Trail Running calendar near Bend 2026-2027

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.

Run the Stampede at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin on Feb 21, 2026 along twisty trails with creek crossings and climbs. Choose 10k, 20k or 30k and enjoy a scenic, challenging trail day.

Test your limits on rocky, scenic trails around Stillhouse Hollow Lake at Cupid's Gauntlet, a February trail race with 60K, marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Steep climbs, tree covered singletrack and lake views make every mile memor..

Up Around The Bend Trail Run in Bend, Texas on February 21, 2026 invites runners to scenic trails around Colorado Bend with waterfalls, streams, springs and striking rock formations. Distances range from youth and 10k to half and ultra dist..

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 in Hutto, Texas mixes trail runs, ruck races, a youth mile and the playful Hippo Haul weight carry across scenic wooded loops. Enjoy cold plunge pools, a sauna, live music, food trucks and family fun.

Run The Maze in Austin on March 21, 2026, a trail race winding through well traveled paths with twists, creeks and climbs. Pick 10K, 20K or 30K to test your trail skills and enjoy a lively city trail atmosphere.

Ricochet's Riot at Parrie Haynes Ranch near Killeen, Texas offers trail races from 5k to 50k through rolling hills, stream crossings and riverside trails. Stick around for the Beer Mile, food trucks and a beer trailer for a festive postrace..

Run the Rodeo Stampede Austin at Marble Falls Mustang Stadium with distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon across scenic park and trail surfaces. All finishers get a shirt and medal, plus a Cowboy Costume Contest, snacks and race day..

Experience the Bluebonnet Trail Run at Turkey Bend with scenic Lake Travis views, wooded trails and peak bluebonnet blooms across distances for all ages. Proceeds benefit youth running programs and finishers get a wooden bluebonnet medal.

Pandora's Box of Rox is a trail race at Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet, Texas, from a 1 mile youth run up to a 52 mile double marathon. Lakeside start and finish, granite domes, creek crossings and on site camping make for a memorable weekend.

Desert Wolf is a rugged trail and ultra at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Johnson City, with distances from 5K to 100K plus a 25K ruck. Expect rocky single track, a challenging 15 mile loop, hearty aid stations, finisher swag and awards.

Discover the Pechanga Trail Run in Spicewood, Texas on May 2, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k plus a youth race. Scenic singletrack, friendly aid stations, and a festive vibe welcome runners of all levels.

Run the Texas Switchback in Johnson City on May 2, 2026, a single track trail festival with distances from 5k to marathon, live bluegrass, local food trucks and a post race dip in Flat Creek. Voted Austin's best trail race.

Run under the stars at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet TX with endurance formats, shorter races and team relays. Nighttime course features climbs, chairlift access for youth, swag and awards decided by gun time.

A trail running event at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet Texas featuring narrow singletrack, slickrock, and cactus. The weekend includes a Spartan Trail 10K and Spartan obstacle course races alongside spectator options.

River's Edge Trail Race in Georgetown delivers scenic single track along the San Gabriel River with distances from a youth mile to a 50 km ultra, plus mountain bike laps and an E bike class. Expect rugged trails, river views, and chip timin..

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 night trail running at Capt'n Karl's Trail Series Pedernales Falls in Johnson City, Texas on June 6 to 7. Distances range from a Sunset 5K and youth mile to an ultra 60K, all set in scenic Pedernales Falls State Park.

Tackle rocky, technical trails at Capt'n Karl's Trail Series Muleshoe Bend, June 27 to 28, 2026 in Spicewood TX. Part of the Night Trail Run Series, it offers distances from 60K to 5K through wooded, hilly terrain for all abilities.