Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A two day trail running weekend at Bastrop State Park offering multiple distances from a 1 mile family walk to a 50K, plus ruck divisions and a Saturday evening gathering by the Colorado River.

An event in Katy, TX on 05/09/2026 offering 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile half marathon on out and back loop courses. Races include finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, and costume recognition.

East Texas Ultra on May 9, 2026 at Mineola Nature Preserve offers trail distances from 7K to 50K plus a 7K ruck. The cupless, looped course has refill stations, finisher medals and shirts, and is part of the Texas Ultra Series.

A family friendly 5K in Wichita Falls on May 9, 2026 hosted by Pueblo Boxing. Free entry includes a bib, medal and refreshments while a paid package adds race gear and supports youth programs.

Obstacle-course races run May 16 and 17, 2026 at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, Texas. Courses move through Texas Hill Country across granite outcrops, dry creek beds and rolling hills with Sprint, Super, kids and endurance formats.

A May trail running event at Possum Kingdom Lake with varied terrain, multiple looped distances from 4 miles to 69 miles, cupless aid stations, drop bags, and paced options for the longest distances.

Experience a unique night time trail race at Texas only lift served bike park in Burnet. Choose from various timed challenges or fixed distances including rucking and youth events under the stars.

A community race at Oyster Creek Park on May 16, 2026 offering Kids Dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 10K plus a virtual half. The event includes finisher medals, race shirts, aid stations, live awards and a free hot dog and beverage.

Muddy Dash Austin is a 5K mud run at Travis County Fair Grounds on May 16, 2026 featuring obstacles, mud pits, slides, and festival style pre and after parties with music, food, and beer. Registration offers value and VIP packages and a don..

A trail event at Marion Sansom Park in Fort Worth offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k distances on natural, rocky paths with elevation changes. The event includes full aid stations, a timed race, medal and race photos.

The inaugural Grassroots Running Series in Cleburne on May 16, 2026 features 1 mile and 2 mile grass cross country races at Smith Intermediate. Divisions run from elementary to masters and registration closes May 13 with a $5 fee.

A 10K trail race at Reveille Peak Ranch on May 17, 2026, featuring winding, technical singletrack through central Texas terrain with narrow trails, slickrock and cactus; held within a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

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.

A trail race on single-track dirt trails along the San Gabriel River in downtown Georgetown, TX, with multiple run distances and a youth 1-mile. The course uses marked cloverleaf loops and chip timing, and operates a cupless aid station sys..

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.