Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

Start 2026 on trails at the Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge, Jan 1 and 2 at Shaffer Bend Park. Choose ultramarathon loops or shorter 5K and kids 1K routes with limestone bluffs, wooded trails and Colorado River views.

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.

Kick off 2026 with the Resolution Run on January 3 in Cameron Park, Waco, Texas, with distances from 8K to 50K to suit every trail runner. Looped, rooty single track offers plenty of hills and views, start and finish at Redwood Shelter; bri..

Tackle the piney single track at Tyler State Park with options from short loops to 20K, plus a ruck division for those carrying 20 pounds. Enjoy hilly trail scenery, aid stations, and wooden finisher medals in this East Texas series opener.

HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race on Jan 10 and 11, 2026 at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera Texas offers 25 km, 50 km and a tough 100 km Western States qualifier. Expect rocky, technical trails and big climbs.

OUTLAST Gulf of America is a six hour trail endurance at Padre Island where runners tackle an hourly 5K loop across sandy beach and varied terrain. Bring your own bottle and race for patches, a wooden medal and leaderboard spots.

Tackle Bastrop State Park trails at the Cowboy YETI on Jan 17, 2026, with distances from 7K to 100K. Rocky single track uses a 20K loop with about 800 feet of climbing per loop, plus full aid and standout finisher gear.

Kick off the year on trail at the Kardia Resolution Run in Houston on January 17. Choose a level 5K or a playful 1 mile Adventure Course with games, finisher medals, and family friendly fun on a scenic park like course.

Hit the Shannon Trail Series in San Angelo TX, three chip timed trail races at scenic parks with distances from 5K to 15K. Earn race day medals and vie for series standings across all three events.

Run the iconic Big Bend Ultra in Terlingua, Texas, on January 18, 2026, choosing from multiple distances across rugged desert trails near Big Bend parks. Expect remote scenery, epic night skies, and limited spots so register early.

Challenge yourself on rugged trails in Franklin Mountains State Park, with races from 5k to a 12 hour and a King and Queen of the Mountain summit test. Desert floor to 7,192 foot summit offers sweeping views and a true mountain experience.

Run single track trails through towering East Texas pines and rolling hills at Running the Rose, offering distances from a 7K up to a 108K ultra. Cupless event with aid stations on looped courses and online registration only.

Run the ZZ TROT at Kreische Brewery in La Grange, Texas on January 24, 2026, featuring a rugged trail 5k, two one mile time trials and a kids run. Enjoy scenic park trails, stone stairs and a ZZ Top tribute concert by Three Hombres after th..

Push your limits at OUTLAST Houston, a 6 hour trail endurance event where runners must complete a 5K loop each hour to stay in the race. Finish four or more laps to earn collectible patches and nab a wooden finisher medal for six.

Laugh while you run at the Houston Roast Run and Comedy Show on Jan 24, 2026, a 5k along Buffalo Bayou Trails with comedians interacting on course and a comedy showcase after the run. VIP upgrades available for both the run and the show.

Join the La Llorona 10K at McAllister Park for a spooky scenic morning on trails lined with cactus and chances to spot deer and armadillos. Chip timed race offers tech shirts, handmade awards and a cash prize for best Llorona costume.

Join the Black Diamond at Creekside Trail in Kilgore for a family friendly race day with distances from a kid dash to a half marathon plus virtual options. Enjoy event tees, finisher medals and awards across categories.

Challenge yourself at the ReRun 5X5 Trail Run in Navasota, where you run a 5K every hour for five consecutive hours. Enter solo or as a relay team for a unique test of endurance and pacing.

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 The Pines Kilgore serves up scenic rooty single track loops in East Texas with 18K, 12K and 6K options plus a ruck division and aid stations. Finishers get gear, photos and quirky awards on a fully supported course.