Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Bend, TX
- 1201 Colorado Park Road, 76824
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Experience a rugged 60K night trail run through the stunning cliffs, canyons, and waterfalls of Colorado Bend State Park.
- Fun
- Scenic
Fun
ScenicGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners training for a serious effort
Join the Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series for a challenging 60K adventure through Colorado Bend State Park. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience rugged trails under the night sky. Discover a landscape reminiscent of the western United States, featuring dramatic cliffs, deep canyon lands, hidden limestone caves, and stunning natural springs and waterfalls. The park's precious solitude makes it a cherished destination for runners and their families, promising a memorable and demanding journey.
What to expect
- Prepare for a demanding 60K trail run on rugged terrain.
- Navigate a course featuring cliffs, canyons, caves, springs, and waterfalls.
- All racers receive cool swag.
Standout details
- Night trail run
- Rugged 60K course
- Cliffs, canyons, and waterfalls
- Cool runner swag
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Distances & registration
8 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM CDT · From $13.05
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 4:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 PM CDT · From $43.65
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
- 10K
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30 PM CDT · From $58.42
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
+ 5 more optionsHide
- 20K
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30 PM CDT · From $73.19
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
- 30K
Sat, Jul 18, 7:00 PM CDT · From $87.96
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
- 60K
Sat, Jul 18, 7:00 PM CDT · From $95.34
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
Colorado Bend Virtual Run (5k/10k/20k/30k/60k)
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 AM CDT · From $55.25
Opens Jul 13, 2026, 9:52 AM CDT · Closes Jul 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Colorado Bend 10K Ruck
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 AM CDT · From $55.25
Opens Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 25, 2025, 6:59 AM CST
Vibe Check
Serious Test
Serious TestTrail + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Trail
- Rolling
From the organizer
July 18th, 2026
This is the third event in the 2026 Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series! Join us as we run the rugged and demanding trails of Colorado Bend State Park. This locale is more reminiscent of the western United States than central Texas. Boasting cliffs and canyon lands, limestone caves, numerous natural springs, amazing waterfalls, and precious solitude, this park truly has it all & has quickly become a favorite among our runners and families. Prepare yourselves for a wonderful treat!
While every racer will get some cool swag, June 25 is the deadline to get a shirt.
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