Austin, TX · Beginner trail clinics
Your first Austin trail — coached, calm, local.
Austin Trail Runners runs ticketed beginner trail intro clinics for road runners and newcomers who want the Greenbelt and Circle C without guessing gear, footing, or etiquette. Small groups. Clear coaching. Austin, TX only.
The honest pitch
Austin has great trail clubs. If you're already deep in weekly group culture, you're covered.
If you're still nervous about roots, technical footing, hydration, or "am I slowing everyone down?" — you need a paid first-trail clinic, not a free meetup that assumes you already know.
That's us: beginner on-ramp. Complement to the local scene — not a clone.
What's in a clinic
Gear & safety
Footing & etiquette
Coached 3–5 miles
Small group
Single clinics typically $35–$75. Series packs typically $120–$200. Membership is phase-2 only — after clinics prove demand. Not sold yet.
Where we run
Greenbelt, Circle C, and rotating Austin trailheads — always local. We don't pretend to be a national brand.
Who this is for
- Austin adults new to trails
- Road runners converting to dirt
- Beginners who want coaching before joining a faster weekly group
Not for
People seeking a free weekly social run as the core product, or anyone outside Austin looking for remote coaching.
Local clubs we respect
Austin's scene is strong — including communities like Dirt Runners, Trail Roots, and Happy Treading. We're a beginner clinic on-ramp that can feed those communities, not trash-talk them. Come learn with us; join them when you're ready.
Waiver & insurance
Weather & trail closures
If parks close trails, or conditions are unsafe (lightning, flood risk, extreme heat), we reschedule or issue a credit/refund per clinic policy. Details confirmed at booking.
Join the waitlist
Clinic dates are posted when insurance and trail logistics are confirmed. Get notified for the next open spots via your email client — no live checkout on this site.
Questions? hello@austintrailrunners.com