Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Pedernales Falls

Johnson City, United States • 6-7 Jun 2026

Event details

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Pedernales Falls takes place on June 6-7, 2026. It is part of the Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series. The event includes multiple night-time trail races and a youth run. A contact form is available for questions. Race organizers note a shirt order deadline of May 14 for guaranteed shirts.

Distances and entry fees

  • 60K - $100
  • 30K - $88
  • 20K - $72
  • 10K - $68
  • Sunset 5K - $52
  • Youth 1-Mile (ages 1-12) - $10

Location and rules

The races are held at Pedernales Falls State Park, 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in public areas of the state park and violations are subject to enforcement by park police.

Referral program

The event offers a referral reward program. Registered runners receive a unique referral link and may earn up to $25 when three referrals register. Additional rewards are possible for further successful referrals. The example amounts shown apply to the 20K and longer distances and referral amounts may vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

60 km
Pedernales Falls 60k
30 km
Pedernales Falls 30k
20 km
Pedernales Falls 20k
10 km
Pedernales Falls 10k
5 km
Pedernales Falls Sunset 5k
Pedernales Falls Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & Under)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Start 2026 on trails at the Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge, Jan 1 and 2 at Shaffer Bend Park. Choose ultramarathon loops or shorter 5K and kids 1K routes with limestone bluffs, wooded trails and Colorado River views.

Join the Rodeo Stampede in Marble Falls, Texas for a festival style race day with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Pick your challenge and soak up scenic hill country trails and lively post race vibes.

Bluebonnet Trail Run at Turkey Bend in Marble Falls offers scenic lake and wildflower trails, distances from kids 2K to a 50 mile ultra, and handcrafted wooden finisher medals. Net proceeds benefit youth running programs.

Desert Wolf near Austin at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch in Johnson City offers 5K to 100K trail and ultra runs across rugged ranch and Pedernales Falls Park terrain. Expect rocky single track, remote stretches, full aid and finisher buckles.