Trail Running calendar near Smithville 2026-2027

A trail race at Pace Bend Park on September 12, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a youth mile around Lake Travis. Routes run clockwise on rocky, root-strewn trails with staffed aid stations and a cupless policy.

A nighttime trail running event at Stephen F Austin State Park offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon distances plus a free kids race. The course is looped and marked, runners must carry a light and their own hydration as it is a cupless..

Set along Lake Somerville, this October trail event offers distances from a 5k to 50k plus ruck options, cupless aid stations, a ruck division with weight rules, a youth mile and a pre-race tailgate the night before.

Experience the beauty of Central Texas trails at Lake Bastrop with distances ranging from 5K to a 12 hour endurance challenge. Enjoy well marked lakeside paths surrounded by autumn colors and towering pines.

Run through golden autumn meadows and wooded trails at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in the Texas Hill Country. Choose from distances including a 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 12-hour endurance challenge. Your participation sup..

This women only trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch features distances from 5k to a 100k relay. Runners enjoy a rolling course with full support and on site camping in the heart of Texas.

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

A two-day trail ultra near Georgetown Texas on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck. The course includes rocky trail and jeep road with about 2300 feet of gain on the 50K loop.

A backyard ultra at Stephen F. Austin State Park where 4.17 mile laps start each hour until one runner remains. The event includes a ruck division with weighted packs and a kids 1K; participants receive a hoodie and poster.

Experience the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country at this scenic trail event near the Pedernales River. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to 52K with live music and local food trucks on site.

Wild Hare Trail Race at Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, TX features looped trail racing from a youth mile to 50 miles on a 7.8-mile mixed-terrain course, with marked trails, aid stations, cupless policy, chip timing, and on-site camping.

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.

A local social trail run hosted by Dripping Springs Run Club in Dripping Springs, Texas, featuring roughly 5k on Ranch Park trails, multiple pace groups, free run and coffee, and optional yoga for a fee.

Trail running at Turkey Bend Park along the Colorado River near Austin, Texas on November 27 and 28, 2026. Distances range from a 5K to 100 mile ultramarathons across Thanksgiving weekend.

A December trail event at Indian Mound Ranch near Austin offering multiple distances from a youth mile to a 50K, run on a figure 8 course with single track, pasture sections and river views, cupless aid stations, and chip timing.

A backyard ultra in the Texas Hill Country where runners complete a 4 mile loop each hour with about 200 feet of climbing. The race continues until one runner remains, who is the only official finisher.

Texmas Trail Race at Buescher State Park near Smithville, Texas offers distances from 1 mile to 104 km plus a 4 person relay. Courses run on single track pine forest trails with aid stations, timed results, medals and event swag.

New Year’s Day trail runs at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls feature looped 5K and 10K courses on rolling terrain with lake views. Marked trails, on-site parking, and required online waivers make the event accessible for walker..

Trail races at Bastrop State Park on January 23, 2027 covering distances from 7K to 100K over dirt single track with hilly 20K loops, aid stations, and distance specific finisher awards. The event is part of the Texas Legends Series.

A multi-distance trail race at River Ranch County Park near Liberty Hill offering 5k to 50k options, looped courses, fully stocked aid stations, finisher medals for all, and awards for top finishers across distances.