultramarathon.

Event Format OUTLAST is a six-hour endurance challenge. Runners attempt to complete a 5K trail loop every hour, on the hour. To remain in the event, each lap must be finished within the allotted hour. Participants who finish early wait unti..

Experience the natural beauty of O. P. Schnabel Park at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon, 5K, and kids dash through scenic Texas trails.

Experience an inaugural trail race through four unique ecosystems at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Choose from four distances on technical single track trails featuring scenic Colorado River overlooks and the historic Lost Pines.

A multi-day trail running weekend at Camp Buckner in Burnet Texas offering distances from 5K to a 50K plus a youth race, with packet pickup, fully serviced aid stations, finisher medals and a required park waiver.

Experience a unique lake party and trail run on the scenic shores of Lake Travis. Choose from multiple distances and finish your race with a cooling dip in the water at Pace Bend Park.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon. Costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, live DJ, awards and post race refreshments.

Experience a unique trail race starting inside the Natural Bridge Caverns before winding through beautiful wooded hills. Choose from standard distances or test your grit in the Last Person Standing endurance challenge.

Trail races at Dana Peak Park along Stillhouse Hollow Lake with looped 10K, 20K, 50K and 100K options. Rocky, lake-hugging trails include aid stations and require runners to carry personal hydration.

Celebrate tradition at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Live Oak. Choose from various distances through scenic parks and enjoy a festive post race atmosphere with live music and Mexican treats.

Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Somerville State Park at this multi-distance trail event. Run through shaded forests and lakeside paths with options ranging from a youth mile to a 50 km ultra.

The Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 10, 2026 at Fritz Park in Hutto. This flat, scenic 5K features a beginner-friendly course with awards for top finishers. Registration includes a t-shirt and suppo..