Trail Running calendar near Gilmer 2026-2027

A trail obstacle event at EightFold Farms in Benton, LA, combining trail miles with functional fitness. Three race divisions and a kids FIT Challenge feature varied obstacles, finishing medals, and event swag.

A summer running event in Bossier City with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along a flat, paved river trail; finishers receive a medal and shirt and a virtual option is available.

Experience a rugged night trail run on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas. Navigate single track trails and creek crossings under the stars with distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra.

A night trail event at Tyler State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a 13K ruck, run on rooty singletrack with required headlamp and a 9-hour cutoff.

Trail races through dense East Texas pine forest at Tyler State Park, offered in 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k. Single-track, technical trails are marked and supported by aid stations with refill service and basic first aid.

Experience a flat and fast race on the NETT Trail starting at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Texas. Choose from multiple distances including ultra marathons or join the Paris Pair Challenge by running morning and evening races.

Experience a unique trail event in Blanchard that combines distance running with a strategic game of tic tac toe. Complete laps to earn moves on your bib and compete for game based prizes on this elevated course.

A community 5K and 1K kids race at Kilgore Creekside Trail that raises funds for the Kilgore ISD Education Foundation, with packet pickup the day before, prizes, and a non-racing supporter option.

Continuous loop endurance race at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile loops to reach either 40 miles or 50 miles within a 12 hour time limit, with a centrally stocked aid station.

A 3.1-mile (5K) loop at Eddie D. Jones Park on dirt and grass trails. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they choose, with a central start and an aid station at every lap.

A 24-hour challenge at Tyler State Park where participants run ten 5k loops starting every 2.5 hours. The route runs on dirt trails with rocks and roots, lighting is required and camping at Blackjack serves as race headquarters.

Trail races at Eddie D. Jones Park near a chimpanzee sanctuary offering distances from 10K to 100 miles. The event uses a 15.5 mile loop of mostly single track with aid stations and on site camping.

A multi-distance endurance running event in Tyler, Texas on November 14, 2026, offering races from 10K to 50K with registration closing November 13 at 11:59 PM CT.

A multi-distance endurance event on January 2, 2027 along the Northeast Texas Trail near Paris TX featuring point to point 100K and a near point to point 100 Miler, supported aid stations, race gear, and engraved finisher plaques with a rai..

A night trail event in Blanchard, Louisiana offering a 7 miles single track route and a paved 4.5 miles Soda Lake loop. Lights are mandatory; registration runs in October and November and carries a $25 fee.

Trail race at Tyler State Park that is part of the Run The Pines four-race East Texas series. Courses use natural dirt and forest trails and offer distances from 5K to 30K plus a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum.

Trail loops through East Texas pine forest at Tyler State Park with distances from 7K to 108K. Online registration only; hydration device required and longer distances require a headlamp.

Run The Pines Trail Series is a four race trail series near Tyler and Longview offering 5K to 30K options, a ruck division, event tee for all participants, and finisher medals that combine into a series plaque.

Part of the Run the Pines Trail Series, the Faulkner Park race on 02/14 runs on natural dirt and forest trails and offers 5K to 30K options plus a ruck division with a 20 lb minimum; awards include finisher medals, tees, and cash prizes.

Run The Pines at Lindsey Park is part of a four-race East Texas trail series on natural dirt and forest trails. The event offers 5K to 30K options and a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum, with series medals and event apparel for finishe..