Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

XTERRA Cameron Park, held in Waco, Texas, is part of the XTERRA World Tour and offers a thrilling outdoor adventure experience. The event features multiple races including a full-distance off-road triathlon (800m swim, 23K bike, 7K run), a sprint triathlon, a duathlon, and trail runs ranging from 5K..

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Pedernales Falls is a premier running event taking place in Johnson City, Texas, on June 7-8, 2025. This series features a variety of trail races, including distances of 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, and a Sunset 5K, along with a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for participants aged 12 and..

The Texoma Challenge is an endurance running event held at Waterloo Park in Denison, Texas, featuring multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and a 50K Relay. The course consists of a 6.2-mile loop of unique, rooty, and dirt single-track trails with rolli..

The Fire Trail Running Festival is held at Guadalupe River State Park near San Antonio, Texas, featuring 8K, 25K, and 50K trail races through scenic grasslands and woodlands. The course includes rocky and dirt single-track trails named Barred Owl, Painted Bunting, and Live Oak, with a relatively fla..

The Eastern Legend is a challenging night trail running event held on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas, featuring distances of 5K, 10K, 13.1 miles, 26 miles, 50K, and a 10K ruck. Originally set at Mission Tejas State Park, the race was relocated due to construction but maintains similar wooded, hill..

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Muleshoe Bend is a running event taking place at the Muleshoe Bend LCRA Recreation Area in Spicewood, Texas, on June 28-29, 2025. This challenging series features multiple race distances, including a 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, a Sunset 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for child..

The Firecracker Trek Denison is a trail running event held at Waterloo Lake Park in Denison, Texas, featuring 5K and 10K distances. The course offers a scenic and challenging experience with technical rock and dirt single-track trails, rocky and rooty sections, bridges, rolling hills, red rock cliff..

Noche Trail Runs is a challenging night trail running event held at South Llano River State Park in Junction, Texas. The race features multiple distances including a 40-mile, 27-mile, half marathon, 13-mile ruck, and 5K, all set on wide rocky and single-track trails with approximately 1,000 feet of..

The Magnolia Hill Trail Run is part of the XTERRA Magnolia Hill event held at Magnolia Hill Ranch in Navasota, Texas. This private ranch features a scenic trail system through pine woods and alongside a sparkling blue lake, offering a unique off-road experience. The event includes multiple race dist..

The Dawn of Time Fun Run™ is a family-friendly event held at the Lubbock Lake Landmark Interpretative Center. Participants can choose between a 5K or 3K distance, running or walking along a caliche gravel trail that starts and ends at the Interpretive Center. The course winds through Yellow House Dr..

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend is an exciting running event taking place in Colorado Bend State Park, Texas, on July 19-20, 2025. This series features a variety of race distances, including a 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for children aged 12 and under. The park of..

La Nuit is a challenging night trail running event held at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas, TX. It features multiple race options including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and timed races of 3, 6, and 9 hours, plus a 9-hour relay. All timed races involve repeating a rugged 3.2-mile loop through diverse terrain—fore..

The Longview Trail Runs - Summer is a multi-distance trail running event taking place in Longview, Texas. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, participants can choose from four race options: 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. This event is part of a seasonal series that includes races in winter, spring, summer, and fal..

The South Texas Rollers Cross Country Invitational Season Opener is a 5K race held in Corpus Christi, Texas. This event welcomes runners of all levels and offers overall, age group, and team awards, along with finisher medals. The race takes place at West Guth and aims to provide a memorable cross c..

The Blazin' Summer Sufferfest is a challenging night trail running event held at Cedar Hill State Park in Texas, featuring distances of approximately 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K, and 54K. The race takes place on the 12-mile DORBA trail system, winding through over 1,000 acres of forest and grasslands near Joe..

Night Claw is a unique nighttime trail running event held at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. Participants can choose from various distances including 5K, 10K, and timed 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour races, all featuring scenic, hilly single-track trails with dirt, rocks, and a river cro..

The Bear Country Night Trek is a thrilling nighttime trail running event held in Waco, Texas, at Cameron Park. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, or 15K trail runs, as well as a 10K ruck carrying a minimum of 25 pounds. The course features dirt and rocky single-track trails with a challenging 130..

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch is a premier running event taking place in Burnet, Texas, on August 9-10, 2025. This series features a variety of race distances, including a 60K, 30K, 20K, 10K, a Sunset 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run for children aged 12 and under. Set in a stunn..

The TUFF ENUFF Trail Run is scheduled to take place from August 16 to August 25, 2025, in Woodway, Texas. This event features a variety of running options, including a 5K Trail Run, a 10K Trail Run, and virtual versions of both distances. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails as part of the Huaco..

The Fiesta Night Run, held at the Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio, Texas, is a unique night trail running event featuring distances of 5K, 17K, 35K, and 50K, including a 17K ruck race. Participants run on dirt single and wide track trails with about 300 feet of elevation gain per 10.5-mile lo..