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 takes place Saturday July 18 to Sunday July 19, 2026. It is the third event in the 2026 Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series and is held on the trails of Colorado Bend State Park. The park features cliffs, canyon lands, limestone caves, natural springs and waterfalls. Organizers provide race swag; the deadline to guarantee a shirt is June 25, 2026.

Distances and registration details

The event includes multiple in-person and virtual options:

  • 60K
  • 30K
  • 20K
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (ages 1-12)
  • Virtual Run (options: 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 60k)
  • 10K Ruck

Listed prices for select events are: 60K $88, 30K $81, 20K $70, 10K $60, 5K $42, Youth 1-Mile $10, Virtual Run $50, 10K Ruck $50. Virtual run registration opens July 13, 2026 at 1:52pm CDT. Registration for the 10K Ruck ends November 23, 2025 at 11:59am CST.

Location

The venue address is 1201 Colorado Park Road, Bend, TX 76824, United States. Additional event information is available through the race website. 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
10 km
Colorado Bend 10k Ruck
5 km
Colorado Bend 5k
5 km
Colorado Bend Virtual Run (5k/10k/20k/30k/60k)
Colorado Bend Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & Under)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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