Trail Running calendar near Fort Worth 2025-2026

Trails & Tacos 15k/5k in McKinney, Texas, centers on the Erwin Park trails, offering two distances: a 15k and a 5k in a scenic, community-driven setting. Runners enjoy aid stations with trail snacks and friendly volunteers, and the day closes with tacos and camaraderie. Prizes are awarded to overall..

The Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run takes place at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. The event offers five distances—100 Miler, 100K, 50K, 25K, and a 5 Miler—designed to challenge runners of all levels. Runners traverse a hilly course with a mix of soft dirt, rocks and roots; some sectio..

Isle du Bois Trail Run is held at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Isle Du Bois, on the east side of Lake Ray Roberts near Pilot Point, Texas, about an hour north of Dallas/Fort Worth. Distances: 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile, and 4 mile. The course blends groomed single-track with technical roots and rocks, de..

The Backland, sponsored by Nature Nate's, is a last-man-standing trail race near the Texas–Oklahoma border, held at Walnut Creek Resort & Marina in Gordonville, Texas. The course is mostly trail with some road, built around 4.5-mile loops called “lands.” A field is limited to 38 entrants. Each hour..

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,..

Run for the Range Half Marathon takes place at Fall Creek Ranch in Granbury, Texas. The event also includes a 5K, 10K, and a Couch Conservationist option. Runners traverse about 1,500 acres of wide-open Texas landscape on dirt single and wide-track trails, featuring rolling hills and creek crossings..

The North Texas Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event held at Fort Richardson State Park's North Park Unit in Jacksboro, Texas. It offers races ranging from 5K and 10K to ultramarathon distances including 25K, 50K, 52 Miler, and 100K, as well as a 25K RUCK event. The course features a scenic..

The Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, is an annual event featuring 5K, 10K, and Kids 1K Fun Run distances suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The course offers a scenic journey through diverse landscapes including woods, prairies, and creek-side paths. Particip..

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, held near Kopperl, Texas, offers a challenging outdoor experience retracing historic cattle drive routes. Participants navigate diverse terrains on foot and mountain bike, including paddling up the Brazos River, while searching for checkpoints. The event features t..

The Big Climb Dallas will take place in Main Street District on Sunday 29 March 2026.

GreenFest on the Greenbelt in Aubrey, Texas, at FM 428 Greenbelt Park, is a family-friendly health and recreation festival centered around the Greenbelt Trail, with food trucks, vendors, and music. The event offers a 1-Mile Fun Run around the festival area, plus a 5K Trail Run and a 10K Trail Run. T..

Coyote Trail Run takes place at Cleburne State Park in Cleburne, Texas. The event offers five distances: 50 mile, 50K, 25K, 8 mile, and 4 mile. All races use a single scenic 8-mile loop with 800–1,000 feet of elevation gain, repeated for longer distances, with all runners finishing at the same start..

High Hope Endurance Run takes place at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, over Memorial Day Weekend. The event offers six trail distances: 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, and 200K (the 200K is Friday-only). Runners traverse classic Hill Country terrain on well-marked trails, with round-the-clock aid stat..

The Trail Run at Eagle Mountain Park in Fort Worth, Texas returns on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11601 Morris Dido Newark Rd. Participants choose a 5ish‑mile Trail Run, a 2ish‑mile Hike, or a Youth 2ish‑Mile Hike. The course features real elevation, winding dirt trails, and scenic views, deliveri..

IRON HORSE launches January 2, 2027 on the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) in Farmersville, Texas. The event offers three distances: a point-to-point 100-mile race, one of Texas’s first 200-milers, and an inaugural out-and-back 100K. Runners traverse a flat, open, fast corridor along the NETT, crossing..