Great Springs Trail Race - Austin

Event details

The Great Springs Trail Race - Austin takes place on March 7, 2026 at Southeast Metro Park, 4511 Highway 71 East, Del Valle, TX. The event lists nearby cities as San Marcos, Kyle, and Buda, with larger nearby cities being Austin and San Antonio. Distances offered include:

• 5K
• 10K
• 13.1 miles (half marathon)
• 26.2 miles (marathon)
• 50K
• Youth 1 Mile (open to ages 12 and under)

Packet pickup is available at the race site on the days before the race and on race morning. The event supports the Great Springs Project and receives volunteer support from the Travis County Parks Foundation.

Course and race logistics

The course is a marked 6.5 mile loop used for multiple distances. Each loop begins on a rough jeep road with about a half mile of rocky downhill, includes a short two-way section, a steep climb followed by a steep descent, creek bed passages, and wooded single track along Onion Creek. Total elevation gain per loop is about 640 feet.

There are two aid locations: one on course and one at the start/finish area, stocked with water, fruit, Tailwind, and grab-and-go snacks; cold sodas and water are available at the finish. The course uses extensive markings including caution tape, yellow arrows, and confidence markers. All races are chip timed; chips are ankle-mounted, picked up at the venue on race morning, and must be returned if a runner leaves the event. Pacers are not allowed. Drop bags are not provided on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.