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Austin Solstice Circuit 52 Miler • 50K • Marathon • 25K • 10K • 5K • 1 Hour
Spicewood · 34 km away
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5SEP
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Labor Day Trail Challenge Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • 1 Hour
Cedar Creek · 32 km away
5SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Hill Country Triple Trail Run
Burnet · 70 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Mellow Trail Race
Spicewood · 34 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Cal Tri Austin
Austin · 13 km away
Austin · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Austin
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Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend
Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend is a two-day trail running series at Lake Bastrop in the Lost Pines area of Central Texas, held in the fall. The weekend offers a range of events from short trail races to long endurance efforts, with options including a 5K, 5-miler, 10K, 10-miler, 20-miler, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and a Last Standing ultra. Saturday is the Ultra & Distance Day, featuring the longest events designed for runners seeking hours on dirt trails.
The courses traverse fast dirt trails alongside Lake Bastrop, featuring winding lakeside sections, open skies, and tall pines. The most unique event is the Last Standing ultra: participants begin at Basecamp on the Gideon Loop and complete a 4.17-mile loop each hour. This format can extend to 24 loops, approximately 100 miles, with a 50-runner limit and a cumulative-time tiebreaker if necessary. The 9:00 AM start time means runners will face the heat of the day, sunset around the tenth hour, a full night, and potentially into the next morning if they meet the hourly cutoff.
Autumn Harvest Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K and 12HR Endurance Run
Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck
The Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck is an off-road event held in mid-October at 3630 Park Road 4 West in Burnet, Texas. The event utilizes local park trails, offering participants multiple distances on dirt: 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a half-marathon ruck, and a 1-mile youth trail run for children 12 and under.
The event is designed to accommodate various trail participants, not just a single group. Ultra runners, marathoners, shorter-distance runners, ruckers carrying weight, and young children each have separate starts, with staggered start times based on distance. All participants receive event merchandise, though the deadline for guaranteed shirts is before race day, meaning late registrants may not receive one.
Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K
Fields of Gold Trail Run takes place in the fall at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, within the Texas Hill Country. The series offers runners a wide selection of distances: 50K, marathon, half marathon, a 12-hour endurance challenge, a 1-hour Gold Hour challenge, 10K, and 5K. The course is designed with dirt and park terrain, featuring rolling hills, meadow trails, lakeside paths, golden grasslands, wooded valleys, and overlooks across the bend area.
The longer races cover the most varied terrain. The half marathon is presented as challenging yet accessible for runners not aiming for an ultra distance. The 12-hour event focuses on total miles accumulated rather than a set finish time, with aid stations and support available throughout the day. The 1-hour race applies the same endurance concept in a condensed format. The 5K Harvest Fun Run serves as the family-friendly option, winding through the meadows. The event also supports HKRS Cedar Park Youth Running Programs, connecting race day activities with local youth running initiatives.
Salmagundi Trail Race
The Salmagundi Trail Race follows the Pedernales River at Reimers Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. It begins and ends on Hamilton Pool Road in Dripping Springs, near Austin. This November event offers distances from 5K and 10K to a half marathon, marathon, and a 50K ultra. Runners can use it for their first trail run, a quick race, or a long day on the trails. The event has a 500-participant limit and is part of the Texas Trail Championship.
The course is entirely off-road, featuring wide double track, narrower single track, and jeep trail. It includes rolling climbs, not steep mountain ascents. The 5K has approximately 180 feet of elevation gain, and the half marathon has about 700 feet. The marathon course consists of the half-marathon loop run twice, while the ultra adds a 10K loop to two half-marathon loops. A Ruck Division is also available, requiring specific pack weights, pre- and post-race weigh-ins, and prohibiting trekking poles. Custom awards from Southern Forge and Mill are given to finishers. The race supports Austin Sunshine Camps, and the post-race activities include live music and local food trucks.
Justice Run Austin
Justice Run Austin is a race event based at the Travis County Exposition Center on Decker Lane in Austin, Texas, with races that include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is held in November, with the listed date and venue still dependent on permitting. The marathon is a tighter commitment than the shorter races: runners get a strict five-hour cutoff because of road closure timelines, and anyone expecting to need more than four and a half hours is steered toward the half marathon.
The event began in 2021 with a fundraising mission tied to human trafficking survivor care. Money raised goes toward The Justice Residences, planned long-term restoration homes for up to 100 survivors at a time, with care lasting one to three years. Thousands of racers have joined the event since it started, and the field is built for a wide range of participants, from marathoners to 5K families; children age five and under can enter the 5K free, though that entry does not include a runner bag or shirt.
Mustang Marathon (Hill Country Trivium) Road Race
The Mustang Marathon is a road race series held at Mustang Stadium, located at Marble Falls High School in Marble Falls, Texas, within the Hill Country northwest of Austin. The event features a range of distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and a youth mile. This variety accommodates local families, shorter-distance runners, marathoners, and ultrarunners on the same race day. Previously known as the Hill Country Trivium, it is the sole road race organized by Perspective Pacing.
The course is paved and follows an out-and-back route on country roads, with rolling hills and challenging climbs rather than a flat city loop. All distances begin and conclude at Mustang Stadium, simplifying the race hub despite the varying runner distances. Awards are determined by gun time, though chip times are also provided, offering a competitive element for runners at the start. A local tradition concludes the race: participants receive a coupon for a complimentary slice of pie from Marble Falls’ Bluebonnet Cafe.
Star of Texas Holiday Victory Lap: 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
The Star of Texas Holiday Victory Lap is a winter race day at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas, offering distances from 5K up to 50 miles. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, or 50 miler, all utilizing the same repeating paved loop. The marathon course is USATF-certified and serves as a Boston Qualifier, designed for runners aiming for even splits and a consistent rhythm over multiple laps.
The loop measures 1.64 miles, meaning the marathon requires 16 laps, the half marathon 8, the 10K 4, and the 5K 2. The paved course features moderate climbs and gentle descents. This repeating layout allows runners to become familiar with the turns, gradients, and effort required as the race progresses. Each lap brings runners back past a personal aid station area, enabling supporters to see them frequently without extensive movement. The event employs chip timing with regular lap splits, and finishers are awarded a challenge coin and a medal. It is also noted as part of a larger winter series that includes the Advent Run to New Year Challenge and a winter marathon series.
Austin's Backyard Marathon Ultra • Full • Half & Memorial Day Remembrance Run 4 Miler • 8 Miler
This Backyard Ultra in the Texas Hill Country is a Last Person Standing Challenge. The course uses a dual-course strategy. The Day Loop offers expansive views and technical engagement around the Colorado River, with winding single-track and open meadows. At dusk, shift to the Night Loop, built for tunnel vision with wider double-track paths, a moving meditation under headlamp. The transition between these loops is where the psychological wall often hits during the transition from dusk to dawn, making this a dynamic and strategically challenging test.
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Austin Training Notes
Austin hosts 14 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals put base miles on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail because the loop runs 10 miles around Lady Bird Lake. Town Lake gives you skyline, water, gravel, concrete, fountains, bathrooms, and easy distance choices. Barton Creek Greenbelt gives trail runners over 12 miles of limestone, climbs, and swimming holes after rain. Southern Walnut Creek Trail gives road runners a 7-mile paved line through shady woods. The Loop Running Supply, Morning Jo’s, East Side Beer Runners, Speedshop Mafia, and Austin Front Runners keep the week social. Austin Marathon & Half Marathon, Cap10K, and Spurs Austin International Half Marathon anchor the calendar.
Locals ride everything here, from Z2 laps on the Austin Sunday Loop to singletrack under the limestone cliffs of Barton Creek Greenbelt. The climb is 6 km and gains 422 m, so it works for intervals without leaving town. The loop runs 9 miles with 14,070 ft of climbing clockwise. West Austin carries the real punch with Hill of Life, Mount Bonnell, and Devil’s Backbone. Walnut Creek Park keeps gravel easier, while Pedernales River and Rocky Creek Ranch make it tougher. Violet Crown Cycling, Breakfast Club, and Social Cycling Austin give you group options, and GASP plus Livestrong Classic are the anchor events.
Autumn gives Austin its best training months, and locals start stacking bigger rides then. Summer asks runners and cyclists to move early, move late, find shade, and keep the effort honest. Midnight rides can work in the heat, and cyclists just need good lights. Lady Bird Lake and Southern Walnut Creek Trail stay useful for easy Z2 when the sun is still bossy. Barton Creek Greenbelt gives runners and mountain bikers shade, rock, and a cooler feel after rain. Winter keeps the city rolling, and Barton Springs Pool stays at 68 degrees year-round for the swim-bike-run crowd.