Dallas
Trail Running Calendar near Dallas 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dallas for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 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.
October 2026
A community 5K and 1 mile walk/run in Flower Mound supporting WINNING THE FIGHT’s drug education and family support programs.
A community fundraiser in Garland featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual option supporting clean water and schools in Sierra Leone.
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.
A Halloween themed community run on October 31 at the trail at the Epic in Grand Prairie. Options include a 5K, a 1 mile fun run, a volunteer then run option, and a costume contest with a 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.
August 2027
A night trail event at Cedar Hill State Park with five approximate distances from 5K to 54K; hydration devices required and limited aid stations.