Trail Running calendar near Helotes 2026-2027

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.

An annual all terrain 5K at The Town of Luckenbach Texas in Fredericksburg with trails, stream crossings and live Texas style country music after the run. Registration includes a finisher medal, race swag and free parking.

Celebrate the 1980s at Running Through the Decades in San Antonio with an 80s playlist, pre race costume contest and a fun half marathon plus 5K, quarter and kids runs. In person and virtual options, medals and shirts for all.

Hit the Madrone Trail and soak up Canyon Lake views at the Great Springs Trail Race in Canyon Park on June 6, 2026. Options range from youth one mile to 50K, with after race festivities and proceeds supporting the Great Springs Project.

Night-time trail races at Pedernales Falls State Park in Johnson City, TX on June 6–7, 2026, offering distances from a youth 1 mile to a 60K plus a 10K ruck and sunset 5K. A shirt deadline and a referral cash back program are listed.

A night trail run at Guadalupe River State Park near San Antonio offering 8K, 25K, 50K and an 8K ruck. Single track surface, headlamps required, and personal water carriers needed.

Bring island energy to Southside Lions Park for The Big Kahuna 5K and 10K on June 20, 2026. Enjoy music, leis, medals, a Kids Dash, and in person or virtual options for runners of every pace.

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in San Antonio on June 27, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Distances from a Kids Dash to the 13.1 mile half include course support and a shirt plus finisher medal.

Trail races on June 27 and 28 2026 at Muleshoe Bend LCRA Recreation Area in Spicewood TX. Distances run from a youth 1 mile to a 60K on rocky, technical trails with 3094 feet of elevation gain.

Trail event at Pearsall Park on July 19, 2026 offering 25k, 10k and 5k routes with substantial climbs and regular aid stations. Official timing, finisher medals or tiles, a singlet and a postrace taco breakfast are provided.

Night trail races at San Antonio's Land Heritage Institute with distances from 5K to 50K, including a 17K RUCK requiring a 25 pound minimum. The event is part of the Texas Summer Night Series and features aid stations and finisher awards.

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.

A trail running event on September 12, 2026 at Pace Bend Park offering marathon, half, 10k, 5k, and a youth one mile on rocky, rooty trails that loop around a peninsula into Lake Travis with a lakeside finish area.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park presented by Bigfoot Running Company offering distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon plus a costume contest, medals for all finishers, timed results, post-race awards and on-course aid statio..

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.

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..

A multi distance trail event at H.W. Lewis Ranch near Leakey, TX featuring rugged rocky, dirt, and grass ATV trails, looped courses, marked aid stations, and options for ruck participants and overnight camping.

A rugged trail event in Bandera, Texas, held October 23 to 25, 2026, with distances from a youth 1 mile to 100 miles. Aid stations are limited and runners should be self sufficient on course.

Trail run at Eisenhower Park on October 24 2026 using a 3.3 mile loop with 53K 27K 10K and 5K options plus virtual entries; cupless aid stations, bag drop for longer distances, costume contest and chip timing.