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Holiday Victory Lap
Spicewood, United States
December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
80.47 km50 km42.2 km21.1 km+2
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
USRunning Territory & Spot
Running races in Texas Hill Country
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 43 races in Texas Hill Country with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions43Races & courses
Distances5 - 163.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,587 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Noche Trail Runs
Junction, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
64 km43 km21 km5 km
Night RunMountain+3
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
HOKA ONE ONE Bandera Endurance Trail Run
Bandera, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
99.5 km50.4 km25 km
Nature & Off-RoadPoint-to-Point
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Fire Trail Running Festival
Spring Branch, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km8.05 km
Public ParkForest
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Ocean City Running Festival
West Ocean City, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8 km5 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Allianz Richmond Marathon
Richmond, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA)
Santa Ynez, United States
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
51 km25 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Holiday Victory Lap | Spicewood, Texas, US | Road Running | 80.47 km50 km42.2 km21.1 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Noche Trail Runs | Junction, Texas, US | Trail Running | 64 km43 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | HOKA ONE ONE Bandera Endurance Trail Run | Bandera, Texas, US | Trail Running | 99.5 km50.4 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Fire Trail Running Festival | Spring Branch, Texas, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km8.05 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Ocean City Running Festival | West Ocean City, Maryland, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Charlotte Marathon | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Allianz Richmond Marathon | Richmond, Virginia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA) | Santa Ynez, California, US | Trail Running | 51 km25 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Madison Marathon | Madison, Wisconsin, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Williams Route 66 Marathon | Tulsa, Oklahoma, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | The Tour of Tucson | Tucson, Arizona, US | Road CyclingRoad Running | 163.7 km101.9 km52.6 km5 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Philadelphia Marathon | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8.05 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Texas Hill Country (United States, Texas) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 43 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Spicewood, Junction, Bandera, and Spring Branch. Notable events in the selection include Holiday Victory Lap, Noche Trail Runs, and HOKA ONE ONE Bandera Endurance Trail Run.
Race distances span from 5 km to 163.7 km, reaching up to +2,587 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Texas Hill Country includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Texas Hill Country?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 43 individual races in Texas Hill Country. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Holiday Victory Lap, Noche Trail Runs, and HOKA ONE ONE Bandera Endurance Trail Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Texas Hill Country?
Events in Texas Hill Country focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 163.7 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Spicewood, Junction, Bandera, and Spring Branch.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Texas Hill Country?
The most selective courses in Texas Hill Country climb up to +2,587 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Texas Hill Country?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.