Trail Running calendar near Smithville 2026-2027

Muddy Dash Austin is a 5K mud run at Travis County Fair Grounds on May 16, 2026 featuring obstacles, mud pits, slides, and festival style pre and after parties with music, food, and beer. Registration offers value and VIP packages and a don..

Austins Backyard Marathon on May 23, 2026 in Central Texas uses a last person standing format of repeated 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loops. Medals are given for completing at least one loop and for half marathon, marathon and ultra distances.

Trail and mountain bike races run on single track trails along the San Gabriel River in downtown Georgetown, Texas, with distances from a Youth 1 mile up to 50K and 11 and 22 mile bike laps.

An annual obstacle course at Liberty Park in Belton, TX, the Spartacus Dash follows Nolan Creek for about 3 miles with 20 plus obstacles and activities for ages 5 to 105. The event supports the Gary Sinise Foundation and is organized by ASC..

A remembrance run at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls honoring the fallen through movement. Natural limestone trails are marked and basic hydration is provided in a cup-less format.

An evening 5K around Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail in Austin with a Finish Line Party, event shirt, two complimentary margaritas, and proceeds supporting The Trail Conservancy.

A trail race at Canyon Park on June 6, 2026 with multiple distances around a 7.8 mile loop near Canyon Lake. The event features detailed course markings, cupless aid stations, chip timing and support for the Great Springs Project.

Experience the longest running night trail series in the country at Pedernales Falls. Choose from distances ranging from a youth mile to 60K and enjoy a unique evening of trail running in the Texas Hill Country.

A night trail running event at Guadalupe River State Park offering 50K, 25K, 8K and an 8K RUCK on rocky single-track; headlamps are required and participants must bring their own water system.

Experience a technical nighttime trail race at Muleshoe Bend near Austin. Choose from distances including 5K to 60K and a youth mile on rocky technical terrain through the scenic Lower Colorado River region.

Experience the natural beauty of Navasota at the Magnolia Hill Trail Run. Choose from a 21K, 11K, or 6K course through the scenic Texas landscape for a rewarding off road adventure.

A looped trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch in July 2026 offering distances from 10K to 200K plus 100M and 100K relays, two full aid stations, cupless aid policy, and a 500 runner limit.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Johnson City TX where runners complete a 5K every hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and national leaderboard ranking.

Habanero Hundred is an August looped trail event at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas, offering distances from 10K to 135 miles and relay options. The course uses a 10 km loop with aid stations, pacing for 100M and 100K, and finisher awards.

Trail races at McKinney Roughs Nature Park on September 5, 2026 range from 5K to marathon plus a one hour timed challenge, featuring single track trails, river overlooks, and series buckles for half and full finishers.

A trail event at Pace Bend Park on September 12, 2026 offering distances from 5k to marathon plus a youth mile. The course is a looped route with rocky, rooty trails, marked routes, staffed aid stations, and a finish placed near Lake Travis..

Night Moves is a nighttime trail running event at Stephen F Austin State Park offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and a free kids race. Courses run on marked gravel and dirt loops and require each runner to carry a light and personal..

A two mile fun run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park on September 12, 2026. Hosted by the CPHS Cross Country Booster Club with vendor booths and proceeds supporting course and trail maintenance.

A two day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop featuring eight distances, from a last person standing ultra to family friendly 5K and 5-mile events. Courses run through Lost Pines forest and along lakeside trails with regular aid stations.

A multi-distance trail event on October 10, 2026 at Lake Somerville State Park featuring lakeshore and forest trails from a youth one mile to 50 km, marked loops, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a ruck division with weight requirements.