October 2026 races in Austin

There are 15 running events listed in Austin for October 2026 — 13 5K, 8 10K, 8 Half Marathon, 3 Marathon, 4 Trail Run — starting with Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Every listing shows the date, venue, and distances, with a direct link to registration.

• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin Tanger Outlets · San Marcos, TX · From $15 5KHalf MarathonMarathon Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Oh My Guad! 5K Beer Run 1586 Wald Road · New Braunfels, TX · From $40 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Chilly Cheeks 166 Eely Road · McDade, TX 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 4, 2026 PinkStrong Ride 1600 Innovation Blvd · Hutto, TX · From $20 Trail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Texas Backyard Ultra Series 375 South Shore Rd. · Bastrop, TX · From $360 Trail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra (Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing) 375 South Shore Rd. · Bastrop, TX · From $40 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (41) 1211 Kingston Lacy Blvd, · Pflugerville, TX · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/Walk Fritz Park Pavilions in Hutto · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Spooky Sprint-Austin Southeast Metro Park · Del Valle, TX · From $17 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Fields of Gold 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 12 Hour • 1 Hour • 10K • 5K Shaffer Bend Recreation Area · Marble Falls, TX · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonTrail Run Trail
• Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Spooky Sprint - San Antonio Fischer Park · New Braunfels, TX · From $17 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Barkley Meadows Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Del Valle, TX · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Barkley Meadows Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Del Valle, TX · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Miles For Smiles - 5K, 10K, Kids Candy Dash 701 East Common Street · New Braunfels, TX · From $15 5K10K Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 River Chase 5K Fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops 436 River Chase Way · New Braunfels, TX · From $30 5K Road

Quick answers

How many races are there in Austin in October 2026?

15 running events are listed in Austin for October 2026, from Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 to River Chase 5K Fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops on Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Every listing links directly to registration.

What distances can I race in Austin in October?

The October 2026 calendar in Austin includes 13 5K, 8 10K, 8 Half Marathon, 3 Marathon, 4 Trail Run.

What is the first race of October 2026 in Austin?

Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 at Tanger Outlets.