Trail Running calendar near Dallas 2025-2026

The DFW Burning Soles Trail Series is an 8-week summer trail running event held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, alternating between Northshore Trail in Flower Mound and Erwin Park in McKinney, Texas. Participants can compete in either 5K or 10K distances on well-marked singletrack trails, known for t..

The Always Running With R&G 5k/10k is a trail running event held at Erwin Park in McKinney, Texas, featuring both 5k and 10k distances. Set within over 200 acres of scenic terrain, the course includes a mix of single-track trails through wooded areas, open fields, and rolling hills with elevation ch..

The Six-O Trail Run takes place at the Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, a 1600-acre working cattle ranch on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The event offers multiple race distances including a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 6-mile run. The course features over 20 miles of trails combining sing..

The Lone Star Night Run is a nighttime running event held in Weatherford, Texas, at Lake Mineral Wells State Park's Trailway. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a 10K RUCK. The course features an out-and-back route starting and..

Monkey Butt Mayhem is a challenging trail running event held at Juniper Point Trailhead in Gordonville, Texas. Participants choose between 3-hour or 6-hour timed races, completing as many loops as possible on a 0.33-mile course featuring the notorious Monkey Butt Hill—a steep 100-foot climb over jus..

The Mammoth at Dinosaur Valley is a family-friendly trail running event held in Glen Rose, Texas. It offers multiple distances suitable for all abilities, including 100K, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a Mighty Mammoth 1K for younger participants. The race takes place on scenic trails, providing a true Texa..

The Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake in Denison, TX, is an inaugural trail running event offering multiple distances including 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a fun run/lake walk. The course features a rugged trail with dirt, rocks, roots, and scenic views overlooking Waterloo Lake. A u..

Dirt Circus - Flower Mound is a free community trail running event held in Flower Mound, Texas, organized by UltraSignup. This one-day festival celebrates local races, run clubs, and running-related businesses, featuring a casual 5K group run suitable for all paces. The event offers a lively atmosph..

The Oktoberfest Trail Run in Farmersville, Texas, is a scenic trail running event held on the historic Chaparral Trail, a reclaimed railroad spanning over 35 miles. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and 50K, catering to a wide range of runners. The c..

The Camino De Los Muertos is a trail running event held in Lewisville, Texas, at the LLELA natural area, which is undergoing restoration to revive its native ecosystem. Scheduled for November 1-2, 2025, the event offers multiple race distances including 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k, and a 1-mile youth tr..

The Rockledge Rumble is a trail running event held at Rockledge Park in Grapevine, Texas, near the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It features three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all set along the scenic and challenging North Shore Trail by Lake Grapevine. The course includes a mix of soft dirt paths a..

The Trails & Tacos 15k/5k is a trail running event held at Erwin Park in McKinney, Texas. Featuring both 15k and 5k distances, the race offers participants a scenic experience on beautiful trails with aid stations providing trail snacks and friendly volunteer support. The event benefits the Dan Crum..

The Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run, held at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas, offers a challenging trail running experience with distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, 25K, and 5 miles. The course features a mix of terrain including soft dirt, rocks, and roots, with gradual up and downhills..

The Isle du Bois Trail Run takes place at Ray Roberts Lake State Park near Pilot Point, Texas, about an hour north of Dallas and Fort Worth. This event offers multiple race distances including a 50K, 20-mile, 10-mile, and 4-mile run. The course features a mix of well-groomed single-track trails with..

The Backland is a challenging last-man-standing trail race held near the Texas-Oklahoma border at Walnut Creek Resort & Marina in Gordonville, TX. Limited to 38 participants, runners must complete a 4.5-mile loop ("land") within one hour to continue, with the race continuing hourly until only one ru..

The Naughty Hog is an endurance trail running event held at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Johnson Branch Unit, in Valley View, Texas. It offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, and a 25K Ruck option. The course features a 25K loop with dirt single track, rooty trails, ATV roads,..

The Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, offers a scenic and challenging experience through diverse landscapes including woods, prairies, and creek-side paths. The event features 5K and 10K trail runs, as well as a Kids 1K Fun Run for children 12 and under. Both races start t..

The Cross Timbers Trail Run, held annually in Gordonville, Texas, is the oldest trail running event in the state, celebrating its 45th edition in 2026. Set along the rugged shoreline trails of Lake Texoma, the race offers a variety of distances including a 5-mile run, half marathon, marathon, and a..

The Grasslands Trail Run takes place in the scenic Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord, Texas, featuring over 20,000 acres of rolling hills, pine and oak forests, open fields, and livestock. The event offers multiple distances including 100-mile, 50-mile, marathon, half marathon, and 1..

The Chisholm Trail Adventure Race will take place in Kopperl from Friday 27 March 2026 to Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 12 and 24 kilometers.