Capt’n Karl’s Trail Series Pedernales Falls Johnson City, TX   Jun 6, 2026

The first in the incredible Capt’n Karl’s Night Trail Run Series, the longest running night series in the country. These races are incredibly well-supported and well loved! It’s a must-experience event for new and seasoned trail runners. 60km, 30km, 20km, 10km night runs, and Sunset 5km.

The Capt’n Karl’s Trail Series begins on the hilly, steep & rocky trails of Pedernales Falls State Park along the Pedernales River. Located 9 miles east of historic Johnson City & only 43 miles west of beautiful Austin, Texas. Racers will be enjoying minimal fence line running & lots of challenging, technical & gorgeous single track. Runners will traverse Twin Buttes, Lone Mountain & Butler Mountain, as they wind along the new Juniper & Madrone Trails towards Polly’s Corral Aid Station. The course continues along the Wheatley & Equestrian Trails back to Wolf Mountain & Start/Finish Aid Stations. Our course features incredible vistas, wooded trails & (seasonal) creek crossings; every runner is sure to find a favorite stretch of this memorable trail.