Wildflower Trail Race

Bastrop, United States • 9-10 May 2026

Event overview

The Wildflower Trail Races take place on May 9-10, 2026 at Bastrop State Park in Bastrop, Texas. The two-day event offers a range of running and rucking options across multiple distances. The 2026 program includes new start/finish staging and revised routes. The event also features family-focused options and multi-day challenges.

Course and race options

The races use a single-track trail system in the Texas Hill Country that passes through sections of pine, sand, and rock with rolling climbs and descents. The route provides views of the forest affected by the 2011 fire and areas showing regrowth of the Lost Pines.

Distances and formats include:

  • 50K
  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 12-Mile
  • 5-Mile
  • 5K
  • 1-Mile Family Walk & Kids Run
  • 5-Mile Ruck

Additional formats for 2026 include the 50/50 Challenge (completing a 50K on each day) and Double 5's (completing 5-mile or 5-kilometer events on both days) available in running and rucking divisions. The event lists entry fees and registration details on its event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
12 mi
12-Mile
5 mi
5-Mile Ruck
5 mi
5-Mile
5 km
1-Mile Mother's Day Family Walk & Kids Run
1-Mile Family Walk & Kids Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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