Trail Running calendar near Harker Heights 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, TX during Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2026, offering ultras to short runs, cupless aid stations, free primitive camping, and course maps and GPX files.

Austins Backyard Marathon on May 23, 2026 in Central Texas uses a last person standing format of repeated 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loops. Medals are given for completing at least one loop and for half marathon, marathon and ultra distances.

Trail and mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails along the San Gabriel River in downtown Georgetown. Distances range from a youth one mile to a 50K and the event uses chip timing and marked aid stations.

An annual obstacle course at Liberty Park in Belton, TX, the Spartacus Dash follows Nolan Creek for about 3 miles with 20 plus obstacles and activities for ages 5 to 105. The event supports the Gary Sinise Foundation and is organized by ASC..

A remembrance run at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls honoring the fallen through movement. Natural limestone trails are marked and basic hydration is provided in a cup-less format.

An untimed off road 5K through sunflower and corn fields at Crawford Sunflower Farm on May 30, 2026. The 5K ticket includes festival admission and awards are given for top three men, top three women and top three under 18 runners.

An evening 5K around Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail in Austin with a Finish Line Party, event shirt, two complimentary margaritas, and proceeds supporting The Trail Conservancy.

Experience the longest running night trail series in the country at Pedernales Falls. Choose from distances ranging from a youth mile to 60K and enjoy a unique evening of trail running in the Texas Hill Country.

Experience a technical nighttime trail race at Muleshoe Bend near Austin. Choose from distances including 5K to 60K and a youth mile on rocky technical terrain through the scenic Lower Colorado River region.

A nighttime trail running event at Colorado Bend State Park on July 18, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 60k and a youth run. Aid stations are fully serviced on longer courses and the event operates as a cupless event.

Caliente Off Road 5K is a chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen on July 25, 2026. The race awards overall and age group places, offers packet pick up the day before, and limited t shirts.

A multi-distance running event at Indian Springs Park in Waco on July 26, 2026, with options from a kids 50 meter dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all finishers and aid stations along mixed-surface trail..

Experience the finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch. Navigate rock domes and technical single track with distances ranging from a youth mile to a 60K ultramarathon.

Test your endurance at the Tuff Enuff Trail Run in Woodway Activity Park. Part of the Huaco Cuatro Series, this event offers scenic 5K and 10K courses alongside a flexible virtual option for all participants.

A nighttime trail event at Dinosaur Valley State Park offering 4M, 10K, 10K Ruck and 4, 6, 8 hour options, plus an optional Claw Challenge where a volunteer pursues participants who wear tear tags.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Johnson City TX where runners complete a 5K every hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and national leaderboard ranking.

A nighttime trail event in Cameron Park, Waco offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and a 10K ruck on dirt and rocky single track. The 15K loop shows about 1300 ft elevation gain and the race is part of the Texas Summer Night Series.

Trail races at the 1600-acre Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and 6-mile courses across single track, dirt roads and open fields. Primitive Friday night camping and paid parking onsite.

Trail races at McKinney Roughs Nature Park on September 5, 2026 range from 5K to marathon plus a one hour timed challenge, featuring single track trails, river overlooks, and series buckles for half and full finishers.

A multi-day trail running weekend at Camp Buckner in Burnet Texas offering distances from 5K to a 50K plus a youth race, with packet pickup, fully serviced aid stations, finisher medals and a required park waiver.