Trail Running calendar near Tow 2026-2027

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.

A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.

A multi-distance New Year trail event at the Canyon of the Eagles near Austin, Texas. Races range from kids and 5K up to a 50K ultramarathon, with aid stations, finisher medals, camping options, and Leave No Trace practices.

A multi-distance trail event at Canyon of the Eagles on January 1, 2027, featuring ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K options, plus ruck divisions and river bluff scenery. Cutoff times and weight verification apply for ruck events.

A New Year’s Day trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offering 5K and 10K loop courses with rolling terrain and Lake Travis views. Online waivers are required and bib pickup is available on site.

Trail races at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on January 23, 2027, with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and a youth 1 mile; youth racers receive a finisher medal and parents may run with children at no cost.

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.

A multi-distance trail run at Colorado Bend State Park offering 10k, half, marathon, 52.4-mile, and youth distances with varied terrain, aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher medals, and awards decided by gun time.

A multi-distance trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area on February 20, 2027, featuring loops on dirt, sand and rock trails. Distances range from 5K to 50 Mile and include a 10 Mile Ruck; required gear and aid station support are provi..

A trail race at McKinney Falls State Park on February 21, 2026 offering 10K, 20K and 30K looped courses with finisher medals, post-race meals, awards, limited parking, and donations to park trail maintenance.

Tough Mudder Austin takes place February 27, 2027 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet TX. Multiple formats from 5K and 15K to Infinity are offered and the course includes obstacles such as Everest Arctic Enema and Pyramid Scheme.

Trail distances from a Youth 1 Mile up to 50K run on a 6.5 mile loop at Southeast Metro Park in Austin. The course features single track, rocky jeep road sections, steep climbs and a midway aid station.

A multi day trail event in Spicewood, TX (March 13-15, 2027) offering half marathon, marathon ultra, backyard ultra loops, backyard duos, and an 8 hour timed run on technical Hill Country terrain with stocked aid stations and finisher buckl..

Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX offers trail races from a 1 mile youth run to a 50K, ruck divisions, and a 5 km Hippo Haul with on course challenges. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, strong course markings, and family activities.

A range of trail distances at Turkey Bend Recreation Area on March 28, 2027, with routes along Lake Travis, wooded paths, and bluebonnet meadows. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

A multi-distance trail running event at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet Texas offering a youth mile, 4 and 8 mile options, half, full and double marathon distances with marked trails, staffed aid stations, camping, and an on site race hub.

Desert Wolf is a trail and ultra event near Johnson City Texas on May 1 2027 offering distances from 5K to 100K over dirty rocky trails with aid stations, required gear rules, and a 21 hour cutoff.

An obstacle race weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch near Austin on May 15 and 16 2027. Events include a 5K Sprint, 10K Super, kids races and multi hour Hurricane Heat formats across rocky Texas Hill Country terrain.

Austin Trail Experience at Reveille Peak Ranch offers a scenic Trail 10K through central Texas singletrack and slickrock with cactus-lined sections. The weekend also features Spartan obstacle course races and spectator options.

Armadillo Trail Run is a Spartan Trail 10K on May 16, 2027 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, featuring narrow singletrack, slickrock and cacti. The event is part of a Spartan race weekend and includes spectator access.