Races

Saturday, April 4, 2026. This event hosts a deceivingly tough course, at a really easy to get to venue. With 2 loops for the 50km, and one fun loop for the 25km and 10km races. If you're fast, come test yourself against the best trail runners in the country. If you are looking for your first trail run or to go further than ever before, come out and enjoy this beautiful course with stream crossings, pine trees, hill country flowers, and a whole lot of fun passionate folks waiting to help you reach your goal. For many, this long-standing event has become an annual occurrence that has really become a reunion of friends. We'll be out all weekend and in no hurry to leave. Especially if the wildflowers are popping. While every racer will get some cool swag, March 10 is the deadline to get a shirt. Click Here for Tejas Trails Policies (you really do want to know this stuff!)

The Matt Mason “Cowboy UP!” Triathlon/Duathlon has been established to honor, pay tribute, support and celebrate the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This triathlon is our way to stay close to our dear friend, Matt Mason, and keep his memory alive while focusing on supporting others like him and their families. Race Distances: Short Course Distance Duathlon is a 1.5 mile run (shotgun start), 11 mile bike course (2 laps), and a 5K run (mostly flat, out and back course). Short Course Distance Triathlon is a 500 meter swim (time trial start), 11 mile bike course (2 laps), and a 5K run (mostly flat, out and back course). Long Course Distance Triathlon is a 1,000 meter swim (time trial start), 18.8 mile bike course (4 laps), and a 10K run (mostly flat, out and back course). Race Day Info: Sunday, July 27, 2025 5:00am – Gates Open5:15am – Transition/Body Marking Opens6:15am – Swim Warmup Open**6:30am – Park Gates/Roads Close6:45am – Transition Closes6:45

The race begins at Heritage Park and heads to the dam then returns back to Heritage Park. This is a great course for beginners or those that would like to walk as well. We will have bubble stations along the race to cheer you on and celebrate your cross across the finish line. This is a pet and stroller friendly race. All participants will get a finisher medal and pancake breakfast with registration. All participants registered by 8/17/26 will receive a race t-shirt. All funds raised stay here in Smithville to help decrease youth substance use, improve mental health and wellness and build resiliency.

It is time for our 16th Annual event!  Year 15 for our event was amazing and we hope this year is just as successful.  While we are so blessed with all of the support we have received over the, we are also reminded that it has been 16 years since we lost our beloved Julia.  She touched so many lives while she was with us, and is still touching so many lives today, through this event.   We are so excited to continue Julia's legacy by holding this race for the 16th year, while raising and donating money to some amazing organizations and individuals.    Once again, we will be holding our event at SMITHVILLE LAKE !    We will start at finish the race at the Little Platte Beach area - this will allow for plenty of parking, a section of road running, then hitting the paved trails to see the beauty of the lake on a beautiful fall morning !   As always we will pray for a beautiful fall morning for the event. Sign up today for our 16th annual race in memory of Julia Bargman.  Julia lost her

New Hope Christian School, located in Smithville, Missouri, is excited to announce their inaugural turkey trail trot 5k on November 27, 2025. This self-timed event will be a fundraiser for the school to support Christian education in Smithville. All proceeds from the race will go toward the New Hope Scholarship Fund which helps defray the cost of tuition for deserving families attending New Hope who demonstrate a financial need. This first-ever turkey trot in Smithville will be held in the Smith's Fork recreation area with ample parking near the soccer and baseball fields as well as overflow parking at Grace Community Church, just a cross MO Hwy DD. All participants registered by November 21st will receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal. As mentioned, this inaugural event will be self-timed. The course has something to offer all skill levels, with a 1.25ish family friendly fun run and a challenging back-half that will leave experienced trail runners exhilarated. All runners wil