Texas Switchback
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About the race
Texas Switchback is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2027 at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, 339 Ulrich Rd, Johnson City, Texas, a privately owned ranch about 45 minutes west of Austin. Registration is open.
The event offers multiple trail distances:
- 26.2 mi - 2,376 ft gain (cX Rating 211.5)
- 13.1 mi - 1,188 ft gain (cX Rating 189.1)
- 10K - 498 ft gain (cX Rating 204.3)
- 5K - 224 ft gain (cX Rating 204.3)
The course runs on Hill Country single-track and includes live bluegrass music and a local Austin food truck at the venue. A dip in Flat Creek is available after the race. Routes and aid station placements are subject to change based on weather and trail conditions. Tent camping is allowed at the ranch for Friday night; ranch rules state no pets allowed.
Texas Switchback is the third race in the Rogue Trail Series. Runners who finish all three series races earn a series prize and a cX Score based on their speed multiplied by each course cX Rating. Awards include overall top three finishers M/F, Masters (50+) first place M/F, and 5K first place overall M/F. All finishers receive a custom finisher award produced by Southern Forge and Mill. The event also offers race plans and volunteer opportunities with discounts for volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
