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Up Around The Bend Trail Run
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
Feb 20 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Up Around The Bend Trail Run?
Up Around The Bend Trail Run is on Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Bend, Texas. The first event starts at 6:00 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultra and trail run. Current entry fees run $70 to $140 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Feb 21, 2027.
Up Around The Bend race guide
Up Around The Bend is a Perspective Pacing trail race at Colorado Bend State Park on Saturday, February 20, 2027, with 52.4-mile, marathon, half, 10K and youth races. Expect creek crossings, smooth riverside trail, technical single track and climbing.
- Venue
- Colorado Bend State Park
- Long races start
- 7:30 a.m.
- Last-lap cutoff
- 7:30 p.m.
- Pickup
- Race day only
- Camping
- Race sites, first come
- Prices rise
- After Jan 29
Up Around The Bend FAQ
When and where is Up Around The Bend?
Saturday, February 20, 2027, at Colorado Bend State Park, 1201 Colorado Park Road, Bend. The 52.4, marathon and half start at 7:30 a.m., the 10K at 8 and the kids run at 9, each with a 15-minute start window. Packet pickup is race day only, 6–10 a.m.
How much does Up Around The Bend cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Up Around The Bend 52.4 $140 ($150 from January 30); Up Around The Bend 26.2 $120 ($130 from January 30); Up Around The Bend 13.1 $110 ($120 from January 30); Up Around The Bend 10k $70 ($80 from January 30). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
What is the Up Around The Bend course like?
Creek crossings, smooth riverside trail, technical single track and elevation changes. The 52.4 mile is multiple laps.
What is the Up Around The Bend cutoff?
All distances must start their last lap by 7:30 p.m. Awards use gun time.
What aid is at Up Around The Bend?
The half, marathon and 52.4 have three aid stations including the start/finish, with Lemon Ridge reached twice a loop; Lemon Ridge and the start/finish are fully stocked and the third is water only. The 10K has two full stations. It’s cupless.
Can you have a pacer?
Only in the 52.4 mile, after your second lap, one pacer per runner, with separate registration and a $10 fee paid on arrival.
Can you camp at Colorado Bend for the race?
Yes. Tent sites 22, 23, 27 and 29 are held for racers Friday and Saturday nights, first come, first served, and camping and parking in the race areas are covered by the special event fee. RV sites 35–47 have no water or electricity. There’s no tenting at the race hub.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against Perspective Pacing: Up Around The Bend, RunSignup: Up Around The Bend and Perspective Pacing: policies. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Around The Bend 52.4 | 52.4 Miles | Feb 20, 2027, 6:00 AM | $140.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens Jul 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 21, 2027 |
| Up Around The Bend 26.2 | 26.2 Miles | Feb 20, 2027, 6:00 AM | $120.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens Jul 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 21, 2027 |
| Up Around The Bend 13.1 | 13.1 Miles | Feb 20, 2027, 6:00 AM | $110.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens Jul 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 21, 2027 |
| Up Around The Bend 10k | 10K | Feb 20, 2027, 6:00 AM | $70.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens Jul 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 21, 2027 |
| Up Around The Bend Youth Trail Run (12 & Under) | Kids | Feb 20, 2027, 6:00 AM | $0.00 until Jan 29, 2027 | Opens Jul 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 21, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Up Around The Bend Trail Run
One of the coolest trail runs in Texas! Cool swag, amazing medals, and great memories are waiting for you. With all its waterfalls, streams, rivers, springs & moving water; Colorado Bend is notorious for incredible formations unique to this park! This trail running experience has been created to offer participants a beautiful & difficult trail reality. We hope this weekend provides you with something magnificent...giving you something you need ... a break from the complexities of everyday occurrences, reminding you to notice the simple & soulful aspects of life. Join us. Several distances to choose from. Many stories to tell afterward!
While every racer will get some cool swag, January 29 is the deadline to get a shirt.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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