Trail Running calendar near Helotes 2026-2027

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.

Trail running event in San Antonio on November 14, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 100 miles, a 500 runner cap, and on course aid.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Sandy Oaks Ranch near San Antonio with Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat events.

Test your endurance at this Last Person Standing event in Marble Falls. Complete a 4.17 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner of the Summit Backyard Ultra.

Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on course support. Pacers are permitted for the 50 and 100 mile events under specific registration and conduct ru..

A Thanksgiving themed race day in San Antonio on November 29, 2026 featuring a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, a virtual option, and a volunteer plus run choice with event swag and chip timing.

A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.

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 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.

Rugged trail races at Pearsall Park on December 13, 2026, offering 50K, 25k and 5k courses with marked routes, maps, and basic self-serve water stations.

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.

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 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 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.

Trail races at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area on February 20, 2027, with distances from 5K to 50 miles plus a 10 mile ruck and on-course aid.

TrailThief Trail Run at Horse Thief Hollow in Austin offers multiple trail distances from 5 to 30 miles plus a 10 mile ruck with on course support and documented course materials.