10K races near Manor

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.

The Bagel Run in Austin/Round Rock, Texas, offers 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, along with a Family 1 Mile Fun Run. A virtual run and a no-shirt Eco-Registration for the three main distances are also available. The in-person race employs capped waves; entries may close as each wave fills, with a waitlist or virtual option for those who miss a spot. The run begins at Richard Moya Park. The course map is provided to participants instead of being published beforehand. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional, allowing individuals to use an app to track their run and submit the result later. Best Races organizes this as a private group run, extending invitations to local run clubs and offering bagels post-race.

Spooky Sprint-Austin is a Halloween-themed running event in Austin, held in October. It offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, kids dash, virtual race, and a volunteer-then-run entry. The event is designed for families and casual groups alongside competitive runners: the 5K, 10K, and half marathon are chip-timed with live results and awards, while the 1 mile and kids dash are untimed. The event provides finishers with race swag, including custom bibs, designer shirts, and medals for the main distances. The kids dash includes a mini bib, youth shirt, and a child-specific medal. Children 10 and under can participate in the kids dash for free if they forgo the swag. The 5K and 10K also have reduced pricing for participants 12 and under. Finish-line treats, free participant photos, and a virtual option contribute to the race's playful atmosphere, even for timed runners who receive results and awards.

Halloween Trick or Trot is a Halloween-themed run at Richard Moya Park in Austin, offering 5K, 10K, half-marathon, virtual, and family 1-mile options. It runs in morning waves, with each wave capped to create a more intimate group atmosphere rather than a large, crowded event. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and children may participate with a guardian. The course details are emailed to participants, and race bibs are distributed on race day, bypassing traditional packet pickup. Timing is optional; participants can use an app, request assistance from coordinators, or forgo chip timing altogether. Halloween elements include post-run candy, finisher medals, shirts sent to U.S. addresses, a towel or giveaway, online results, and a completion certificate. The organizer also provides local run club invitations, a virtual option if waves fill, and a charity component where logged miles after the race can contribute to donations.

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.

The Veterans Day Freedom Run in the Austin/Round Rock area begins at Richard Moya Park in Austin and takes place annually near Veterans Day. Participants can select a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with a virtual option available for those unable to attend in person. The event is designed to be small, featuring capped waves instead of a large field, and all running paces are welcome. Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The course map is distributed via email shortly before race day, meaning public information emphasizes the event's format over its terrain. This is a low-pressure run without timing chips; participants may use Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar apps to track their progress, or request assistance from coordinators. Registration covers a mailed shirt, race-day bib, finisher medal, a towel or giveaway item, a digital training pack, online results, and a completion certificate. Participants also have the option to fundraise for a charity of their choice, with all net proceeds directed to that organization.

Turkey Trails-Houston is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event in Houston featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, an untimed 1-mile run, and a kids' dash for children 10 and under. It is designed for families and regular runners alike, offering youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and a virtual option for those who wish to run elsewhere while still receiving event merchandise. The timed races include chip timing with live results and awards. The 1-mile run and kids' dash are more relaxed. Most registrations come with a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The kids' dash also includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a child-specific medal, with children able to participate in the dash for free without swag. Race day also includes free photos and finish-line treats.

The Coffee Lovers Run Austin/Round Rock is a 5K, 10K, and half marathon held on the Chisholm Trail in Round Rock, Texas. It is designed as a relaxed group run, with a maximum of 15 participants per wave and no timing chips. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and younger participants may enter with a guardian. Waves begin in the morning, and late arrivals can still join while coordinators are present for a short period after the first start. The process is straightforward: arrive with your race bib, complete your chosen distance by running or walking, and ask a coordinator for assistance if you wish to have your time tracked by bib number. Merchandise is mailed directly to participants, including a quality running shirt, and a finisher medal can be requested post-run. The organizer also provides access to an online runner community, offers a virtual race option or a waitlist when waves are full, and donates a race registration to an individual unable to pay, through nonprofit partners supporting at-risk youth, orphans, and marginalized communities.