Whether looking to challenge yourself with a 5K or push your limits with a marathon, runners of all skill levels will have plenty of options for running events in the coming year. These are some of the runs taking place within 25 miles of the Austin metro area in 2025.
NOTE: This list is not comprehensive, and all dates, prices and locations are subject to change. Prices listed are based on the starting rate for adult races. Refer to race websites for updates.
JANUARY
Austin International Half Marathon
- Quick summary - Formerly known as the 3M Half Marathon, this downtown Austin race will feature live music along the route.
- Date - Jan. 19, 2025
- Starting Point - Regal Gateway Theater, 9800 Stonelake Blvd, Austin
- Length - half marathon
- Cost - Starting at $199
- Website - https://downhilltodowntown.com/
Time Travel Half Marathon
- Quick summary - Step back in time with an Old West-themed race through Metro Park
- Date - Jan. 26, 2025
- Starting Point - 15500 Sun Light Near Way, Pflugerville
- Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
- Cost - Starting at $15
- Website - http://bit.ly/4fvdnlC
FEBRUARY
Rodeo Stampede
- Quick summary - Celebrate Texas rodeo culture and earn a belt buckle-shaped medal with this run for all skill levels.
- Date - Feb. 2, 2025
- Starting Point - 1316 Pfennig Lane, Pflugerville
- Length - kids run, 5K, 10K, half marathon
- Cost - Starting at $15
- Website - https://bit.ly/3DH5YlL
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Quick summary - A Valentine’s Day-themed run through Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park.
Date - Feb. 8, 2025
Starting Point - 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
Length - kids run, 5K
Cost - Starting at $30
Website - https://www.georgetowntexas.gov/business_detail_T22_R178.php
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
Quick summary - Take a sightseeing tour of Austin during one of the city’s biggest annual races.
Date - Feb. 16, 2025
Starting Point - 2nd St. and Congress Ave., Austin
Length - 5K, half marathon, marathon
Cost - Starting at $79
Website - https://youraustinmarathon.com/
Couple Shuffle
Quick summary - Run solo or with your sweetheart in this Valentine’s-themed event.
Date - Feb. 22, 2025
Starting Point - 18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville
Length - 2 mile, 5K, 10K
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/3ZQNffg
Cupid’s Undie Run
Quick Summary - Do a quick one-mile run in your undies to raise money for NF research.
Date - Feb. 22, 2025
Starting Point - 716 W. 6th St., Austin
Length - 1 mile
Website - https://my.cupids.org/event/2025-cupids-undie-run-austin/e555306
Rogue Trail Series: The Stampede
Quick summary - A challenging trail run through Austin’s beautiful McKinney Falls State Park.
Date - Feb. 22, 2025
Starting Point - 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin
Length - 10K, 20K, 30K
Cost - Starting at $79
Website - https://trailroots.com/the-stampede
MARCH
Get Your Rear In Gear
Quick Summary - A charity run to raise money for colon cancer research.
Date - March 1, 2025
Starting Point - 2200 W 35th St, Austin
Length - kids run, 5K
Cost - Starting at $15
Chase the Chief
Quick Summary - A short run in collaboration with the Georgetown Police Department to help encourage healthy lifestyles for kids.
Date - March 2, 2025
Starting Point - 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown
Length - 1 mile, 5K
Cost - Starting at $10
Website - https://bit.ly/3VZicwv
Great Springs Trail Race
Quick Summary - A beautiful run through the trails near Onion Creek.
Date - March 8, 2025
Starting Point - 4511 Highway 71 East, Del Valle
Length - 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K
Cost - Starting at $60
Website - https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/DelValle/GreatSpringsTrailRaceAustin
Wicked Wine Run
Quick Summary - Enjoy a run through Spicewood Vineyards before some live music and, of course, wine tastings.
Date - March 8, 2025
Starting Point - 1419 Burnet County Road 409, Spicewood
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $70
Website - wickedwinerun.com/race/spicewood-vineyards-austin-wine-run-5k-2025/
Time to Paddy - Austin
Quick Summary - A St. Patrick’s Day-themed run for the whole family.
Date - March 16, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/3ZW1MGB
Rogue Trail Series- The Maze
Quick Summary - A challenging, twisty trail run through Austin’s Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park.
Date - March 22, 2025
Starting Point - 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Length - 10K, 20K, 30K
Cost - Starting at $79
Website - https://trailroots.com/the-maze
Head for the Cure 5K - Austin
Quick Summary - Take a run through The Domain to raise money and awareness for brain cancer research.
Date - March 23, 2025
Starting Point - 3220 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin
Length - kids run, 5K
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for-the-cure-5k-austin-2025/e632957
Austin Falls Ultra
Quick Summary - A highly technical trail run through McKinney Falls State Park.
Date - TBD, 2025
Starting Point - Onion Creek Trailhead, 7001 Onion Creek Drive, Austin
Length - 5K, 10K, 20K, 30K, 50K
Cost - TBD
Website - https://www.ultraexpeditions.com/austin-falls-ultra
Flat Creek Estate Wine Run 5K
Quick Summary - A scenic run through the vineyards at Flat Creek Estate Winery.
Date - March 29, 2025
Starting Point - 24912 Singleton Bend E, Marble Falls
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://bit.ly/3DwHonP
APRIL
Healthy Kids Running Series - Pflugerville
Quick Summary - A five-week program to help kids pre-K through 8th grade develop a love of running.
Date - Starting March 30, 2025
Starting Point - 1849 Park, Football Fields Building B, Pflugerville
Length - 1K, quarter mile, half mile, 1M
Cost - Starting at $48.70
Website - https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/pflugerville-tx/
Tails-2-Trails 5K, Dog Jog, and Community Play Day
Quick Summary - Bring your four-legged friends along for a scenic trail run to benefit the WilCo Animal Shelter.
Date - April 5, 2025
Starting Point - 3250 Limmer Loop, Hutto
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://bit.ly/3PaADL5
Spring Fling Austin
Quick Summary - Welcome the arrival of spring with a beautiful outdoor run.
Date - April 6, 2025
Starting Point - TBD
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/3PdQhoU
Statesman Cap 10K
Quick Summary - The largest organized 10K in the state returns for its 48th year.
Date - April 6, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - 10K
Cost - Starting at $60
Website - https://www.cap10k.com/
Longhorn Run
Quick Summary - Race across University of Texas’ storied 40 Acres for this annual UT tradition.
Date - April 12, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - 5K, 10K
Cost - TBD
Website - https://www.utlonghornrun.com/event-information-792045.html
The Patriot’s Way 5K
Quick Summary - Join the Eastview High School wrestling team on a run around campus to support the booster club.
Date - April 12, 2025
Starting Point - 4490 E University Ave, Georgetown
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $30
Website - https://thepatriotsway5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16462
Tillman Honor Run
Quick Summary - Arizona State University is sponsoring this multi-city event to honor the memory of former ASU football star and U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman.
Date - April 12, 2025
Starting Point - 2 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St., Austin
Length - 4.2 miles
Cost - Starting at $42.40
Six39 5K for Cancer Survivors
Quick Summary - Run to support Six39, a nonprofit that helps families of people battling cancer make ends meet.
Date - April 26, 2025
Starting Point - 445 E Morrow St, Georgetown
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $30
Website - https://bit.ly/3ZKUWn6
Topper Rise and Stride 5K
Quick Summary - Run across the St. Edwards University campus to help raise money for the school’s athletic program.
Date - April 26, 2025
Starting Point - 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $45
Website - https://bit.ly/3ZQNLtI
Donot Stop
Quick Summary - Donut lovers can enjoy courses for all skill levels before treating themselves to fresh-baked donuts at the finish line.
Date - April 27, 2025
Starting Point - 2101 Mustang Dr, Marble Falls
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/41Py34s
MAY
H-E-B Sunshine Run
Quick Summary - Run through downtown Austin to help raise money for Austin Sunshine Camps.
Date - May 4, 2025
Starting Point - 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
Length - kids run, 5k, 10k
Cost - Starting at $50
Website - https://www.austinsunshinerun.com/
Hometown Half Marathon
Quick Summary - Celebrate Austin with this annual run through downtown.
Date - May 25, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/3BLYQ79
JUNE
Old Town Street Festival 5K
Quick Summary - The Leander Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center sponsors this annual run through the city’s historic downtown.
Date - June 7, 2025
Starting Point - 100 N. Brushy St., Leander
Length - 5k
Cost - Starting at $35
Website - https://bit.ly/3VX5v5g
Chris Kelley Memorial 5K
Quick Summary - The 9th annual event supporting a charity for veterans and first responders, sponsored by the Chris Kelley Foundation.
Date - June 21, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Hutto
Length - 5K
Cost - TBD
All American 4 and 8 Mile
Quick Summary - This patriotic annual race comes with swag, treats and custom medals.
Date - June 28, 2025
Starting Point - 1001 E University Ave., Georgetown
Length - kid’s run, 1M, 4M, 8M
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/4fyXXwv
JULY
Red, White and Blue Half Marathon
Quick Summary - Bigfoot Running Company sponsors this yearly run through Austin’s beautiful trail system.
Date - July 13, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - kids run, 2 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $30
Website - https://bit.ly/3DJJalm
AUGUST
Summer Meltdown Half Marathon
Quick Summary - This race invites you to embrace the Texas heat and enjoy a sunrise run through Georgetown.
Date - Aug. 2, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Georgetown
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://bit.ly/49SHYZ4
Summer Sizzler
Quick Summary - Enjoy a hot summer run suited for the whole family.
Date - Aug.16, 2025
Starting Point - 2101 Mustang Drive, Marble Falls
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 15K
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/4090t8e
SEPTEMBER
Zilker Relays
Quick Summary - Assemble your team of 4 to compete in this relay race through Zilker Metropolitan Park
Date - Sep. 5, 2025
Starting Point - 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
Length - kids run, 10 mile relay
Cost - Starting at $200 per team
Website - https://austinrunners.org/zilker-relays/
Mellow Trail Race
Quick Summary - A challenging series of races through the Pace Bend Park trail system near Lake Travis.
Date - Sep. 13, 2025
Starting Point - 2011 Pace Bend Road N, Spicewood
Length - 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon
Cost - Starting at $55
Website - https://www.tejastrails.com/mellow
OCTOBER
Hope Alliance Survive Thrive Prevent
Quick Summary - Raise money for victims of domestic violence while running the Randy Morrow Trail.
Date - Oct. 11, 2025
Starting Point - 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
Length - 5K
Cost - Starts at $30
Website - https://bit.ly/4hahGUP
Day of the Dead Half Marathon
Quick Summary - Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a crisp autumn run.
Date - Oct.12, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - kids run, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://bit.ly/4iPUnB8
Spooky Sprint
Quick Summary - A Halloween-themed race for the whole family.
Date - Oct. 25, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - 5K, 10K
Cost - Starting at $15
Website - https://bit.ly/408vzNu
NOVEMBER
Hippo Dash 5k
Quick Summary - Raise money for the Hungry Hippo food drive with this run through Fritz Park.
Date - Nov. 1, 2025
Starting Point - 400 Park Ave., Hutto
Length - 1K, 1 mile, 5K
Cost - Starting at $20
Website - https://bit.ly/4guWwR5
Texas Ultra Running Championships
Quick Summary - Join some elite trail runners for one of the toughest races of the year.
Date - Nov. 15, 2025
Starting Point - 2101 County Road 262, Georgetown
Length - 15K, 50K, 100K
Cost - Starting at $60
Turkey Trails
Quick Summary - Get ready for Thanksgiving with this family-friendly run with plenty of post-race treats.
Date - Nov. 22, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Austin
Length - 5K, 10K
Cost - Starting at $15
DECEMBER
Old Town Rudolph Run
Quick Summary - Start off the Christmas season with this run through downtown Leander.
Date - Dec. 6, 2025
Starting Point - 100 N. Brushy St., Leander
Length - 5K
Cost - Starting at $35
Website - https://bit.ly/4078omG
Gingerbread Lane 5K and 10K
Quick Summary - Don your holiday apparel for this family race to celebrate the holiday spirit.
Date - Dec.14, 2025
Starting Point - TBD, Pflugerville
Length - 1 mile, 5K, 10K
Cost - Starting at $25
Website - https://bit.ly/3VSbRmw
