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Heart of Hill Country Marathon

Name: Heart of Hill Country Marathon
Start: 2025-03-01
End: 2025-03-01
Location: Leander

Leander, United States • 1 Mar 2025

The Heart of Hill Country Marathon: Spring Challenge is a unique running event taking place in Leander, Texas, featuring various distances including a full marathon, half-marathon, ultra marathon (100k/100M), and a 10K. Participants can also join the Ruck Division, which involves carrying a weighted pack. The event kicks off on March 1, 2025, with a challenge period extending through March 30, allowing participants to complete their chosen distance at their own pace on scenic trails within the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. A completion celebration is scheduled for April 5, 2025, rewarding participants with a certificate and a special cookie or patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Leander

Race information

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100 km

Ultra Marathon 100k/100m

26 mi

Marathon

26 mi

Marathon Ruck Division

13 mi

Half Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon Ruck Division

10 km

10k

10 km

Hiking Marathon 10k Ruck Division

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Oct 11

Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K

Georgetown - 11 mi from Leander

5 km

Georgetown, Texas hosts the Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025.The 5K course follows the Randy Morrow Trail, beginning near the Cypress Pavilion and finishing back at the trail entrance after th..

Saturday Oct 18

Inks Lake Trail Run/ruck

Burnet - 25 mi from Leander

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The Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck takes place in Burnet, Texas, near Inks Lake. The event offers multiple trail distances on Saturday, October 18, 2025: 50 kilometers, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, a 13.1-mile RUCK, 10 kilometers, 5 kilometers, and a..

Saturday Oct 25

Fields of Gold 50-Miler

Marble Falls - 25 mi from Leander

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The Fields of Gold 50-Miler and associated races take place at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, showcasing the stunning fall colors of the Texas Hill Country. This event offers multiple distances including a 50-Miler ult..

Sat - Sun Oct 25-26

Jameson 5K

Andice - 14 mi from Leander

0 km

5 km

Georgetown, TX: The Jameson 5K at Southwestern University is the 25th annual trail race on the campus cross‑country course, with in‑person 5K events (including a Southwestern University Student 5K and a 55+ Senior 5K), plus a Mosey and a Vi..

Saturday Nov 1

Donut Dash 16M

Lago Vista - 11 mi from Leander

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Donut Dash on Lake Travis takes place at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the scenic lakeside shoreline of Lake Travis. The event functions as the RRCA Texas State Championship and offers multiple distances, including 5K, 5K Kids, 10K..

Fri - Sat Nov 14-15

Big Texas Ultra

Georgetown - 11 mi from Leander

15 km

50 km

100 km

Experience Texas trail grit and views at the Big Texas Ultra in Johnson City. Choose from 100K, 50K, 15K or a 15K ruck on rugged singletrack with big climbs and rocky terrain for an unforgettable event outside Austin.