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 on July 18-19, 2026 in Bend, Texas. The event is held at Colorado Bend State Park, located at 1201 Colorado Park Road, Bend, TX 76824. Organizers list this as the third event in the 2026 Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series. The park features cliffs, canyon lands, limestone caves, natural springs, and waterfalls. The race page notes a June 25 deadline to qualify for a race shirt.

Race options and entry

The event offers multiple trail distances and formats:

  • 60K
  • 30K
  • 20K
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (open to ages 1-12)
  • Virtual Run with options for 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, and 60k
  • 10K Ruck

Virtual run registration opens July 13, 2026. Registration for the 10K Ruck is listed as ending November 23, 2025. Additional event information is available from the race organizer. 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.
Trail runs nearby

Run through scenic Colorado Bend State Park on Feb 21, 2026 in Bend, Texas, with routes from a 52.4 mile ultra down to a youth run. Enjoy waterfalls, streams and fresh air plus participant swag and finisher medals.

Run scenic looped trails at Reveille Peak Ranch through meadows, creek crossings and a huge granite dome. Distances from a youth 1 mile to a 52.4 mile double marathon make this a challenging, picturesque trail weekend.

Run beneath the stars at Spider Mountain Trail Race in Burnet, Texas on May 16 and 17, 2026. Lift served trails and options from youth miles to 12 hour endurance races plus ruck and team relays make this a weekend of spirited trail running.

On May 17, 2026 tackle classic central Texas singletrack at the Armadillo Trail Run, part of Spartan Trail weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch. Expect slickrock and cactus sections on a rewarding 10K through scenic Hill Country.