When does the Texas Switchback sell out?

Texas Switchback hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

Trail

Texas Switchback

Q: How hard is the Texas Switchback 5K?

Texas Switchback is a 5K on a trail course in Johnson City, Texas. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Texas Switchback?

Race-day weather in Johnson City can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 7:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

May 2, 2026

Johnson City, Texas

Rolling Course

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About the Race

Join us at one of Texas’s most popular runs, voted best trail race in Austin by Austin Fit Magazine! Texas Switchback is now the 3rd and final race of the Rogue Trail Series. Enjoy the beautiful yet challenging single track course, friendly volunteers, live bluegrass music, a local Austin food truck, and of course, a cool dip in Flat Creek after your race. It will be a race experience you wont forget!

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

trail

Surface

Trail

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

music

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Texas Switchback 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.