Austin's Backyard Marathon

Mellow Trail Race, hosted by Tejas Trails, takes place at Pace Bend Park near Spicewood, Texas, on the shore of Lake Travis. The event offers Mellow distances: 26.2 mi, 13.1 mi, 10K, 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run. The course centers on a 13.1-mile loop with a 5K shortcut; the 26.2-mile option is..

The Fields of Gold 50-Miler and associated races take place at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, showcasing the stunning fall colors of the Texas Hill Country. This event offers multiple distances including a 50-Miler ultra, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K trail race, and a fami..

The Donut Dash 16M, officially known as the RRCA 8K Championship | Oasis Donut Dash, is a scenic running event held at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the beautiful Lake Travis shoreline. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers multiple distances including 5K, 8K (the RRCA Texas State Champ..

Big Texas Ultra takes place near Georgetown, Texas on Lake Georgetown, offering 100K, 50K, 15K trail runs and a 15K RUCK. The 100K features a 31.1-mile loop with over 4,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing rocky, dirt, and grass trails amid scenic views. The 15K follows a distinct route beginning..

Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing, in Marble Falls, TX, is a Last Person Standing ultramarathon inspired by Lazarus Lake. Runners complete a 4.1667-mile loop each hour, returning to the start within 60 minutes as long as more finishers remain. The day loop is a flat, wide 2.08-mile trail run twic..

The 2nd Annual Hutto Turkey Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event held at the Hippo Social Club in Hutto, Texas. Participants can choose distances from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on wide, dirt trails featuring natural terrain with leaves, rocks, roots, and varying inclines, offering a chall..