Trailway Trail Race

Name: Trailway Trail Race
Start: 2026-10-10
Location: Somerville, Texas

Trailway Trail Race winds through Lake Somerville State Park's natural beauty.

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Somerville, TX

Quick facts

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Somerville, Texas
Distance: Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50K, 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 1 Miles
Course: Loop Course
Terrain: Trail
USATF certified: Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat Post RaceGreat Swag

Course

Scenic RouteShaded

The Experience

The Trailway Trail Race offers a refreshing escape into the natural beauty of Lake Somerville State Park. Runners will traverse the scenic Trailway, a path connecting two park units, with sections winding along the lake's edge and through shaded, canopied trails.

The course promises a dynamic running experience through diverse natural habitats and alongside wildlife. While the current setup focuses on the Birch Creek Unit, future plans aim to expand the trail network, potentially opening up longer, more extensive routes. The terrain is described as fun and rolling, providing a pleasant challenge for participants.

The start and finish are set at a picturesque lakeside location, complete with a spacious lawn perfect for post-race relaxation and enjoyment. Participants can expect some cool swag, with a shirt guaranteed for those who register by September 15.

Race-provided description

OCTOBER 10, 2026. The Lake Somerville State Park is unique in that it is actually two parks linked up. The trail that links the two parks is a gorgeous path full of natural habitats and wildlife called The Trailway. For this year, we will run the entire race in the Birch Creek Unit. But we are excited about the future as a huge washed out bridge is expected to get re-built that will gain us access from one side of the lake all the way around to the other side to the Nails Creek Unit (over a marathon of trails one way!). The rest of the park’s trails flow through really fun, canopied, rolling terrain right next to the lake! The start/finish is at a sweet spot on the edge of the lake with a huge grass lawn to relax and play on post-race. While every racer will get some cool swag, September 15 is the deadline to get a shirt. During registration, we are collecting $10 for one day of access to the park. If runners are staying for more than one day, they will have to pay additional amounts upon entering the park. Click Here for Tejas Trails Policies (you really do want to know this stuff)