Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

Experience the Bluebonnet Trail Run at Turkey Bend with scenic Lake Travis views, wooded trails and peak bluebonnet blooms across distances for all ages. Proceeds benefit youth running programs and finishers get a wooden bluebonnet medal.

Join the Rodeo Stampede in San Antonio on March 29 for a family friendly run at The Rim with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all, plus a Cowboy Costume Contest and festive on course support.

Hells Hills Trail Race at Rocky Hill Ranch offers distances from 10 km up to 50 miles plus a youth mile, winding through steep hills, streams, and wildflower fields. Onsite camping, a lively race hub by the pond, and a supportive trail vibe..

Spring Fling San Antonio at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on April 12, 2026 offers races for all ages, from a kids dash to 10K and virtual entries. Enjoy mixed surface trails, chip timing for 5K and 10K, awards, and fun volunteer perks.

Pandora's Box of Rox is a trail race at Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet, Texas, from a 1 mile youth run up to a 52 mile double marathon. Lakeside start and finish, granite domes, creek crossings and on site camping make for a memorable weekend.

Desert Wolf is a rugged trail and ultra at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Johnson City, with distances from 5K to 100K plus a 25K ruck. Expect rocky single track, a challenging 15 mile loop, hearty aid stations, finisher swag and awards.

Join the Wiener Run 5K and 10K in San Antonio on May 2 for fun runs, live music, finisher medals and a hot dog at the finish. Proceeds help a local wiener dog rescue and organizers will collect dog food and treats at the park.

Discover the Pechanga Trail Run in Spicewood, Texas on May 2, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k plus a youth race. Scenic singletrack, friendly aid stations, and a festive vibe welcome runners of all levels.

Run the Texas Switchback in Johnson City on May 2, 2026, a single track trail festival with distances from 5k to marathon, live bluegrass, local food trucks and a post race dip in Flat Creek. Voted Austin's best trail race.

Explore Bastrop State Park trails at the Wildflower Trail Races, a two day festival offering 5k to 50k, rucking and family fun. New routes and a new start finish area make this a must do wildflower season trail weekend.

Run under the stars at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet TX with endurance formats, shorter races and team relays. Nighttime course features climbs, chairlift access for youth, swag and awards decided by gun time.

On May 17, 2026 tackle classic central Texas singletrack at the Armadillo Trail Run, part of Spartan Trail weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch. Expect slickrock and cactus sections on a rewarding 10K through scenic Hill Country.

River's Edge Trail Race in Georgetown delivers scenic single track along the San Gabriel River with distances from a youth mile to a 50 km ultra, plus mountain bike laps and an E bike class. Expect rugged trails, river views, and chip timin..

Enjoy a scenic all terrain 5K across Luckenbach trails and stream crossings, with finisher medal and race swag. Stay for live Texas style country music and a separate Beer Mile for participants 21 and up.

Celebrate the 1980s at Running Through the Decades in San Antonio with an 80s playlist, pre race costume contest and a fun half marathon plus 5K, quarter and kids runs. In person and virtual options, medals and shirts for all.

Hit the Madrone Trail and soak up Canyon Lake views at the Great Springs Trail Race in Canyon Park on June 6, 2026. Options range from youth one mile to 50K, with after race festivities and proceeds supporting the Great Springs Project.

Experience night trail running at Capt'n Karl's Trail Series Pedernales Falls in Johnson City, Texas on June 6 to 7. Distances range from a Sunset 5K and youth mile to an ultra 60K, all set in scenic Pedernales Falls State Park.

Bring island energy to Southside Lions Park for The Big Kahuna 5K and 10K on June 20, 2026. Enjoy music, leis, medals, a Kids Dash, and in person or virtual options for runners of every pace.

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in San Antonio on June 27, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Distances from a Kids Dash to the 13.1 mile half include course support and a shirt plus finisher medal.

Tackle rocky, technical trails at Capt'n Karl's Trail Series Muleshoe Bend, June 27 to 28, 2026 in Spicewood TX. Part of the Night Trail Run Series, it offers distances from 60K to 5K through wooded, hilly terrain for all abilities.