Trail Running calendar near Smithville 2025-2026

Run the Mosaic Trail Race at Indian Mound Ranch in Liberty Hill TX on Dec 6, with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 50K. A figure eight single track course winds through creeks, bluffs and ranch terrain for scenic technical fun.

Explore the Lost Pines at Buescher State Park on December 13 for Texmas Trail Race, offering looped distances from a mile to a 104k ultra with relay and ruck options. Enjoy full aid, chip timing, a custom medal and free photos.

Kick off the new year with the Lake Travis New Year Trail Challenge at Shaffer Bend Park, running looped trails along the Colorado River and limestone bluffs. Choose distances from 5K to 100K and ruck divisions for a scenic, challenging sta..

Cowboy YETI is a rugged trail race at Bastrop State Park with distances from 7K to 100K and a 20K ruck option. Expect rocky single track, hilly loops, well stocked aid stations, and a fully marked course; bring your own water system.

Hit the trails at historic Kreische Brewery for a scenic, rugged race with stairs, singletrack and river views. Pick a 5K, clockwise or counterclockwise 1 mile time trial, kids run or Tres Hombres Challenge and enjoy swag plus live ZZ Top c..

Push your limits at the ReRun 5X5 Trail Run on Jan 31, 2026 in Navasota, TX, running a 5K every hour for five straight hours. Enter solo or as a relay team for a fun, strategic endurance challenge.

Run from inside Natural Bridge Caverns through Pluto's Anteroom onto scenic Hill Country trails with 5K, 10K or half marathon options. Expect rugged jeep trails, a finisher medal, race shirt, cave tour discount and post race food.

Push your limits at the Jackalope Jam, a multi day timed running and rucking event in Cat Spring Texas. Choose durations from 6 to 100 hours on a flat 2 mile out and back loop, with camping onsite and chances to earn medals and buckles.

Run the Stampede at McKinney Falls Park in Austin on Feb 21, 2026 with 10K, 20K and 30K routes that wind over creek crossings and rolling climbs. Ideal for runners seeking scenic trails and a spirited challenge.

Hit rugged trails near Austin at The Great Springs Trail Race on March 7, 2026, with distances from 5K and 10K to half marathon, marathon, 50K and a youth mile. Tackle rocky jeep roads, steep climbs, creek crossings and scenic single track..

Tackle wooded rolling trails at Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX on Mar 21 with distances from 5K to the marathon plus ruck and weight carry events. Enjoy family fun, food trucks, live music and wellness amenities like sauna and cold plunge.

Tackle scenic trails at San Felipe State Park on March 21 2026 with a 5k 10k Half Marathon or take on the Triple challenge by running all three back to back. Family friendly Kids K, medals for finishers, plus live music and BBQ.

The The Maze will take place in Austin on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 10 and 30 kilometers.

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.

Run among bluebonnets at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, TX on March 29, 2026. Distances from kids 2K to 50 mile ultra, in person or virtual, with a handcrafted wooden finisher medal and proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park yout..

Hells Hills Trail Race at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville Texas on April 4, 2026 offers distances from youth 1 mile to 50 miles. Enjoy pine forests, wildflowers, stream crossings and rolling hills with aid stations and onsite camping.

Run rugged Texas trails at Desert Wolf on May 2 in Johnson City, with distances from 5K to a 100K across Flat Creek Crossing Ranch and Pedernales Falls State Park. Expect rocky single track, remote stretches and generous aid.

Hit the scenic Spicewood trails on May 2 for the Pechanga Trail Run, with distances from a 5k to a challenging 50k plus a youth race. Enjoy rugged singletrack, big views, and a welcoming race day vibe for all abilities.

The Texas Switchback will take place in Johnson City on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Explore scenic single track through the Lost Pines at Bastrop State Park on May 9 and 10, with distances from 5K to 50K plus rucking and family races. New start, revised routes and double day challenges promise an unmissable trail weekend.