Trail Running calendar near Dripping Springs 2026-2027

Run looped trails through shaded pine forest at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville on July 18, with distances from 10K to 200K and relays. Enjoy full aid stations, chip timing, a custom medal and free race photos on a scenic multi loop course.

Run Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Colorado Bend State Park on July 18 and 19, 2026 and explore cliffs, caves, springs and waterfalls under the stars. Choose distances from a youth mile to 60K with race swag for timely registrants.

Take on rugged trails at Pearsall Park in San Antonio on July 19, 2026 with 25k, 10k, and 5k options for every trail runner. Finishers get a custom medal, race singlet and taco breakfast while DJs and photographers keep the party going.

Run Capt'n Karl's at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, Texas on August 8 and 9, 2026 for a rugged, scenic weekend across rock domes, single track and wooded hills. Distances span 1 mile youth to 60K on technical terrain with steep climbs.

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.

Take on scenic trails at Pace Bend Park near Lake Travis with distances from marathon to a youth one mile for all levels. Expect rocky single loop terrain, well stocked aid stations, and a lakeside finish.

Dress as a hero or villain and join a festive run at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio. Choose from a kids dash, mile, 5K, quarter or half marathon, and enjoy a costume contest, DJ, awards and on site refreshments.

Start your run a quarter mile underground in the Natural Bridge Caverns at this multi distance trail event. Distances range from youth 1 mile to 16 miles, plus Last Person Standing and ruck divisions for those seeking a tougher test.

Dana Peak Trail Run loops through rocky, tree lined trails on Stillhouse Hollow Lake with scenic water views and steady climbs. Options from 10K to 100K challenge all runners; bring your own hydration due to a cupless policy.

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.

Run scenic trails around Lake Travis at the Autumn Harvest on October 11, 2026, with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 12 hour endurance challenge. Enjoy rolling terrain, lake viewpoints and fall foliage, with marked night sections and..

Cactus Rose at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera TX features 100, 50, 25 mile and ruck races on a rugged 25 mile loop with big climbs and rocky, technical terrain. Support is limited so come prepared and self sufficient.

SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run, Oct 24, 2026 at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, offers in person and virtual entries from 5K to 53K. Looped Time Warp course is rocky and root strewn with short paved bits and all finishers get a shirt and medal..

Fields of Gold Trail Run at Shaffer Bend offers 5K to 50K races and a 12 Hour Endurance Challenge on scenic meadow and lakeside trails. Earn a finisher medal and shirt and enjoy a post race harvest while supporting youth running programs.

Mujeres & Marigolds is a women only trail run at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, TX on October 24, 2026, with distances from 5k to 100k across rolling trail terrain. Expect full aid stations, camping, great swag and awards.

Join the Turkey Shuffle on November 7 in San Antonio for family friendly Kids Dash, 1 Mile and timed 5K and 10K races plus virtual entry. Enjoy music, snacks, awards, a costume contest and finisher shirts and medals.

El Taco Loco is a scenic trail run along the Medina River at the Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio, TX. Distances range from 5K to 100M with relay and ruck options, staffed aid stations, medals and free race photos.

Hit the trails at the Wild Hare Trail Race in Warda Texas on Saturday November 14, 2026, with distances from a family youth run to 50 miles on scenic ranch loops. Expect great swag, friendly vibes, and a classic Texas trail challenge.

Run scenic single track and jeep roads at the Life Time Austin Rattler Run in Burnet Texas on Nov 15 2026, with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K options. The 50K is a Leadville qualifier and aid stations keep you fueled.

Run scenic trails along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park in Lago Vista, Texas, with distances from 5K to 100 miles to challenge every runner. Enjoy aid stations, finishers medals, and camping options for a full weekend adventure.