Trail Running calendar near Austin 2026-2027

The finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series takes runners through the unique geological landscapes of Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet. This course offers the series' most elevation gain on a mix of technical trails, rock domes, and wooded..

Beat the heat at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon in O. P. Schnabel Park, San Antonio, on August 16, 2026. Choose from a kids dash up to the 13.1 mile half, enjoy on course aid, finish line snacks, great swag, and festive awards.

A trail running event on September 12, 2026 at Pace Bend Park offering marathon, half, 10k, 5k, and a youth one mile on rocky, rooty trails that loop around a peninsula into Lake Travis with a lakeside finish area.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park presented by Bigfoot Running Company offering distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon plus a costume contest, medals for all finishers, timed results, post-race awards and on-course aid statio..

This trail race begins in the depths of Natural Bridge Caverns before emerging onto scenic hillside trails. Runners can choose from several distances, including a Last Person Standing format and a youth race. The event supports the Great Sp..

Trail running at Dana Peak Park on rocky lakeshore trails with single-loop 10K, 20K, 50K and 100K options, mandatory hydration, multiple aid stations, cupless service, drop bag and pacer rules, and finisher medals and awards.

Join the Day of the Dead Half Marathon in San Antonio on October 4, 2026, with race options from kids dash to half marathon or virtual entry on scenic lakes and trail surfaces. Costume contest, music and a post race festival add family fun.

Scenic lakeside and forest trail races at Lake Somerville offer multiple distances from a youth one mile to a 50 km, plus ruck divisions; the course is well marked with aid stations and a Friday pre-race tailgate at the race hub.

A 5K run/walk supporting Hope Alliance in their mission against family and sexual violence. The event takes place on the scenic Randy Morrow Trail in Georgetown's San Gabriel Park. It features age-group awards and is promoted as a family-fr..

This autumn trail running event features a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 12-hour endurance run on the scenic paths of Turkey Bend near Lake Travis. Runners will experience rolling terrain, lake views, and autumn colors. All finish..

Trail run at Eisenhower Park on October 24 2026 using a 3.3 mile loop with 53K 27K 10K and 5K options plus virtual entries; cupless aid stations, bag drop for longer distances, costume contest and chip timing.

Run through golden autumn meadows and wooded trails at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in the Texas Hill Country. Choose from distances including a 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 12-hour endurance challenge. Your participation sup..

Mujeres and Marigolds is a women-only trail run at Rocky Hill Ranch in Texas. It features six distances from 5k to 100k on a rolling course. The event includes free camping, on-site amenities, and unique finisher awards.

Trail ultraruns at Lake Georgetown featuring 100K, 50K, 15K and a 15K ruck on rocky, jeep road and road surfaces. The 100K follows a 31.1 mile loop with substantial elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

Event Details The Turkey Shuffle is a running event held in November at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park in San Antonio, Texas. The event features multiple distances, including a Kids Dash, a 1 Mile Run, a 5K, a 10K, a "Volunteer then Run..

Trail races and virtual options at Government Canyon State Natural Area on November 7, 2026, offering 15K and 8K distances. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Government Canyon, limited to 300 participants with finisher medals and aid..

El Taco Loco is a trail running festival in San Antonio, Texas, offering a wide range of distances from a 5K to a 100-mile ultra. Runners will explore the scenic single-track trails and meadows along the Medina River at the Land Heritage In..

A multi distance trail event at Bluff Creek Ranch near Warda TX on November 14 2026, featuring looped courses with varied terrain, chip timing, midway and start finish aid stations, a cupless policy, and a youth 1 mile run for ages 12 and u..

The Austin Rattler Run offers trail distances of 10-mile, 20-mile, and 50K on a looped course at Reveille Peak Ranch in Texas. The 50K serves as a qualifier for the Leadville Trail 100 Run. A post race celebration includes music, food, and..

Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park in Lago Vista offer distances from 5K to 100 miles, with stocked aid stations, campsite options, finishers medals, and Leave No Trace guidelines.