Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos
- Date
- January 23, 2027
- Location
- 2102 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
- Price
- $10–$112
From the Organizer
Saturday, January 23, 2027.
This is a trail party you won’t want to miss. Right in the heart of beautiful San Marcos, this race is a neighborhood race that feels like the middle of nowhere in the thick of the trail system. It’s an amazing course that will deliver single track trails, rolling hills, rocks, fast sections, and the Tejas Trails spirit.
Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos.
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 and learn how the Edwards Aquifer under these trails is critical to sustainable clean water for our growing cities. We are incredibly proud to support their grandiose efforts, alongside the city of San Marcos via this trail race!
While every racer will get some cool swag, December 22 is the deadline to get a shirt.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Marcos, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Marcos, TX
City Elevation
904 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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- Race
- Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos
- Date
- January 23, 2027
- Location
- 2102 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
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.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos?
- Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos is a running race held in San Marcos, Texas on January 23, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027 in San Marcos, Texas at 2102 Hunter Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos
Jan 23, 2027