Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, TX during Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2026, offering ultras to short runs, cupless aid stations, free primitive camping, and course maps and GPX files.

Austins Backyard Marathon on May 23, 2026 in Central Texas uses a last person standing format of repeated 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loops. Medals are given for completing at least one loop and for half marathon, marathon and ultra distances.

Trail and mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails along the San Gabriel River in downtown Georgetown. Distances range from a youth one mile to a 50K and the event uses chip timing and marked aid stations.

Muddy Dash in Dallas Fort Worth is a family-friendly 5K mud run at Village Creek Motocross Park on May 23, 2026, featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and a post race festival with music, food trucks and drinks.

An annual obstacle course at Liberty Park in Belton, TX, the Spartacus Dash follows Nolan Creek for about 3 miles with 20 plus obstacles and activities for ages 5 to 105. The event supports the Gary Sinise Foundation and is organized by ASC..

A remembrance run at Turkey Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls honoring the fallen through movement. Natural limestone trails are marked and basic hydration is provided in a cup-less format.

Experience an all terrain trail race through the historic grounds of Luckenbach Texas featuring stream crossings and live country music. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a social beer mile and fun run for teams and individuals.

A six hour trail challenge in Valley View where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap to continue. Awards range from patches and a medal to local and national prize money.

A road race in Katy, Texas offering 5K, 10K and 13.1M on looped out and back courses with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the race and registration is via RunSignup only.

An untimed off road 5K through sunflower and corn fields at Crawford Sunflower Farm on May 30, 2026. The 5K ticket includes festival admission and awards are given for top three men, top three women and top three under 18 runners.

A 3-mile obstacle race in Downtown El Paso on May 31, 2026 featuring 15+ obstacles, on-course safety measures, hydration and recovery zones, and entertainment along the route.

An 80s themed race day at Eisenhower Park offering in person and virtual distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon, with a costume contest, DJ music, medals and age group awards.

An eight-week trail series at Northshore Park in Flower Mound with weekly chip timed 5K and 10K races on marked singletrack, weekly podiums, and final series awards; registrations are final but transfers are accepted.

An evening 5K around Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail in Austin with a Finish Line Party, event shirt, two complimentary margaritas, and proceeds supporting The Trail Conservancy.

A timed endurance event in Farmersville with a course shaped like an exclamation mark. Runners complete repeated 5 mile out and back segments that start every hour until one runner remains.

A trail race at Canyon Park on June 6, 2026 with multiple distances around a 7.8 mile loop near Canyon Lake. The event features detailed course markings, cupless aid stations, chip timing and support for the Great Springs Project.

Experience the longest running night trail series in the country at Pedernales Falls. Choose from distances ranging from a youth mile to 60K and enjoy a unique evening of trail running in the Texas Hill Country.

Nighttime trail event in Denison Texas offering looped single track distances from 5K up to 50K plus a 50K relay. Trails are rooty dirt with about 500 feet of elevation gain per loop and a headlamp is required.

A chip-timed 5K through the scenic, paved paths of Trinity Falls in McKinney, Texas, held on National Trails Day. The family friendly event welcomes strollers and offers a race shirt, bib, finishers medal, and cash prizes for top finishers.

An eight week trail running series in Flower Mound offering chip timed 5K and 10K races on marked singletrack, weekly podium awards, and final series honors across age divisions.