Great Springs Trail Race - Austin
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Event overview
The Great Springs Trail Race - Austin takes place on March 7, 2026, at Southeast Metro Park, 4511 Highway 71 East, Del Valle, TX 78617. The event offers multiple distances and includes a youth 1-mile trail run for ages 12 and under. Races are chip timed; gun time is used for official rankings and awards. Pacers are not allowed.
Distances
- 50K
- 26.2 miles
- 13.1 miles
- 10K
- 5K
- Youth 1 Mile (untimed, ages 12 and under)
Course and aid
The course is a well-marked 6.5 mile loop on trails above Onion Creek. Each loop has about 640 feet of elevation gain and includes single track, some double track, rocky jeep road sections, creek-bed drops and climbs, and wooded sections. There are two main aid station supports: one at the race hub / start-finish area and one on course a little past the halfway point. Aid stations provide water, Tailwind, fruit, and grab-and-go snacks. The event is cupless; runners must bring their own cup or bottle.
Logistics, rules and extras
Drop bag locations are not provided on course; small bags may be left near the race hub. Chips are ankle-mounted and must be returned after exiting. Littering can lead to disqualification. Awards include Top 3 male, Top 3 female, and Top Masters (50 and older). Shirt order cutoff is February 10. The race supports the Great Springs Project and lists several sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
