Dripping Springs
Trail Running Calendar near Dripping Springs 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dripping Springs for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A six hour trail challenge in Johnson City, Texas where runners complete a 5K every hour and must finish each lap to continue. Patches and a medal are awarded for progress and top finishers feed into a national leaderboard and championship prizes.
Trail running at Krause Springs, Spicewood with 5k to 50k distances plus a youth run, aid stations, medals, on-site activities, and a cupless format. The event is postponed due to severe weather; transfer and reschedule options are offered.
September 2026
A two mile Fun Run on the CPHS cross country course in Cedar Park, held alongside competitive high school and middle school cross country races; vendors will have merchandise and proceeds support course and trail maintenance.
An untimed, family friendly fun run on the Violet Crown Trail in Austin on September 26, 2026, with a finish line celebration and proceeds supporting trail stewardship.
October 2026
Trail runs at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area through rolling hills and golden meadows, with multiple distances and proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park youth programs.
November 2026
Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.
Test your endurance at this Last Person Standing event in Marble Falls. Complete a 4.17 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner of the Summit Backyard Ultra.
Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on course support. Pacers are permitted for the 50 and 100 mile events under specific registration and conduct rules.
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.
January 2027
Trail races at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on January 23, 2027, with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and a youth 1 mile; youth racers receive a finisher medal and parents may run with children at no cost.
February 2027
March 2027
A multi day trail event in Spicewood, TX (March 13-15, 2027) offering half marathon, marathon ultra, backyard ultra loops, backyard duos, and an 8 hour timed run on technical Hill Country terrain with stocked aid stations and finisher buckles.
A range of trail distances at Turkey Bend Recreation Area on March 28, 2027, with routes along Lake Travis, wooded paths, and bluebonnet meadows. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.
May 2027
Trail and ultra races at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Johnson City TX on May 1 2027 offering looped courses from 5K to 100K with aid stations and specific gear requirements for longer distances.
A backyard ultra at Turkey Bend where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop until one remains, with finisher medals, aid stations, and mixed trail and paved terrain.
June 2027
Trail races from 50K to a 1 mile youth run take place at Canyon Park in Canyon Lake, Texas on June 5, 2027. The event includes post-race festivities and supports the Great Springs Project and Edwards Aquifer awareness.
Night trail running at Guadalupe River State Park offering 50K, 25K, 8K, relay and ruck options with marked single-track trails and aid stations.