Trail Running calendar near Waco 2026-2027

A chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen, part of the Centex Race Series, with age-group awards, packet pick-up the day before, and guaranteed items for early registrants.

The Grassroots Running Series will take place in Cleburne on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A multi-distance running event at Indian Springs Park in Waco on July 26, 2026, with options from a kids 50 meter dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all finishers and aid stations along mixed-surface trail..

A night trail race at Cedar Hill State Park with approximate distances 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K and 54K on the DORBA trail system. Hydration devices are required, aid station coverage varies, and illumination is needed after dark.

An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Village Creek Motocross Park on August 15, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes and 11+ obstacles, plus pre race and post race festival areas, packet pickup, vendors and on site parking.

Test your endurance at the Tuff Enuff Trail Run in Woodway Activity Park. Part of the Huaco Cuatro Series, this event offers scenic 5K and 10K courses alongside a flexible virtual option for all participants.

Night Claw is a nighttime trail event in Glen Rose, Texas with options from 4 miles to timed 4, 6, and 8 hour races plus a 10K ruck. The course uses Dinosaur Valley State Park trails with rocky single track, a river crossing, and notable el..

Nighttime trail races on Cameron Park single track in Waco offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and a 10K ruck. The event features hilly dirt and rocky terrain, aid stations, race shirts and finisher medals.

A trail event at the private Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, with routes from 6 miles to a 50K, varied single track and ranch roads, notable elevation, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping and parking fees.

Trail races at Dana Peak Park near Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights Texas offer looped courses from 10K to 100K with notable climbs and staffed aid stations. Hydration device required; pacers permitted for the 100K second loop.

A multi-distance trail event at High Hope Ranch near Glen Rose, Texas on October 10 and 11, 2026. Distances range from 1K to 100K with cupless aid stations, on-site primitive camping, and finisher medals and shirts.

Obstacle course weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across rugged terrain.

Experience the final race of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series in Waco. This event at Cameron Park features 5K and 15K trail distances along with a virtual option for participants.

Big Texas Ultra is a two day trail event in Georgetown, Texas offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail. Courses include an out and back 15K and a 50K loop with notable elevation gain.

Celebrate inclusion at this community race in Bryan featuring a unique 3.21 mile distance. Support the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley through this chip timed run or walk.

A November community running event at Indian Springs Park with in-person and virtual options, multiple distances from a kids dash to a 10K, chip timing for 5K and 10K, age group awards, a costume contest, and finishers' shirts and medals.

Experience the scenic sights of Dinosaur Valley State Park at this endurance event featuring distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. The course offers rolling terrain and serves as a Western States Endurance Run qualifier.

Fourth annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk at Getzendaner Park Trail in Waxahachie, Texas. Distances include 5K, 10K and an 8 mile route; registration fee is $35 and participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal.

Trail event at Hippo Social Club in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on dirt trails featuring leaves, rocks, roots and changing inclines. Post-trot music, bonfire, kids zone and a pajama donation drive support local trails and The Pa..

A trail running weekend in Liberty Hill near Austin on December 5, 2026, with distances from a 1-mile youth run to a 50K at a historic ranch by the San Gabriel River. Registration opens December 9, 2025 and fees range from $15.00 to $135.00..