Friends of McKinney Falls First Day Fun Run

Thu Jan 01 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-06:00

McKinney Falls State Park | Austin

Friends of McKinney Falls
Publisher/HostFriends of McKinney Falls
Friends of McKinney Falls First Day Fun Run
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Our fun run is back for a sixth year — now’s your chance to support McKinney Falls State Park at this family-friendly event!
About this Event

Join us for our 6th annual Friends of McKinney Falls Fun Run to start 2026 on the right foot and support McKinney Falls State Park!

The Friends of McKinney Falls Fun Run will raise funds to support the park through trail improvements, providing supplies and snacks for staff appreciation, purchasing equipment, and more.

Join us in helping to support one of the last wild places in Austin and to help us tell the story of a place that’s been visited by people for over 8,000 years!



Registration Information

Registration includes park entry for the day and an after-race celebration with a hot chocolate bar!



The Event

Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the fun run starting at 10:00 a.m.



The Route

The race will start and end at the Smith Visitor Center, near Upper Falls. Participants will run or walk on the Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail, a paved loop trail that goes past Upper Falls, the picnic area, the campground, and eventually back to the Smith Visitor Center. Anyone wanting a more rugged experience in nature can try the new unpaved extension through a more densely wooded area and cactus-filled meadows.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 35.00

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