Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

An 8-week summer trail series at Northshore Trail in Flower Mound offering chip timed 5K and 10K races with weekly podiums, reusable series bibs, rain dates, and a no-refund policy with transfer options.

A nighttime trail running event at Colorado Bend State Park on July 18, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 60k and a youth run. Aid stations are fully serviced on longer courses and the event operates as a cupless event.

A community 5K in San Juan on July 18, 2026, hosted by RGV’s Little Elves to support children in need. The event features a chip-timed 5K, a youth 5K category, awards by age group, and a packet pick-up the day before.

Experience a rugged night trail run on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas. Navigate single track trails and creek crossings under the stars with distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra.

A family friendly fun run at Lubbock Lake Landmark with 5K and 3K options along a caliche gravel trail through Yellow House Draw. Drinks are provided and registrants receive a free event t shirt.

A night trail race at Tyler State Park on July 18, 2026, offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a 13K ruck. Single track pinewood trails, required headlamp and water carrying, with aid stations on a short loop.

Experience a rigorous trail event at Pearsall Park featuring hilly courses and summer conditions. Runners enjoy professional timing, a commemorative singlet, and a post race taco breakfast in San Antonio.

La Nuit is a night trail event at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas with races from one mile to multi hour loop formats. Runners repeat an about 3.2 mile marked loop with aid stations and age category awards.

A multi day endurance gathering in Fort Worth featuring a 48 hour main run, 24 hour options, ruck and a virtual 48 hour event on a 1.25 mile loop with aid stations, timing, indoor facilities and limited free camping.

Bigfoot Running Company’s Red, White and Blue event in Houston offers distances from a Kids Dash to a chip timed half marathon, plus virtual and volunteer-then-run options; awards, shirts, medals, aid stations, and post race snacks are prov..

A chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen, part of the Centex Race Series, with age-group awards, packet pick-up the day before, and guaranteed items for early registrants.

The Grassroots Running Series will take place in Cleburne on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A multi-distance running event at Indian Springs Park in Waco on July 26, 2026, with options from a kids 50 meter dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all finishers and aid stations along mixed-surface trail..

Community trail run at Memorial Park on July 26, 2026 with guided no drop group routes, a Houston Ultra Trail preview, food, demos, and fundraising for the Houston Area Women’s Center.

An eight week community trail series at Northshore Trail MADD Shelter in Flower Mound featuring weekly chip timed 5K and 10K events on singletrack laps, weekly age group awards, and a final series award.

Night trail racing at Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio on August 1 2026, with distances from 5K up to 50K plus a 17K ruck. Trails are dirt single and wide track and headlamps and minimum hydration gear are required.

A night trail race at Cedar Hill State Park with approximate distances 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K and 54K on the DORBA trail system. Hydration devices are required, aid station coverage varies, and illumination is needed after dark.

A season-opening cross country invitational on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at West Guth Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. The event is open to all and includes overall, age group, and team awards plus finisher medals.

An obstacle 5K at Three Palms Action Sports Park in Houston on August 1, 2026 featuring mud, walls, ropes, and monkey bars, plus a pre-race packet pickup and a finish line festival. Registration includes Value and VIP package options.

A community cross country event at the LCU course in Lubbock with three races for different ages and abilities; all proceeds support the Lubbock Area Elementary Running program.