Austin
Trail Running Calendar near Austin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Austin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two-day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop on October 10 to 11 2026 featuring distances from 5K to 50K plus a backyard ultra and a ruck event.
November 2026
Two-day trail event near Johnson City TX with 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on rocky singletrack at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch.
Trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7, 2026 offering 5K to 50K courses across mixed single and double track with awards and a ruck division.
Thanksgiving morning trail event in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles; proceeds support Backpack Friends and granola bar donations are collected.
Multi-distance trail event at McKinney Roughs Park along the Colorado River with ultras, marathon, shorter races, a ruck division, aid stations, and pacer options.
December 2026
A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.
A trail endurance challenge in Dripping Springs where runners complete a 5K every hour for six or twelve rounds, earning patches, medals, and leaderboard ranking.
January 2027
Trail races at River Ranch County Park in Liberty Hill offering 5k, 10k, 13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 50k and youth distances across meadowland and woodland trails.
Trail event at Lake Bastrop offering multiple distances from 5K to 250K, lap format ultras, an 8 hour timed event, and ruck divisions over MLK weekend.
Trail race in San Marcos on single track and rocky limestone trails offering 10K, half and full marathon distances plus a youth mile at Purgatory Creek Natural Area.
February 2027
March 2027
A multi-day trail weekend in Spicewood featuring a Half Marathon, 28-mile Marathon Ultra, Backyard Ultra loops, a new two-person Duo division, and an 8-hour timed run.
Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX offers trail races from a 1 mile youth run to a 50K, ruck divisions, and a 5 km Hippo Haul with on course challenges. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, strong course markings, and family activities.
April 2027