Upcoming Races in Austin, Texas 2026

Written By: Jeremy N

If you are looking for races in Austin, Texas, you have come to the right place. Austin has a growing running scene with 6 races listed in our directory, including 5 upcoming events in 2026. Whether you are lacing up for your first 5K or chasing a new personal record, there is something here for every runner.

Upcoming Races in Austin, Texas

Here is a look at the top upcoming races in Austin this year. We update our listings weekly so you always have the most current information.

2026 Cal Tri Austin – 9.20.26

Date: September 20, 2026

Get ready to compete in Austin on September 20, 2026, where you’ll find an incredible lineup of 18 different events to choose fromwhether you’re into triathlons, swimruns, swimbikes, or runbikruns at both sprint and Olympic distances! Read full details →

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2026 Friends of the Poor Walk at St Thomas More Catholic Church

Date: September 26, 2026

# 2026 Friends of the Poor Walk at St Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin, TX

Lace up your sneakers and make a real difference on **Saturday, September 26, 2026** at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin! Read full details →

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2026 St. Louis St. Vincent DePaul Friends of The Poor Walk

Date: October 17, 2026

Join us in Austin for a charitable walk supporting the St. Louis St. Vincent DePaul Conference, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving those in need within our parish community. Read full details →

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Bikes & Beers Austin

Date: October 24, 2026

Get ready to pedal through the streets of Austin at Bikes & Beers, a fun cycling event that brings together the biking community in the heart of Texas! Read full details →

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ATX Taco Challenge

Date: October 25, 2026

Get ready to lace up and head out on a fun 5k run or walk through Austin on Sunday, October 25th at 8:30am, starting and finishing at Fleet Feet Austin on Walter Seaholm Drive. The best part? Read full details →

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Why Run in Austin?

Running events in Austin offer a mix of community fun runs, charity 5Ks, and competitive road races throughout the year. The local running community is active and welcoming to runners of all levels — from first-timers to seasoned racers. Many of these events benefit local charities and organizations, making race day about more than just your finish time.

Find More Races in Texas

Austin is just one part of a thriving Texas running scene. If you want to explore more events across the state, check out our full race listings for Texas — we track every upcoming running event from 1 mile fun runs to full marathons.

Get Ready to Race

Found a race you want to run? The next step is making sure you are properly trained for it. Whether you are a first-timer aiming to finish or a veteran chasing a PR, having the right training plan makes all the difference.

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Good luck out there — see you at the finish line in Austin!

Hi, Jeremy Here, 

I am the the guy behind Train for a 5K. On this site, I share everything that learned along my running journey. The content I create is the running training I wish I had before we started this journeyAbout Jeremy. 

I have run over 250 races including the California International Marathon, Clarksburg Country Run, and various other 5K & 10K races throughout the United States. I am a former Athletics department employee at University of the Pacific and Shoe Consultant with Dicks Sporting Goods

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