Wild Hare Trail Race

Wild Hare Trail Race runs in November at Bluff Creek Ranch, a privately owned ranch and adventure park in Warda, Texas, near Bastrop and within driving range of Austin, San Antonio, College Station, and Houston. The race gives runners a full spread of trail options: 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10K, plus a youth 1-mile race. The longer races start early in the morning, the youth race goes later, and the course stays open into the night for runners still finishing laps. The route uses multiple loops around the ranch, with fast sections and constantly changing terrain rather than one long out-and-back. Tejas Trails pitches it as friendly to first-time trail runners, while the 50-mile and 50K fields give experienced runners room to test pacing, fueling, and race-day strategy. The 25K gets described as tough but fun, which fits the race’s overall feel: a busy trail weekend with camping, volunteers, and a course that keeps people engaged without needing mountain terrain.