Texas Switchback
Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Johnson City, TX
- 339 Ulrich Rd, 78636
- Type
- TRAIL
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At a glance
Experience a beautiful and challenging trail marathon in Texas, complete with live music, local food, and a refreshing post-race creek dip.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
QuirkyDiscover the Texas Switchback, a highly-rated trail marathon in Johnson City, Texas. Known for its beautiful yet challenging single track, this event offers a memorable experience. Enjoy the supportive atmosphere with friendly volunteers, live bluegrass music, and local food. The perfect way to cool down after your race is with a refreshing dip in Flat Creek, making this a truly unique and engaging run. It's the final race in the Rogue Trail Series.
What to expect
- Navigate a beautiful and challenging single track course.
- Enjoy live bluegrass music and local Austin food post-race.
- Cool down with a refreshing dip in Flat Creek after your marathon.
Standout details
- Voted best trail race in Austin
- Challenging single track course
- Live bluegrass music
- Post-race dip in Flat Creek
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:30 AM CDT · From $42.34
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 12:05 AM CST · Closes May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10.2 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:30 AM CDT · From $74.14
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 12:05 AM CST · Closes May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:30 AM CDT · From $105.94
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 12:05 AM CST · Closes May 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
+ 1 more optionHide
- 26.2 Miles
Sat, May 2, 7:30 AM CDT · From $105.94
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 12:05 AM CST · Closes May 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push PotentialTrail + hills, long distance + warm-day exposure
- Mostly trail
- Warm season
The course
- Trail
- Hilly
From the organizer
Join us at one of Texas’s most popular runs, voted best trail race in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine! Texas Switchback is now the 3rd and final race of the Rogue Trail Series. Enjoy the beautiful yet challenging single track course, friendly volunteers, live bluegrass music, a local Austin food truck, and of course, a cool dip in Flat Creek after your race. It will be a race experience you wont forget!
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