Signature Events
From a 5K to a gala, The Trail Conservancy’s signature events bring the community together, celebrating the Trail while raising critical funds. Explore our signature events and see how you could get more involved with TTC and the Butler Trail.Â
Earth Day Clean-Up
April 17, 2026
Celebrate Earth Week on the Trail! Team up with the Rowing Dock and TTC to clean up the land and lake along the 10-mile Trail. Then enjoy tasty treats, live music, and more as we work together to keep our Trail beautiful.
Moonlight Margarita Run
June 4, 2026
For more than two decades, the Moonlight Margarita Run has been The Trail Conservancy’s longest-running tradition. The 5K route takes you along the streets bordering Lady Bird Lake and ends with a high-energy Finish Line Party at Auditorium Shores, featuring icy margaritas and Tex-Mex bites.
Twilight on the Trail Gala
October 18, 2026
Twilight on the Trail is The Trail Conservancy's biggest fundraiser of the year. A twist on the stuffy gala, attire is "Cocktail on top, Trail on bottom" as we join together celebrating the Butler Trail with food, drinks, and competitive live bidding.
The BIG Day in the Dirt
TBD 2026
Get your hands dirty and give back at our winter Trail clean-up. This event offers an opportunity for corporations and employee affinity groups to give back to the community at the beginning of the season of gratitude.
State of the Trail
TBD 2027
An annual celebration of the year behind and a peek into the projects for the year ahead, State of the Trail is our annual breakfast for board members, stakeholders, donors, and community partners.
