Trail Running calendar near Austin 2025-2026

Cupid's Gauntlet is a scenic but demanding trail race at Dana Peak Park on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, with rocky climbs, shaded singletrack and lake viewpoints. Distances range from 10K to 60K, perfect for casual trail runners and ultrarunners..

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..

Test yourself at the Great Springs Trail Race in Del Valle, TX, with distances from a youth mile to 50K on scenic, well marked single track loops featuring climbs and creek crossings. Proceeds support the Great Springs Project.

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.

Run trails at Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto with marathon, half, 10K, 5K, ruck divisions and a playful Hippo Haul challenge. Enjoy rolling forest loops, live music, food trucks and a festival vibe for all ages.

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 features rugged single track, steep climbs, stream crossings and wildflower views across distances from 10 km to 50 mile. Camping, chip timing and ruck and you..

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 offers looped trail races from a youth 1 mile up to a 52.4 mile double marathon. Expect meadows, creek crossings, granite dome climbs and a lakeside finish with on course support.

Run Desert Wolf at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch with distances from 5K to 100K, including a ruck option. Rocky singletrack, rolling hills, aid stations, and medals and buckles make for a challenging Texas trail weekend.

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.

Race a rugged 10K on May 17, 2026 through classic central Texas singletrack, slickrock and cactus at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet. Part of the Spartan Trail weekend, this scenic technical course delivers trail vibes and festival energy.

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.