Texas Switchback

Johnson City, United States • 2 May 2026

Texas Switchback: Event overview

Texas Switchback takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Johnson City, Texas. The race location is 339 Ulrich Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636. The event offers the following distances:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon

Entry fees listed on the event page are $39 for the 5k, $69 for the 10k, and $99 for both the half marathon and the marathon. The race is the third and final event in the Rogue Trail Series. The event page notes it was voted best trail race in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine.

Course and on-site features

The course is described as a single track trail. On-site features include volunteer support, live bluegrass music, and a local Austin food truck. The event information also mentions access to Flat Creek for a post-race dip. Listed sponsors include The Loop Running, Skratch Labs, and Trail Toes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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