Trail Running calendar near Austin 2025-2026

Take on Hells Hills Trail Race on April 4, 2026 at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville TX, with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a rugged 50 mile course. Scenic hill country trails feature stream crossings, pines and wildflowers.

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.

Discover scenic trails at Reveille Peak Ranch on April 25, 2026 with distances from a 1 mile youth run up to a 52 mile ultra, plus options for every runner. Expect great swag for early sign ups and a friendly Texas trail vibe.

Desert Wolf near Austin at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City offers 5K to 100K trail and ultra runs across rugged ranch and Pedernales Falls Park terrain. Expect rocky single track, remote stretches, full aid and finisher buckles.

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.

Experience rugged Texas trails at the Pechanga Trail Run in Spicewood on May 2, 2026, with distances from 50k and marathon to 5k and a youth run. Festive name and great scenery make this a can’t miss community race day.

Texas Switchback returns to Johnson City, TX on May 2, 2026, with 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon options on scenic single track trails. Enjoy volunteer support, live bluegrass, a local food truck and a post race dip in Flat Creek.

Explore scenic single track through the Lost Pines at Bastrop State Park on May 9 and 10, with distances from 5K to 50K plus rucking and family races. New start, revised routes and double day challenges promise an unmissable trail weekend.

Run beneath the stars at Spider Mountain Trail Race in Burnet, Texas on May 16 and 17, 2026. Lift served trails and options from youth miles to 12 hour endurance races plus ruck and team relays make this a weekend of spirited trail running.

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.

Join River's Edge Trail Race on May 23, 2026 at the Katy Trailhead in Georgetown. Trail runs from 5 miles to 50 km, youth races and mountain bike courses follow scenic single track along the San Gabriel River. All ages welcome.

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.

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.

Run the Great Springs Trail Race at Canyon Lake on June 6, 2026, with distances from a challenging 50K to a family friendly youth mile. Enjoy scenic Madrone Trail views and on site post race festivities.

Experience moonlit trails at Pedernales Falls State Park on June 6 and 7, 2026 with night races from a youth mile to a 60K. Join the Capt'n Karl's community for scenic evening runs, a youth race, and referral rewards for registrants.

Join the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in San Antonio on June 27, 2026 for a festive race day. Options span from a kids dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon, with volunteer then run and virtual choices available.

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.

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 under the stars in Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at scenic Colorado Bend State Park, featuring cliffs, caves, springs and waterfalls. Choose distances from 5K to 60K plus youth, ruck and virtual options for all levels.

Take on rugged trails at Pearsall Park in San Antonio on July 19, 2026 with 25k, 10k, and 5k options for every trail runner. Finishers get a custom medal, race singlet and taco breakfast while DJs and photographers keep the party going.