Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run

Garden Ridge, United States • 8 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run is held at Natural Bridge Caverns in Garden Ridge, Texas. The race starts inside the caverns and routes run through underground areas and on surface trails in the Hill Country. Race categories include:

  • 13.1 mi (Half Marathon)
  • 6.2 mi (10K)
  • 3.1 mi (5K)

The event includes finisher and award medals, a race T-shirt, a discount on a cave tour ticket, and post-race food featuring Kiolbassa Sausage.

Course and logistics

The 5K is a single loop on jeep trails that finishes behind the NBC Village. The 10K is an out-and-back course with a noted hill, merges with the 5K route, and finishes behind NBC Village. The half marathon covers varied terrain and showcases multiple types of surfaces found in the Hill Country. Packet pickup is available the day before at Natural Bridge Caverns and also on race day for all distances. Attendance at the pre-race meeting is mandatory. If the event is cancelled for unforeseen circumstances, no refunds will be issued; race packets and shirts will still be available for pickup at a designated location. A partial refund policy applies for requests made at least 14 days before the event. The race location is 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, Garden Ridge, TX 78266. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Run
6 mi
10k Trail Run
3 mi
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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