Capt'n Karl's Trail Series – Pedernales Falls

Johnson City, TX • Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026

Trail RunUltrarun

Night race on limestone single-track through the Hill Country — starts at 7 PM, runs until dawn. Loops through Twin Buttes, Lone Mountain, and the Pedernales River corridor.

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Capt'n Karl's Trail Series race at Pedernales Falls State Park, 2585 Park Rd 6026, Johnson City TX (9 miles east of Johnson City, 43 miles west of Austin). Distances: 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, 10K Ruck, 5K Sunset, Youth 1-mile. All races are loop-based — 5K is 1 loop, 10K/20K/30K/60K are 2 loops. Course follows Juniper, Madrone, Wheatley, and Equestrian Trails over Twin Buttes, Lone Mountain, and Butler Mountain with seasonal creek crossings and wooded Hill Country vistas. Start times: Kids Mile 6:30 PM, 60K/30K 7:00 PM, 20K/10K 7:30 PM, 5K 8:00 PM. Cupless event — bring your own cup or hydration vest. Pacers allowed for 60K runners on second lap only ($10 fee). No relay or mule-ing. Official race page: https://www.perspectivepacing.com/capt-n-karls-pedernales-falls

Level: Intermediate

Cost:

Venue: Pedernales Falls State Park

Dog friendly:

Frequency: Annual

Timezone: America/Chicago

Address: 2585 Park Rd 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636

Spectator friendly: true

Camping nearby: true

Tags: Texas, Hill Country, Night Race, Capt'n Karl's, Loop Course

Last updated: 2026-06-03

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