Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Burnet Texas at the Inks Lake Trail Run and Ruck. Choose from distances ranging from a one mile youth run to a fifty kilometer ultra marathon on scenic park trails.

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

Fields of Gold is a trail running event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offering distances from 5K to 50K plus timed endurance challenges, scenic meadow and lakeside courses, and proceeds that support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

A women's only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch on October 24, 2026 offering multiple distances from 5 km to 100 km, plus a 100 km relay, full aid stations, cupless fueling, camping, and finisher awards including buckles for 50 km and 100 km..

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

Big Texas Ultra is a two day trail event in Georgetown, Texas offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail. Courses include an out and back 15K and a 50K loop with notable elevation gain.

A family friendly running event at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a Kids Dash to a 10K, music, a costume contest, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.

Trail running at the Land Heritage Institute on November 14, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 100M, a 104K relay and ruck division, full aid stations, camping and a costume contest.

Trail races on a 7.8 mile loop at Bluff Creek Ranch near Warda TX, with 50mi, 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth mile, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping.

Trail races at Reveille Peak Ranch on November 15, 2026 offering 10M, 20M and 50K with aid stations, awards, and Leadville Trail 100 qualification.

Test your endurance at this Last Person Standing event in Marble Falls. Complete a 4.17 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner of the Summit Backyard Ultra.

Trail event at Hippo Social Club in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on dirt trails featuring leaves, rocks, roots and changing inclines. Post-trot music, bonfire, kids zone and a pajama donation drive support local trails and The Pa..

Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on course support. Pacers are permitted for the 50 and 100 mile events under specific registration and conduct ru..

A Thanksgiving themed race day in San Antonio on November 29, 2026 featuring a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, a virtual option, and a volunteer plus run choice with event swag and chip timing.

A trail running weekend in Liberty Hill near Austin on December 5, 2026, with distances from a 1-mile youth run to a 50K at a historic ranch by the San Gabriel River. Registration opens December 9, 2025 and fees range from $15.00 to $135.00..

A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.

A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.

Jingle Trails is a chip-timed trail race at McAllister Park on December 12, 2026, offering 20k, 10k and 5k courses on technical dirt and single track. Finishers receive a medal and event swag, and overall and masters awards are presented.