Trail Running calendar near Bend 2025-2026

Start 2026 on trails at the Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge, Jan 1 and 2 at Shaffer Bend Park. Choose ultramarathon loops or shorter 5K and kids 1K routes with limestone bluffs, wooded trails and Colorado River views.

Kick off 2026 on scenic trails at the River Ranch Resolution Run in Liberty Hill, Texas on January 31. Choose from 50k to 5k distances plus a youth mile and enjoy rolling meadows, river views and century old live oaks.

Hit the trails at McKinney Falls State Park on February 21, 2026 for The Stampede, a twisty, creek crossing trail race inside Austin. Choose from 10k 20k or 30k distances and enjoy challenging climbs and scenic singletrack.

Take on rocky lakeside trails at Dana Peak Park near Stillhouse Hollow Lake with multiple distances from 10K to a 60K ultramarathon. Expect tree shaded climbs, stunning lake views, camping and a festival vibe for runners of all levels.

Run through scenic Colorado Bend State Park on Feb 21, 2026 in Bend, Texas, with routes from a 52.4 mile ultra down to a youth run. Enjoy waterfalls, streams and fresh air plus participant swag and finisher medals.

Goliath's 50 in Killeen Texas is a trail endurance event on rolling equestrian trails offering distances from 5K to 50 mile. Expect rugged loops, well stocked aid stations, a finisher medal and a 50 mile belt buckle.

Hippo Trail Fest invites trail lovers to Hutto on March 21 for a fun and challenging day of wooded loops, creek crossings, and upbeat trail vibes. Distances range from a 5K and youth mile up to a 50K plus ruck and weight carry options.

Get lost in the fun at The Maze, a trail race through twisting trails, creek crossings and climbs in Austin on March 21, 2026. Choose from 10K, 20K or 30K distances and tackle an adventurous course close to town.

Race rolling hills, stream crossings and riverside trail at Parrie Haynes Ranch in Ricochet's Riot. Pick distances from 50k to a youth mile or try the 21 or older Beer Mile, plus food trucks and a beer trailer after the races.

Join the Rodeo Stampede in Marble Falls, Texas for a festival style race day with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Pick your challenge and soak up scenic hill country trails and lively post race vibes.

Bluebonnet Trail Run at Turkey Bend in Marble Falls offers scenic lake and wildflower trails, distances from kids 2K to a 50 mile ultra, and handcrafted wooden finisher medals. Net proceeds benefit youth running programs.

Run scenic looped trails at Reveille Peak Ranch through meadows, creek crossings and a huge granite dome. Distances from a youth 1 mile to a 52.4 mile double marathon make this a challenging, picturesque trail weekend.

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.

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.

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.

River's Edge Trail Race in Georgetown features scenic single track runs and mountain bike races along the San Gabriel River. Distances from youth mile to 50 km, with technical trails, aid stations and a fun community vibe.

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.

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.