There’s joy in the journey: Running events in the Highland Lakes
While most dictionaries define a runner simply as “one who runs,” the motivation behind what makes one run is a bit more complex. Some people run for pure enjoyment (yes, they do!), some to improve their health, others because they like competition, and many because there is promise of beer or wine just over the finish line. Runners come from all walks of life, and, no matter the motivation, each will find a perfect fit in one or more of these fall running events taking place in the Highland Lakes in 2025.
Oct. 4
Autumn Harvest Trail Run
TYPE: Trail run
WHERE: Turkey Bend Recreation Area, 4000 Shaw Drive in Marble Falls
DISTANCE: marathon, half-marathon, 12-hour ultra, 10K, and 5K
Oct. 18
Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck
TYPE: Trail run
WHERE: Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 in Burnet
DISTANCE: 50K, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles (including ruck), 10K, 5K, and kids’ run
Oct. 19
Perissos Vineyard Haunted Wine Run
TYPE: Trail run
WHERE: Perissos Vineyard, 7214 Park Road 4 in Burnet
DISTANCE: 5K
Oct. 25
STWB Brew Run
TYPE: Road race
WHERE: Save the World Brewing Company, 1510 Resource Parkway in Marble Falls
DISTANCE: 5K
Fields of Gold
TYPE: Trail run
WHERE: Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, 706 CR 343A in Marble Falls
DISTANCE: 50 miles, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K
Nov. 9
Hill Country Trivium
TYPE: Road race
WHERE: Marble Falls High School’s Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive in Marble Falls
DISTANCE: 50K, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, 10K, 5K, youth 1-mile
Nov. 28
Turkey Shuffle Austin
TYPE: Trail run
WHERE: Flat Creek Estate & Winery, 24912 Travis Peak Trail in Marble Falls
DISTANCE: 10K, 5K, 1 mile
Dec. 13
Spicewood Vineyards Half-Marathon
TYPE: Road race
WHERE: Spicewood Vineyards, 1419 CR 409 in Spicewood
DISTANCE: half-marathon, 10K, 5K
Autumn in the Highland Lakes is a wonderful time to be outdoors with cooler temperatures and changing colors. Whether you choose to wind your way through vineyard vines, pound the pavement, or traverse the rocky terrain of a Hill Country trail, hit the ground running—or walking—this season! If runs aren’t your thing, try a hike and go at your own pace and delight in the scenery. Whatever you do, enjoy the journey.
