Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend

Bend, United States • 18-19 Jul 2026

Event Overview

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend is the third event in the 2026 Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series. It takes place on July 18-19, 2026, at Colorado Bend State Park in Bend, Texas.

Location and Course

The event is held on the trails of Colorado Bend State Park. The terrain is described as rugged, with features including cliffs, canyon lands, limestone caves, natural springs, and waterfalls. The park's landscape is noted as being more reminiscent of the western United States than central Texas.

Distances

The event offers several race distances:

  • Colorado Bend 60K
  • Colorado Bend 30K
  • Colorado Bend 20K
  • Colorado Bend 10K
  • Colorado Bend 5K
  • Colorado Bend 10K Ruck
  • Colorado Bend Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for participants aged 12 and under
  • Colorado Bend Virtual Run for distances of 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, or 60K

The organizers note that the 5K is new for this year, and the youth one-mile run is described as summer fun for kids.

Additional Information

All participants receive swag. The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is June 25, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

60 km
Colorado Bend 60k
30 km
Colorado Bend 30k
20 km
Colorado Bend 20k
10 km
Colorado Bend 10k
5 km
Colorado Bend Virtual Run (5k/10k/20k/30k/60k)
5 km
Colorado Bend 5k
Colorado Bend Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & Under)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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