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- Saturday, March 6, 2027
Mar 06 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Great Springs Trail Race - Austin?
Great Springs Trail Race - Austin is on Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Del Valle, Texas. The first event starts at 6:30 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultra and trail run. Current entry fees run $10 to $117 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Mar 6, 2027.
Great Springs Trail Race – Austin race guide
The Great Springs Trail Race – Austin is a Tejas Trails race at Southeast Metro Park in Del Valle on Saturday, March 6, 2027, with a 50K, marathon, half, 10K, 5K and youth mile on a 6.5-mile loop above Onion Creek. It’s run with the Great Springs Project, which is building a trail from the Alamo to the Texas Capitol.
- Venue
- Southeast Metro Park
- Loop
- 6.5 mi, ~640 ft gain
- 50K start
- 6:30 a.m.
- Last-lap cutoff
- 2:30 p.m.
- Pacers
- Not allowed
- Partner
- Great Springs Project
Great Springs Trail Race – Austin FAQ
When and where is the Great Springs Trail Race – Austin?
Saturday, March 6, 2027, at Southeast Metro Park, 4511 Highway 71 East, Del Valle. Starts: 50K 6:30 a.m., marathon 7, half 8:15, 10K 8:30, 5K 8:45 (start line closes at 9), youth mile 10:30.
How much does the Great Springs Trail Race – Austin cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 50K $117 ($127 from December 7); Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 26.2mi $112 ($117 from December 7); Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 13.1mi $97 ($107 from December 7); Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 10K $75 ($80 from December 7); Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 5K $60 ($65 from December 7). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
What is the Great Springs Austin course like?
A 6.5-mile loop with about 640 feet of gain on a bluff above Onion Creek: mostly single track, some double track, technical sections and short drops and climbs through creek beds. It starts on a rough jeep road with a half-mile rocky downhill. The 50K is five laps.
What are the cutoffs?
You must be on your last lap by 2:30 p.m., and the course closes at 4:30 p.m.
What aid is on the course?
One on-course station (the Pump aid station, past halfway) plus the start/finish, with water, Tailwind, fruit and snacks. It’s cupless, there are no official drop-bag spots and pacers aren’t allowed.
What is the Great Springs Project?
The race’s partner nonprofit, which conserves Central Texas land and is building a hike-and-bike trail from the Alamo to the Texas Capitol by 2036. Runners who finish all four Great Springs races (San Marcos, Austin, Canyon Lake and Natural Bridge Caverns) can combine their medals.
Where do you park?
In the sports-field lots south of the Primitive Trailhead, then a quarter-mile walk north. Packet pickup is Friday 4:30–7 p.m. at the Primitive Trailhead and Saturday 6–8:45 a.m.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against Tejas Trails: Great Springs Austin and RunSignup: Great Springs Trail Race – Austin. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 50K | 50K | Mar 6, 2027, 6:30 AM | $117.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 26.2mi | 26.2 Miles | Mar 6, 2027, 7:00 AM | $112.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 13.1mi | 13.1 Miles | Mar 6, 2027, 8:15 AM | $97.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 10K | 10K | Mar 6, 2027, 8:30 AM | $75.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 2027, 8:45 AM | $60.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
| Great Springs Trail Race - Austin Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & under) | 1 Miles | Mar 6, 2027, 10:30 AM | $10.00 until Dec 6, 2026 | Opens Jun 3, 2026 · Closes Mar 6, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Great Springs Trail Race - Austin
Saturday, March 6, 2027.
This race has it all and is right in Austin’s backyard. With over six miles of real trails surrounded by woods and streams, you will forget you are in the heart of one of the largest cities in Texas. The course features single tracks, rolling hills, fast downhills, and the Tejas Trails spirit. There’s nothing boring about it.
This race is made possible by the great work of Great Springs Project. Don’t know what that is yet? Check out this link or just come to the race to learn how the Edwards Aquifer beneath these trails is crucial for providing sustainable clean water to our growing cities. We are incredibly proud to support their impressive efforts through this trail race!
While every racer will get some cool swag, February 9 is the deadline to get a shirt.
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