Trail Running calendar near Gilmer 2026-2027

Ruck for Valor is a 16.6 mile ruck at Bringle Lake Park in Texarkana, TX on July 11, 2026 that honors military service and community support. Participants may carry a weighted vest, a rucking pack, or no additional weight.

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 nighttime trail running event at Tyler State Park with distances from 5K to 50K plus a 13K ruck. Single track dirt trails, aid stations, mandatory headlamp and a nine 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.

Trail Grinder in Atlanta, TX on September 5, 2026 offers 5k, 10k and 30k trail races on single-track through the piney woods, with proceeds supporting research into Superficial Siderosis.

A six hour trail endurance event where runners complete a 5K every hour to remain in competition, with patches and a premium medal for finishers, local prizes, and national leaderboard placement.

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.

Trail races on the Brook Hill trails in Bullard, Texas offering 5K and 10K distances on October 3, 2026, with professionally marked courses and on-course support.

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.

Trail loop endurance event in Keithville, LA on 10/10/2026. Runners complete a 3.1 mile loop each hour, may stop anytime, and receive official timing for every completed loop and a combined overall time.

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 running at Eddie D. Jones Park near a National Chimpanzee Sanctuary, featuring a technical 15.5 mile loop and distance options from 10K to 100 miles, aided stations, onsite camping, and distance tiered awards.

A continuous-loop trail ultra at Tyler State Park on a 3.1-mile loop with fully stocked aid each lap. Runners choose 40 or 50 miles with a 12 hour cutoff and a central staging area for crew and supplies.

IRON HORSE is a point to point ultrarun on the Northeast Texas Trail near Paris, TX offering 50K, 100K, 100K RUCK and 100 mile options. The mostly flat course uses dirt, gravel and pavement and includes aid stations and finisher plaques.

Night trail run in Blanchard, Louisiana on January 2, 2027 with a TBD seven mile single track option and a paved 4.5 mile Soda Lake loop. A light source is mandatory and registration has 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.

A looped trail race at Tyler State Park through pine forest and rolling hills, offering distances from 7K to 108K. The event is cupless, requires a personal hydration device, and includes aid stations and looped course support.

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.