Trail Running calendar near Dripping Springs 2026-2027

A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.

Jingle Trails is a chip-timed trail race at McAllister Park on December 12, 2026, offering 20k, 10k and 5k courses on technical dirt and single track. Finishers receive a medal and event swag, and overall and masters awards are presented.

A multi-distance trail race at Buescher State Park with options from 1M to 104k including relays, two full aid stations with Texas style food, cupless aid, camping and a 500 runner limit across December 12 and 13.

A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.

Outlast San Antonio is a 6 hour trail challenge where participants run a 5K each hour and aim to complete six laps for a premium medal. Finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top performers.

Holiday race at McAllister Park with a Kids Dash, 1-mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual option, costume contest, and finishers receiving a shirt and medal.

A multi-distance New Year trail event at the Canyon of the Eagles near Austin, Texas. Races range from kids and 5K up to a 50K ultramarathon, with aid stations, finisher medals, camping options, and Leave No Trace practices.

A multi-distance trail event at Canyon of the Eagles on January 1, 2027, featuring ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K options, plus ruck divisions and river bluff scenery. Cutoff times and weight verification apply for ruck events.

A New Year’s Day trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offering 5K and 10K loop courses with rolling terrain and Lake Travis views. Online waivers are required and bib pickup is available on site.

Held in early January at Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera Endurance Trail offers *100k*, *50k*, *25k* and a youth mile. The technical, rocky 50k loop forms the course; the 100k is a Western States qualifier.

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Bastrop on January 16-17, 2027, featuring 5K, 10-mile, half and full marathons, 6/12/24-hour timed challenges, and ruck divisions on the North-South Trailway.

A trail event at Eisenhower Park offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K with a 400 runner cap, full aid stations without disposable cups, drop bag area, and ruck divisions with specific minimum weights.

Trail races from 7K to 100K at Bastrop State Park on dirt single-track trails with hilly 20K loops, aid stations, and finisher awards. Organized by Texas Outlaw Running.

Trail races at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on January 23, 2027, with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and a youth 1 mile; youth racers receive a finisher medal and parents may run with children at no cost.

A themed 10K trail run at McAllister Park on January 24, 2027, inspired by the legend of La Llorona. The event features chip timing, age group and overall awards, a costume contest with a cash prize, and a provided course map.

A multi-distance trail race at River Ranch County Park near Liberty Hill offering 5k to 50k options, looped courses, fully stocked aid stations, finisher medals for all, and awards for top finishers across distances.

A 5k fun run at Back Unturned Brewing Co. in San Antonio on February 13, 2027. Run, walk, or jog the 5k course and join others at the brewery finish area for a post-run celebration.

A multi-distance trail run at Colorado Bend State Park offering 10k, half, marathon, 52.4-mile, and youth distances with varied terrain, aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher medals, and awards decided by gun time.

A multi-distance trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area on February 20, 2027, featuring loops on dirt, sand and rock trails. Distances range from 5K to 50 Mile and include a 10 Mile Ruck; required gear and aid station support are provi..

A trail race at McKinney Falls State Park on February 21, 2026 offering 10K, 20K and 30K looped courses with finisher medals, post-race meals, awards, limited parking, and donations to park trail maintenance.