The Trailway Trail Race

Event overview

The Trailway Trail Race takes place on October 10, 2026 at Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek Unit (14222 Park Road 57, Somerville, TX 77879). The event offers multiple distances and a youth race for ages 12 and under. During registration, organizers collect a $10 park access fee for one day. There is a pre-race tailgate on the Friday evening before the race with packet pickup, a cookout, and a pre-race briefing. Camping and RV facilities are available at the state park; nearby towns offer hotel options.

Course, divisions and support

Distances:

• 50 km
• 26.2 miles
• 13.1 miles
• 10 km
• 5 km
• 26.2 mi Ruck
• 10 km Ruck
• Youth 1-mile (approximate)

The course runs in the Birch Creek Unit and follows a lollipop-style loop that hugs the lakeshore. Trail surfaces include hard-packed root sections and areas of sand or loose soil. Sections alternate between exposed shoreline and fully canopied forest. Course markings include orange caution tape, yellow arrows, and confidence markers; reflective markings are used for dark hours. Aid stations provide water, ice, Vfuel gels, Tailwind, soda, fruit, and sweet and salty foods. Drop bags may be left at aid stations except at Wolf Pond. The Ruck division requires mandatory back-mounted weight (20 lb if under 150 lb, 30 lb if over 150 lb), with weigh-ins before start and at the finish. The youth run is untimed and awards a finisher medal; parents may run with their child at no charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.