Trail Running calendar near Murphy 2026-2027

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.

Murphy Church hosts the Second Annual Run for Hope 5k, a community run and walk benefiting Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls. Registration is a new pair of shoes or socks and collections run January 11 to March 1.

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.

Trail races at Marion Sansom Park in Fort Worth on April 4, 2026 offer distances from 5K to 50K across unpaved, rocky trails with aid stations and finish medals. Entry is capped at 300 runners.

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.

Join the Lone Star Trail Murph on April 11, 2026 at Northshore Trail in Flower Mound, TX. Two 1 mile trail runs bookend classic Murph strength work with divisions from novice to elite and 5k and 10k options.

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.

A community 5K by We're Not Really Runners on April 18, 2026 along the Katy Trail in Dallas. Entry includes a limited edition race tee, post race food and beverage, and access to a sponsored post race party.

The Run the Highlands 5k will take place in Lake Highlands on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join Tejas Dirt Festival May 8 and 9, 2026 at Camp Eagle in Rock Springs TX for trail races from a 1 mile youth run to a 40 mile ultra. Also expect rucking, mountain biking, biathlon races and riverfront camping for a lively outdoor weekend..

Run or ruck through towering pines at Mineola Nature Preserve for East Texas Ultra on May 9, 2026, with distances from 7K to 50K. Scenic looped trails, finisher shirts and medals, and a friendly community make it perfect for trail lovers.

Run scenic loops along the Trinity River in Fort Worth with 5K and 10K on grassy trails and rolling climbs. Chip timing, custom shirts and finisher medals add fun while proceeds support Twin Rivers Wolf and Wolfdog Sanctuary.

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.