Trail Running calendar near El Lago 2025-2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey Trails Houston at Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, offering options for every runner from a Kids Dash and 1 Mile to chip timed 5k and 10k, plus a virtual race. Finish with a shirt and medal and family fun.

The Last Man Standing - Willis will take place in Willis on Saturday 6 December 2025.

Run scenic, nearly flat trails at Brazos Bend State Park on Dec 6 and 7, 2025, offering distances from 100 mile to half marathon plus a kids run. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier on a looped course with aid stations.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Brazos River Park, Sugar Land on December 20 with fun options for every runner from kids to virtual participants. Enjoy festive shirts and medals, chip timing, finish treats and a Toys for To..

Join the festive Kardia Reindeer Run in Spring TX for a scenic trail 5K and a playful one mile adventure course with games and challenges for all ages. Stay after the run for Breakfast with Santa featuring crafts and photos.

Kick off the year at Kardia Resolution Run in Houston on Jan 17, 2026 with a scenic trail 5K or a playful 1 mile for families and teams. Register by Jan 16 to earn a finisher medal at this rain or shine community run.

Run and laugh in Houston at the Roast Run & Comedy Show, a lively 5K on Buffalo Bayou Trails with comedians roasting runners along the course. Stay for the post race comedy show or buy a comedy only ticket for more laughs.

Test your limits at OUTLAST Houston, a six hour trail endurance challenge where you run a 5K loop each hour for up to six hours. Enjoy rugged trails, cupless hydration and unique finisher patches and wooden medals.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a family friendly trail run at Baytown Nature Center on Feb 1, 2026. Choose a 5K or 1K, earn a finishers medal and shirt, and enjoy park fun from bird watching to kayaking.

Join the Kardia Cupid Fun Run on February 14 in Spring TX for a Valentine themed 1 mile adventure or 5K trail run perfect for families, teams, and all ages. Expect festive games, fun decor and finisher medals for everyone.

Push your limits at the Jackalope Jam, a multi day timed running and rucking event in Cat Spring Texas. Choose durations from 6 to 100 hours on a flat 2 mile out and back loop, with camping onsite and chances to earn medals and buckles.

Tackle rugged, hilly trails at Pearsall Park in the Dragon Trails Winter Edition, offering 25K, 10K, and 5K options for all levels. Expect challenging climbs, scenic singletrack, lively aid stations and memorable finisher awards.

Sam's Last Stand is a bold fatass style trail race that covers 96 miles along the Lone Star Hiking Trail through Sam Houston National Forest. Limited to 25 runners, participants must finish within a 36 hour cutoff on a lightly supported Lea..

Seabrook Lucky Trails takes over Seabrook, Texas March 13 to 15, 2026 with in person and virtual options across a three day trail running festival. From kids 1K to full marathon, race single events or tackle two multi race challenges for an..

Take on the San Felipe Shootout with 5k, 10k, half marathon or tackle the Triple by running all three for a combined time. Enjoy riverside trails, live music, BBQ and a family friendly Kids K at Stephen F Austin State Park.

Join Run Through The Woods on March 28, 2026 in Humble, Texas for a scenic 5K and 1 mile fun run through Cathedral Pines. Perfect for families and new runners, the event offers a friendly community vibe and a beautiful course.

Take on the Brazos Bend 50 in Needville TX on April 11, 2026 with distances from 50 mile to a kids run. Enjoy mostly flat, shaded trails through scenic parkland, wildlife viewing and a friendly ultrarunning atmosphere.

Run along 10 miles of Gulf Coast beach from Surfside to San Luis Pass with races from 5K up to 100K. Expect varying sand underfoot, full aid stations, chip timing, and coastal views for a truly sandy challenge.