Trail Running calendar near Gilmer 2026-2027

Run the Rose invites trail runners to tackle scenic single track through towering East Texas pines and rolling hills at Tyler State Park. Multiple loop distances from 7K to 108K offer options for every level with aid stations and finisher s..

Join Black Diamond in Kilgore, TX on Jan 25 for chip timed 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, a fun 1 Mile and free Kids Dash with shirts and finisher medals available. Virtual option and age group awards mean there is something for every runner.

Run The Pines in Kilgore offers 18K, 12K and 6K on rooty, hilly single track through East Texas pines, with scenic loops and rustic trail conditions. Finishers get event gear and a wooden medal.

Take on OUTLAST Nacogdoches on Feb 7, 2026 with 6 hour or 12 hour challenges where you run a 5K lap every hour to stay in. Tackle rooty, hilly single track, bring your own bottle for the cupless aid, and earn wooden medals and a tee.

Run The Pines at Faulkner Park in Tyler offers 25K, 16K and 8K trail races over rooty single track and rolling loops, perfect for adventurous runners. Part of the series, finish all four races to earn a wooden finisher medal.

Run the Monkey Trails at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA on February 21, 2026, with 3, 5 and 10 mile options for all abilities. Celebrate at a post race party with awards, burgers and drinks.

Join Run for the Son, Calvary 5K Trail Run in Shreveport, with a fun run or Sleep In supporter option. Enjoy music, jambalaya and fellowship while supporting Calvary Faith Missions and the girls soccer team trip to Ecuador.

Hit the trails at the 1 North Trail Run in Blanchard, LA on March 7 with 3.25 mile and 5 mile courses through scenic 1 North Adventure Trails. Enjoy post race burgers, awards for overall and age group finishers, and a lively community vibe.

Run The Pines at Lindsey Park in Tyler, TX features scenic dirt single track trails with 10K, 20K and 30K distances as part of a four race trail series. Expect natural terrain, aid stations and a wooden finisher medal, and bring your own wa..

Lace up for Superheroes for Autism in Center, TX on April 4, 2026, featuring a 5K run walk and a family friendly 1.5 mile walk roll stroll. Join your community to raise funds for Uniting Pieces and support local families affected by autism.

Join Tejas Dirt Festival May 8 and 9, 2026 at Camp Eagle in Rock Springs TX for trail races from a 1 mile youth run to a 40 mile ultra. Also expect rucking, mountain biking, biathlon races and riverfront camping for a lively outdoor weekend..

Run or ruck through towering pines at Mineola Nature Preserve for East Texas Ultra on May 9, 2026, with distances from 7K to 50K. Scenic looped trails, finisher shirts and medals, and a friendly community make it perfect for trail lovers.

Run the Christmas in July 5K, 10K or Half Marathon in Bossier City on July 12, 2026 at Walker Place Park. In person or virtual options on mostly flat Red River trails, with a custom finisher medal, race shirt and age group awards.

A multi distance running event on the NETT Trail in Paris Texas held September 19 and 20 2026. Races start and finish at the local Eiffel Tower and include day and evening options along with the Paris Pair Challenge.