Trail Running calendar near Dallas 2025-2026

Join the Fort Worth Young Life Jingle Jog on Dec 13 for a festive run or walk along the Trinity Trails by the river. Dress in holiday gear, enjoy treats and a shirt, and support North Side Young Life.

Test your limits at the Naughty Hog Trail Run at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, offering races from 5K to 100K plus a ruck division. Run scenic, rooty single track loops with aid stations, finisher medals and a 100K buckle.

Kick off 2026 with the New Year's Day Run 5K McKinney on January 1, 2026. Choose a 5K along scenic Wilson Creek, a family friendly 1M fun run or run virtually and earn a finisher medal and t shirt.

Hit the trails at Fall Creek Ranch in Granbury on January 31, 2026 for a scenic run across prairies, creek crossings and rolling hills with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Couch Conservationist option. Rugged single track, finisher medals and..

Run scenic trails at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury on March 6 and 7, 2026 with 5K, 10K and a kids 1K fun run. Finish with chip timing and optional cabin lodging plus a chef prepared Friday night dinner.

Join the 45th annual Cross Timbers Trail Run, the oldest trail run in Texas, along rugged Lake Texoma shoreline. Distances from 5 miles to 50K offer a scenic, challenging day on classic singletrack.

Tackle scenic Cedar Ridge Preserve trails in Dallas at Run4Bibles, with distances from 1 mile to a 26 mile trail marathon plus half, 10K, 5K and virtual options. Run for fitness and support Equip Disciples and local trail care.

Great Root Trail Race invites runners to Dallas on March 7, 2026 for a challenging 11 mile loop at Big Cedar Wilderness Trails, repeatable for 22 and 33 mile options or try the 11 mile ruck. Expect rugged single loop terrain, big climbs, me..

Run scenic lakeside courses at the sixth annual Towne Lake Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in McKinney, Texas on March 8, 2026. Enjoy USATF certified routes, finisher medals, tech shirts and a virtual option while supporting the McKinney Police A..

Run scenic single and multi loop trails through rolling hills, pine and oak groves at Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord TX. Distances from 15K to 100 mile welcome weekend racers and ultra seekers alike.

Join the family friendly Tater Tot Trot in Irving for a fun filled race day with a kids dash, 1 mile run, 5K and virtual option. Enjoy event shirts, medals and lively finish line festivities for runners of all ages.

GreenFest on the Greenbelt on April 11, 2026 in Aubrey, Texas mixes a family friendly festival with a 1 mile fun run plus 5K and 10K trail races across scenic off road Greenbelt and equestrian trails. Enjoy food trucks, live music, swag and..

Take on Cleburne State Park trails at the Coyote Trail Run, with distances from 4 mile to 50 mile on looped courses. Expect steep climbs and technical terrain, one aid station per loop and a cupless policy so bring your own hydration.

Join the Full Circle Trail Race on April 18 in Lewisville for scenic LLELA trails with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a tough 50k. Swag for every racer and options for all abilities make it perfect for families and serious runners ali..

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the High Hope Endurance Run at High Hope Ranch in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Choose races from 5K to 200K on well marked trails, enjoy eco friendly camping and finisher swag.

Blazin' Summer Sufferfest lights up Cedar Hill State Park at night with looped trail races from 5K to 54K across forest and grassland. Trails are unlit so carry hydration and a reusable cup for a rugged, adventurous night run.

Triple Dog Dare in Irving on August 1, 2026 at Sam Houston Trail Park offers distances from a Kid's Dash to a 15K, plus a virtual option. Family friendly race with shirts and finisher medals, awards for timed distances and charity support.

Dust off your leg warmers and neon for the Back to the 80s 5K, 10K, and 15K at Campion Trail on Sept 12, 2026. Run to a live DJ and stay for a retro post race party celebrating all things 80s.

Experience scenic trails at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, October 10 to 11, 2026 with multi distance options from a family friendly 1K through a challenging 100K. All finishers earn shirts and medals at this rain or shine trail festi..

Join the Trail Run at Eagle Mountain Park in Fort Worth on Oct 17, 2026, for fun off road distances, pancakes and a commemorative mug. Presented by Luke's Locker, proceeds support Streams & Valleys and Trinity River trails.