Trail Running calendar near Downtown 2026-2027

Muddy Dash Austin is a 5K mud run at Travis County Fair Grounds on May 16, 2026 featuring obstacles, mud pits, slides, and festival style pre and after parties with music, food, and beer. Registration offers value and VIP packages and a don..

Austins Backyard Marathon on May 23, 2026 in Central Texas uses a last person standing format of repeated 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loops. Medals are given for completing at least one loop and for half marathon, marathon and ultra distances.

A remembrance run at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls honoring the fallen through movement. Natural limestone trails are marked and basic hydration is provided in a cup-less format.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the historic grounds of Luckenbach Texas featuring stream crossings and live country music. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a social beer mile and fun run for teams and individuals.

An 80s themed race day at Eisenhower Park offering in person and virtual distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon, with a costume contest, DJ music, medals and age group awards.

An evening 5K around Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail in Austin with a Finish Line Party, event shirt, two complimentary margaritas, and proceeds supporting The Trail Conservancy.

A trail race at Canyon Park on June 6, 2026 with multiple distances around a 7.8 mile loop near Canyon Lake. The event features detailed course markings, cupless aid stations, chip timing and support for the Great Springs Project.

Experience the longest running night trail series in the country at Pedernales Falls. Choose from distances ranging from a youth mile to 60K and enjoy a unique evening of trail running in the Texas Hill Country.

A night trail running event at Guadalupe River State Park offering 50K, 25K, 8K and an 8K RUCK on rocky single-track; headlamps are required and participants must bring their own water system.

Tropical themed race day at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio with a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5K and 10K plus a virtual distance. Event features leis, race tees, finisher medals, aid stations and volunteer options.

Bigfoot Running Company's Red, White and Blue event in San Antonio on June 27, 2026 offers in-person and virtual half marathon options plus shorter races, chip timing for longer distances, age-group awards, and shirts and medals for all fin..

Experience a technical nighttime trail race at Muleshoe Bend near Austin. Choose from distances including 5K to 60K and a youth mile on rocky technical terrain through the scenic Lower Colorado River region.

A themed race day by Bigfoot Running Company at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park offering a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, volunteer options, and a virtual run on July 11, 2026.

Experience a rigorous trail event at Pearsall Park featuring hilly courses and summer conditions. Runners enjoy professional timing, a commemorative singlet, and a post race taco breakfast in San Antonio.

A night trail running event at Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio offering 5K to 50K distances, ruck options, marked dirt trails, aid stations, finisher medals and participation in the Texas Summer Night Series.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Johnson City TX where runners complete a 5K every hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and national leaderboard ranking.

A multi distance running event at O. P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio with chip timing for longer races, aid stations, awards, finish line rally, volunteer options, and a virtual half marathon.

Trail races at McKinney Roughs Nature Park on September 5, 2026 range from 5K to marathon plus a one hour timed challenge, featuring single track trails, river overlooks, and series buckles for half and full finishers.

A memorial climb at the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio on September 11, 2026, honoring 344 fallen firefighters, 70 law enforcement officers and nine EMS tags. Participation is open to first responders, military and civilians.

A trail event at Pace Bend Park on September 12, 2026 offering distances from 5k to marathon plus a youth mile. The course is a looped route with rocky, rooty trails, marked routes, staffed aid stations, and a finish placed near Lake Travis..