Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend

Bend, United States • 18-19 Jul 2026

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend

The Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend takes place at Colorado Bend State Park in Bend, Texas. This event represents the third installment of the 2026 night trail run series. The terrain features limestone caves, natural springs, waterfalls, and canyon lands that reflect a western United States landscape. Participants navigate a rugged course through cliffs and remote park areas.

The event offers several distances and categories for participants:

  • 60K trail race
  • 30K trail race
  • 20K trail race
  • 10K trail race
  • 10K ruck
  • 5K trail race
  • 1 Mile youth trail run for children 12 and under
  • Virtual run options for multiple distances

The youth trail run covers approximately 1 mile of rugged terrain. Parents are permitted to run alongside their children in this category at no additional cost. Every participant in the youth run receives a finisher's medal, and shirts for this specific category are available for purchase during the registration process.

Registered participants receive event swag. For those wishing to receive a shirt with their registration for the standard events, a deadline is set for June 25. The park is located at 1201 Colorado Park Road. 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
Colorado Bend Youth 1-Mile Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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