Trail Running calendar near Lake Highlands 2026-2027

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 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 legendary Cross Timbers Trail Run in Gordonville, TX on March 7, 2026, celebrating the oldest trail race in Texas along rugged Lake Texoma shoreline. Pick distances from 5 Miler to 50K on scenic trails for all levels.

Run4Bibles at Cedar Ridge Preserve offers scenic trail races from 1 mile to marathon, plus virtual options, on singletrack and wood bridges with aid stations and hand carved medals. Proceeds benefit Equip Disciples and preserve care.

Challenge the rugged Big Cedar Wilderness Trails in Dallas on March 7 with 11M, 22M, 33M or 11M Ruck options. Expect big climbs on a single loop, postrace swag for finishers, and true trail terrain. Bring hydration and a headlamp.

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 through rolling hills, pine and oak groves and open fields in Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord TX. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, half marathon or 15K courses that start and finish at TADRA Point Trailhead.

Come to the family friendly Tater Tot Trot on March 21, 2026 at North Lakes Park in Denton for a Kid's Dash, new 1 Mile and a timed 5K. In person and virtual entries include a shirt and custom finisher medal.

Join GreenFest on the Greenbelt for a lively community festival with food trucks, music and vendors, plus 1 Mile, 5K and 10K trail runs on scenic off road trails. Proceeds help improve the Greenbelt and local state parks.

The Lone Star Trail Murph will take place in Flower Mound on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run the Coyote Trail at scenic Cleburne State Park on April 18, 2026 with distances from 4 to 50 miles on hilly, technical looped singletrack. Aid stations are on course and this is a cupless race so bring your own hydration.

Run the Full Circle Trail Race in Lewisville's scenic LLELA natural area, with distances from 1 mile to a full marathon. Enjoy restored trails, swag, and community spirit while supporting habitat conservation.

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.

The East Texas Ultra will take place in Mineola on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 7 and 50 kilometers.

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.

Run a night trail challenge at Cedar Hill State Park on Aug 1, 2026, through forests and along Joe Pool Lake. Distances range from roughly 5K to 54K on moderate to rugged singletrack with an 11 hour time limit and aid at Copperhead Corner.

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..