Trail Running calendar near Irving 2025-2026

Ring in 2026 at the New Year's Day Run 5K McKinney on January 1, 2026. Choose a scenic Wilson Creek Trail 5K or 1M fun run then celebrate with breakfast and a beer or mimosa for those 21 and over.

Run for the Range on January 31, 2026 at Fall Creek Ranch in Granbury TX. Pick a half marathon, 10K, 5K or Couch Conservationist and enjoy prairies, creek crossings and rolling ranchland while supporting the Texas Agricultural Land Trust.

Run the scenic Lost Creek Reservoir trails at Fort Richardson State Park in the North Texas Ultra, with distances from 5K to 100K and a 25K ruck option. Enjoy wide gravel trails, supportive aid stations, and finisher swag in mid February.

Run scenic trails at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury on March 6 and 7, 2026 with 5K, 10K and a kids 1K fun run. Finish with chip timing and optional cabin lodging plus a chef prepared Friday night dinner.

Join the 45th annual Cross Timbers Trail Run, the oldest trail run in Texas, along rugged Lake Texoma shoreline. Distances from 5 miles to 50K offer a scenic, challenging day on classic singletrack.

Tackle scenic Cedar Ridge Preserve trails in Dallas at Run4Bibles, with distances from 1 mile to a 26 mile trail marathon plus half, 10K, 5K and virtual options. Run for fitness and support Equip Disciples and local trail care.

Great Root Trail Race invites runners to Dallas on March 7, 2026 for a challenging 11 mile loop at Big Cedar Wilderness Trails, repeatable for 22 and 33 mile options or try the 11 mile ruck. Expect rugged single loop terrain, big climbs, me..

Join the 6th annual Towne Lake Race Weekend in McKinney, Texas on March 8, 2026 for scenic courses around Towne Lake. Choose the half marathon, 10K or 5K and support the McKinney Police Association while finishers receive a medal and tech s..

Run scenic single and multi loop trails through rolling hills, pine and oak groves at Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord TX. Distances from 15K to 100 mile welcome weekend racers and ultra seekers alike.

Join the family friendly Tater Tot Trot in Denton, TX on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with a Kid's Dash, 1 Mile, 5K or virtual option that ships a shirt and medal. Enjoy themed shirts, finisher medals and awards for all ages.

GreenFest on the Greenbelt on April 11, 2026 in Aubrey, Texas mixes a family friendly festival with a 1 mile fun run plus 5K and 10K trail races across scenic off road Greenbelt and equestrian trails. Enjoy food trucks, live music, swag and..

Take on Cleburne State Park trails at the Coyote Trail Run, with distances from 4 mile to 50 mile on looped courses. Expect steep climbs and technical terrain, one aid station per loop and a cupless policy so bring your own hydration.

Join the Full Circle Trail Race on April 18 in Lewisville for scenic LLELA trails with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a tough 50k. Swag for every racer and options for all abilities make it perfect for families and serious runners ali..

Celebrate community at Run the Highlands, marking its 21st year with a USATF certified 5K, a family 1 mile trail walk and a kids carnival. Proceeds stay in Lake Highlands to support local projects and fun for all ages.

Possum's Revenge on May 16, 2026 offers challenging trail loops around Possum Kingdom Lake with rocky, rooty and sandy terrain plus hefty climbs. Distances from 4 miles to 69 miles welcome runners seeking scenic, tough trail adventures.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the High Hope Endurance Run at High Hope Ranch in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Choose races from 5K to 200K on well marked trails, enjoy eco friendly camping and finisher swag.

Blazin' Summer Sufferfest lights up Cedar Hill State Park at night with looped trail races from 5K to 54K across forest and grassland. Trails are unlit so carry hydration and a reusable cup for a rugged, adventurous night run.

Join Triple Dog Dare in Irving on August 1, 2026 at Sam Houston Trail Park for 1 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K races plus a free kids dash. Enjoy a themed shirt, custom finisher medal and age group awards with in person and virtual options.

Get your neon on Sept 12 2026 at Campion Trail for the Back to The 80s Run Walk with 5K 10K and 15K options, a live DJ spinning classic 80s hits and a post race party. Costumes encouraged and ZFT Run Club leads a fun warm up.

Experience scenic trails at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, October 10 to 11, 2026 with multi distance options from a family friendly 1K through a challenging 100K. All finishers earn shirts and medals at this rain or shine trail festi..