Trail Running calendar near Waco 2026-2027

A community-focused grass cross country series in Cleburne featuring one mile and two mile races on a course with moderate elevation changes. Multiple age divisions are offered and no awards are given.

Caliente Off Road 5K is a chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen on July 25, 2026. The race awards overall and age group places, offers packet pick up the day before, and limited t shirts.

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.

Terrain Race in Dallas Fort Worth on August 15, 2026 is a mud and obstacle 5K at Village Creek Motocross Park with a pre-race festival, packet pickup, and a finish line festival featuring food and sponsor activations.

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 night trail event in Glen Rose offering 4M, 10K, 10K ruck and timed 4/6/8 hour races on dirt and rocky single-track. An optional Claw Challenge adds a tear-tag chase where finish tags determine beat or clawed status.

Nighttime trail runs in Cameron Park near Waco, Texas include 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and a 10K ruck on dirt and rocky single track trails. Headlamps and a water carrying system are required and aid stations offer food and electrolytes.

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 running event at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, offering races from 1K to 100K across two loops that form a 10.5 mile lap. On course aid stations, camping options, and finisher awards are provided.

A Spartan obstacle race weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury TX featuring distances from 5K to 50K, a kids race, pre-race obstacle workshop and spectator access, with team entry options and a GOVX service member discount.

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.

A two-day trail ultra at Lake Georgetown offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a ruck division on mixed terrain, with elevation, required gear for the 100K, finisher medals and event support on marked courses.

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.

A trail race at Indian Mound Ranch near Austin on December 5, 2026, with multiple distances from 5K to 50K plus a youth mile. The course is a figure 8 with central aid and chip timing; the event is cupless and marked throughout.

Trail races and a kids fun run at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury on January 22 and 23, 2027. Options include 5K, 10K and a Kids 1K, with cabin lodging and a Friday gourmet dinner available.

A multi-distance trail race at River Ranch County Park near Liberty Hill offering 5k to 50k options, looped courses, fully stocked aid stations, finisher medals for all, and awards for top finishers across distances.

Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX on March 19, 2027 combines trail and ruck races, the Hippo Haul weight carry, and a youth mile with a weekend of art, wellness, live music, vendors and on course aid support.