Trail Running calendar near Kilgore 2026-2027

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.

Outlast Shreveport is a night six hour trail challenge where participants run a 5K each hour for up to six rounds. Finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

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.

A loop-format trail event at Eddie D. Jones Park where participants run repeated 3.1-mile loops on mostly flat dirt and grass, choosing how many laps to complete.

A 24 hour challenge at Tyler State Park where runners complete ten 5k loops over a full day and night. The course runs on dirt trails with rocks, roots and possible mud, and tent camping is available at the Blackjack area.

A trail ultramarathon in Keithville LA with a 15.5 mile loop and distance options from 10K to 100 miles near a chimpanzee sanctuary.

Trail loop event at Tyler State Park with a 5K lap format, on-course aid each lap, and multiple distance options.

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.

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.

The 2nd Annual Superheroes for Autism 5K in Center, Texas on April 17, 2027 features a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk, roll, stroll. Registration opens November 1, 2026; the 5K fee is $30 and the 1.5 mile option is free.

A trail running festival at Mission Tejas State Park offering looped 100k, 50k, 30k, 10k and 5k courses on varied single track, full aid stations, cupless service, and on-site camping with a 500 runner cap.

A multi-distance trail run and ruck at Mineola Nature Preserve featuring mixed-surface loops, cupless refill stations, finisher medals, and a ruck division.

A timed trail event at 1 North Adventure Trails that combines laps with tic-tac-toe games on a bib. Multiple distance options are offered, times are recorded by circuit, and prizes and giveaways are tied to game outcomes.