Trail Running calendar near Smithville 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.

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..

Challenge yourself at the ReRun 5X5 Trail Run in Navasota, where you run a 5K every hour for five consecutive hours. Enter solo or as a relay team for a unique test of endurance and pacing.

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..

Take on Jackalope Jam at 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring Texas, a multi day timed run and ruck where you go as far as you can in your chosen time. Everyone gets a medal and solo athletes who reach 100 kilometers earn a buckle on a scenic two mile o..

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.

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.

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.

The San Felipe Shootout is a scenic trail race at Stephen F Austin State Park on the Brazos River, with 5k, 10k, half marathon, a Triple cumulative challenge and a Kids K for young runners. Enjoy live music, BBQ, camping and collectible fin..

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.

Take on Hells Hills Trail Race at Rocky Hill Ranch with distances from 10 km to 50 mile, scenic single track, steep climbs and wildflower fields. Ruck divisions, chip timing, a youth mile and on site camping make it a weekend adventure.

Desert Wolf near Austin at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City offers 5K to 100K trail and ultra runs across rugged ranch and Pedernales Falls Park terrain. Expect rocky single track, remote stretches, full aid and finisher buckles.

Experience rugged Texas trails at the Pechanga Trail Run in Spicewood on May 2, 2026, with distances from 50k and marathon to 5k and a youth run. Festive name and great scenery make this a can’t miss community race day.

Texas Switchback returns to Johnson City, TX on May 2, 2026, with 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon options on scenic single track trails. Enjoy volunteer support, live bluegrass, a local food truck and a post race dip in Flat Creek.

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.

River's Edge Trail Race in Georgetown features scenic single track runs and mountain bike races along the San Gabriel River. Distances from youth mile to 50 km, with technical trails, aid stations and a fun community vibe.

Run the Great Springs Trail Race at Canyon Lake on June 6, 2026, with distances from a challenging 50K to a family friendly youth mile. Enjoy scenic Madrone Trail views and on site post race festivities.