Dallas
Trail Running Calendar near Dallas 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dallas for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A five race Sunday series in MidCities, Texas featuring six hour loop races on roughly one mile courses with both hilly and mostly flat rounds. Series registration includes a shirt and a discount code while individual races are also available.
Trail races at Murrell Park on the east side of Northshore Trail with 5K, 15K and 13.1-mile courses, color-marked routes, and aid stations placed every 1.5 to 3 miles; participants must bring their own drinking vessel.
In Little Elm TX participants complete 2 miles every hour for 24 hours to total 48 miles, offered in person and virtual formats.
October 2026
A community 5K and 1 mile event in Flower Mound on October 10, 2026 supporting WINNING THE FIGHT's drug education and family support programs.
A community trail festival in Flower Mound, TX featuring a casual 5K group run, expo, vendors, and a raffle on October 18, 2026.
A volunteer-run 5K and 8 mile race along the Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, with crushed granite surfaces, chip timing, race day amenities, and proceeds that support UT Southwestern cancer research.
A multi-distance trail event at LLELA in Lewisville, Texas featuring distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 100K ultramarathon, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, supporting local habitat restoration.
Halloween-themed running event at the Epic trail in Grand Prairie on October 31, 2026, with a 5K, a 1 mile fun run, and a volunteer then run option awarding a costume prize.
November 2026
Trail races of 3, 5, and 9 miles along Lake Lewisville in Little Elm with chip timing, finish line refreshments, music, and a postrace beer for those 21 and over.
Fourth annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk at Getzendaner Park Trail in Waxahachie, Texas. Distances include 5K, 10K and an 8 mile route; registration fee is $35 and participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal.
December 2026
Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour runs plus a virtual option on a certified 800 m paved loop at Grapevine Lake, with on-course aid stations, free camping, participant medals, and timing provided by a professional timing company.
January 2027
February 2027
April 2027
Trail races at LLELA in Lewisville, Texas on April 10, 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to 31 miles while supporting habitat restoration.
August 2027
Night trail races at Cedar Hill State Park from approximately 5K to 54K with mandatory hydration, limited aid stations and an 11 hour time limit.