Trail Running calendar near San Marcos 2025-2026

Start 2026 on trails at the Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge, Jan 1 and 2 at Shaffer Bend Park. Choose ultramarathon loops or shorter 5K and kids 1K routes with limestone bluffs, wooded trails and Colorado River views.

HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race on Jan 10 and 11, 2026 at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera Texas offers 25 km, 50 km and a tough 100 km Western States qualifier. Expect rocky, technical trails and big climbs.

Tackle Bastrop State Park trails at the Cowboy YETI on Jan 17, 2026, with distances from 7K to 100K. Rocky single track uses a 20K loop with about 800 feet of climbing per loop, plus full aid and standout finisher gear.

Run the ZZ TROT at Kreische Brewery in La Grange, Texas on January 24, 2026, featuring a rugged trail 5k, two one mile time trials and a kids run. Enjoy scenic park trails, stone stairs and a ZZ Top tribute concert by Three Hombres after th..

Join the La Llorona 10K at McAllister Park for a spooky scenic morning on trails lined with cactus and chances to spot deer and armadillos. Chip timed race offers tech shirts, handmade awards and a cash prize for best Llorona costume.

Take on the Alamo City Ultra at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, offering running and rucking from 5K to 50K on rocky, rooty natural trails with rolling elevation. Enjoy full aid support, chip timing and custom finisher medals.

Run through iconic Texas Hill Country, starting inside Natural Bridge Caverns and passing through Pluto's Anteroom. Choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon on scenic dirt jeep trails and finish behind NBC Village with shirts, medals, and post ra..

Hit the trails at McKinney Falls State Park on February 21, 2026 for The Stampede, a twisty, creek crossing trail race inside Austin. Choose from 10k 20k or 30k distances and enjoy challenging climbs and scenic singletrack.

Join Mardi Gras Madness in San Antonio for a festive race at Pearsall Park with a live DJ, on course beads, shirts and finisher medals for all. Choose from a Kids Dash, 1 mile, 5K and 10K or run virtually and enter the costume contest for e..

Push your limits at OUTLAST San Antonio, a six hour trail endurance challenge on a rugged 5K loop at Land Heritage Institute where you must finish a lap each hour to keep running. Earn leather patches and a wooden OUTLAST medal for top laps..

Take on the Great Springs Trail Race with distances from 5K to 50K and a youth mile for ages 12 and under. Run rugged 6.5 mile loops along Onion Creek with big climbs, single track and on course aid; bring your own cup.

Run the SARR Prickly Pear at McAllister Park in San Antonio with 50K, 15K and 5K trail options on scenic single track. Mostly flat yet technical with rocks, roots and cactus. Chip timed, cupless and capped at 600 with virtual options.

Run the Dessert Dash in San Antonio on Mar 8, 2026 for family friendly 1 mile, 5K and 10K courses and sweet treats at the finish. Shirts, finisher medals, a dessert photo backdrop and in person or virtual options welcome all ages.

Hippo Trail Fest invites trail lovers to Hutto on March 21 for a fun and challenging day of wooded loops, creek crossings, and upbeat trail vibes. Distances range from a 5K and youth mile up to a 50K plus ruck and weight carry options.

Get lost in the fun at The Maze, a trail race through twisting trails, creek crossings and climbs in Austin on March 21, 2026. Choose from 10K, 20K or 30K distances and tackle an adventurous course close to town.

Join the Rodeo Stampede in Marble Falls, Texas for a festival style race day with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Pick your challenge and soak up scenic hill country trails and lively post race vibes.

Bluebonnet Trail Run at Turkey Bend in Marble Falls offers scenic lake and wildflower trails, distances from kids 2K to a 50 mile ultra, and handcrafted wooden finisher medals. Net proceeds benefit youth running programs.

Experience Rodeo Stampede San Antonio on March 29, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Distances from a Kids Dash and 1 mile to a 5K, quarter marathon and half marathon offer fun for families and challenge for serious runners alike.

Take on Hells Hills Trail Race on April 4, 2026 at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville TX, with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a rugged 50 mile course. Scenic hill country trails feature stream crossings, pines and wildflowers.

Join Spring Fling San Antonio on April 12, 2026 at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park for a fun day of racing for all ages. Choose a kids dash, 1 mile, timed 5K or 10K and enjoy a scenic mixed surface course, aid stations, snacks and awards.