
From the Organizer
A million reasons to run! Join us for the Bluebonnet Trail Run, where nature's most spectacular display of millions of Texas bluebonnets provides the backdrop for an unforgettable running experience. Set against the stunning shores of Lake Travis at Turkey Bend Recreation Area, this event offers something for everyone - from serious trail runners to families looking for outdoor fun.
Choose your adventure:
Your registration directly supports HKRS Cedar Park. After deducting event expenses, net proceeds from the Bluebonnet Trail Race will be donated to HKRS Cedar Park. These funds will support youth running programs in Cedar Park, including equipment, registration assistance for families in need, and program development. Your participation helps ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in healthy, active lifestyle programs - building confidence, friendships, and lifelong healthy habits.
You can also donate directly to HKRS Cedar Park here
Limited financial resources, lack of access to youth sports programs, social isolation, and barriers to healthy lifestyle activities are just some of the challenges young people face in accessing running programs. Through HKRS Cedar Park's 5-week fall and spring running series, and having a supportive community presence, HKRS Cedar Park helps kids build confidence, develop healthy habits, and overcome obstacles to active living. HKRS Cedar Park is part of a nationally recognized organization. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit it offers registration assistance to ensure all children can participate regardless of their family's financial situation, and anyone can access their programs including families new to running. All of their programs are welcoming, inclusive, and tailored to each individual child's age and ability level. Your money helps to do this.
Note: Due to the seasonal nature of bluebonnets, this event is scheduled during peak bloom time. Trail conditions are weather-dependent, and routes may be adjusted to protect natural areas.
The Bluebonnet Trail Run is managed and organized by Fit Foundation volunteers in aid of Healthy Kids Running Series Cedar Park youth programs.
Register today and secure your spot for this unique Texas Hill Country experience!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burnet Muni Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,255
as of 2023
Elevation
806 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 43 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bluebonnet Trail Run 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bluebonnet Trail Run 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
Mar 28, 2027