Wildflower Trail Race
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Event Overview
The Wildflower Trail Races is a two-day running event held in May at Bastrop State Park, Texas. The courses use a single-track trail system in the Texas Hill Country, with varied terrain including pine forests, sandy sections, rock, rolling climbs, and descents. The route passes through areas affected by a 2011 forest fire and showcases the regrowth of the Lost Pines.
Event Distances
For 2026, the event introduces a new start/finish area and new distances or routes. Races take place on both Saturday and Sunday, offering a wide range of distances for running and rucking. The event also includes a family walk and kids run.
Available distances include:
- 50K
- Marathon (42.2 km)
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 12-Mile (19.3 km)
- 5-Mile (8 km)
- 5K (5 km)
- 5-Mile Ruck
- 1-Mile Family Walk & Kids Run
Participants can undertake multi-day challenges. The "50/50 Challenge" involves completing a 50K on both Saturday and Sunday. The "Double 5's" challenge involves completing either the 5-mile or 5-kilometer distance on both days, available in both running and rucking divisions.
Location
The event takes place at Bastrop State Park, located at 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
