Signature Events

Signature events on the trail

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.

Earth Day Clean-Up & Jubilee

April 25 & 26, 2025

Celebrate Earth Week on the Trail! Join us on land or on lake to pick up trash during the Earth Day Clean-Up, then continue the celebration with our annual Earth Day Jubilee, featuring live music, eco-friendly activities, and more.

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Maudie's Moonlight Run

June 5, 2025

Started in 2004, Maudie’s Moonlight Run is The Trail Conservancy’s longest-running event. Our 5K course that takes you along the streets boarding Lady Bird Lake and finishes with a big party at the Finish Line, with margaritas and Tex-Mex bites.

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Twilight on the Trail Gala

October 26, 2025

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.

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The BIG Day in the Dirt

December 5, 2025

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.

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State of the Trail

2025

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.

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