Trail Running calendar near Nacogdoches 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Mission Tejas State Park at the Sasquatch Shuffle. With distances ranging from 5k to 100k, this event offers a variety of trail running options for all endurance levels.

A continuous 50-mile trail race on a scenic 5K loop in Tyler, Texas. Runners complete about 16 laps with full support and a 12-hour cutoff. The format focuses on pacing and features chip timing and a dedicated 50-mile field.

A muddy 5K obstacle run on May 2, 2026 at Nacogdoches County Expo Center featuring open pasture, wooded trails and over 25 obstacles including a Mud Bog. Routes are offered in beginner, advanced and hardcore options.

A continuous 50 mile trail race on a 3.68 mile loop in Tyler, TX. Runners complete 14 loops with chip timing, a 12 hour cutoff, regular aid each lap, staging areas, and permitted late race pacer support.

Experience a rugged night trail run on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas. Navigate single track trails and creek crossings under the stars with distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra.

A night trail event at Tyler State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a 13K ruck, run on rooty singletrack with required headlamp and a 9-hour cutoff.

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.

A 24-hour challenge at Tyler State Park where participants run ten 5k loops starting every 2.5 hours. The route runs on dirt trails with rocks and roots, lighting is required and camping at Blackjack serves as race headquarters.

A trail event at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA on Nov 7, 2026 offering distances from 10K to 100 miles on a 15.5-mile technical loop with multiple aid stations, camping, pacer rules, and a limited Chimp Haven tour.

A multi-distance endurance running event in Tyler, Texas on November 14, 2026, offering races from 10K to 50K with registration closing November 13 at 11:59 PM CT.

Trail race at Tyler State Park that is part of the Run The Pines four-race East Texas series. Courses use natural dirt and forest trails and offer distances from 5K to 30K plus a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum.

Trail loops through East Texas pine forest at Tyler State Park with distances from 7K to 108K. Online registration only; hydration device required and longer distances require a headlamp.

Run The Pines Trail Series is a four race trail series near Tyler and Longview offering 5K to 30K options, a ruck division, event tee for all participants, and finisher medals that combine into a series plaque.

Part of the Run the Pines Trail Series, the Faulkner Park race on 02/14 runs on natural dirt and forest trails and offers 5K to 30K options plus a ruck division with a 20 lb minimum; awards include finisher medals, tees, and cash prizes.

Run The Pines at Lindsey Park is part of a four-race East Texas trail series on natural dirt and forest trails. The event offers 5K to 30K options and a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum, with series medals and event apparel for finishe..

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.