Hippo Trail Fest
Hutto, United States • 21 Mar 2026
Trail Running in Hutto
The Hippo Trail Fest takes place in Hutto, Texas, on a private property that features a wooded and rolling trail system. The event is hosted in partnership with the Hippo Social Club and Patriot Sports & Fitness, utilizing a fitness and well-being facility that connects directly to the trail network. Participants move through a landscape characterized by its natural terrain and forested sections.
The festival offers a diverse range of distances and categories to accommodate various types of athletes:
- 50K trail race
- 20 Miles trail race
- 10 Miles trail race and ruck options
- 10K trail race and ruck options
- 5K trail race and a 5K weight carry race (Hippo Haul)
- 1 Mile youth trail run for participants aged 12 and under
The venue provides several amenities for both athletes and spectators throughout the day. These facilities include mobility and stretching resources, cold plunge pools, and a sauna. The event area also features games alongside food and drink options for the post-race period. While all participants receive event swag, shirts are specifically guaranteed for those who register by the late February deadline. A land use fee is included as part of the registration process. For the youth event, finishers receive a medal, and parents are permitted to run alongside their children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.