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.

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.

On March 21, 2026 join the Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto, Texas for a lively day of trail runs, ruck divisions, youth races and the quirky Hippo Haul weight carry race. Choose from 1 mile youth, 5 km, 10 km and ruck options up to 20 mile and 50..

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.

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..

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 Trail Run in Johnson City tests runners on rocky single track with about 1,400 feet of climbing and scenic Hill Country views. Distances from 5K to 100K plus a ruck division, stocked aid stations and finisher awards.

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.

Tackle the Armadillo Trail Run 10K at Reveille Peak Ranch on May 17 as part of the Austin Trail Experience and Spartan Trail weekend. Expect rugged central Texas singletrack, slickrock and cactus for a true off road challenge.

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.

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.

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.

Run the Mellow Trail Race Sept 12 2026 at Pace Bend Park near Spicewood Texas with a scenic finish on Lake Travis. Choose from 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 10k, 5k and a youth mile on technical rocky trails with staffed aid stations.