Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

The Chupacabra 50 will take place in Quanah on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run between 9 and 50 miles.

Run The Pines at Lindsey Park is part of a four-race East Texas trail series on natural dirt and forest trails. The event offers 5K to 30K options and a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum, with series medals and event apparel for finishe..

A range of trail distances at Turkey Bend Recreation Area on March 28, 2027, with routes along Lake Travis, wooded paths, and bluebonnet meadows. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

An annual memorial run in Stephenville, Texas, at Legends Country Club offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 mile fun run with timed and untimed entries, age group awards and finisher medals.

Hells Hills Trail Race at Rocky Hill Ranch, Smithville, TX features multiple trail distances on single-track terrain with short steep hills, frequent aid stations, a cupless policy, and on-site camping.

Trail races at Marion Sansom Park offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on natural, technical trails. Two full aid stations, a cupless policy, a 300 runner cap, and finisher medals and swag.

The 2nd Annual Superheroes for Autism 5K in Center, Texas on April 17, 2027 features a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk, roll, stroll. Registration opens November 1, 2026; the 5K fee is $30 and the 1.5 mile option is free.

A remote trail event at Lake Meredith near Fritch TX offering 10K, 25K, 50K, 50 Mile and a 10K ruck on dirt single track with significant elevation gain and specific water and gear requirements.

A multi-distance trail running event at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet Texas offering a youth mile, 4 and 8 mile options, half, full and double marathon distances with marked trails, staffed aid stations, camping, and an on site race hub.

Mud Factor MCKINNEY is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney, TX on May 1, 2027. The all-ages event has adult and KIDZ family waves; a signed waiver and photo ID are required for adults.

A trail running festival at Mission Tejas State Park offering looped 100k, 50k, 30k, 10k and 5k courses on varied single track, full aid stations, cupless service, and on-site camping with a 500 runner cap.

Desert Wolf is a trail running event near Johnson City Texas on May 1, 2027 offering distances from 5K to 100K. The course uses four mile loops on rocky ranch trails and includes aid stations and finisher awards.

An obstacle race weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch near Austin on May 15 and 16 2027. Events include a 5K Sprint, 10K Super, kids races and multi hour Hurricane Heat formats across rocky Texas Hill Country terrain.

A multi-distance trail event at Possum Kingdom Lake with varied terrain, looped courses up to 69 miles, cupless aid stations, and distance-specific awards including a buckle for the 69 mile finishers.

East Texas Ultra on May 15, 2027 takes runners through a 4.5 mile loop at Mineola Nature Preserve with 7K, 14K, 28K, 50K and a 7K ruck option. Aid stations, drop bag access, camping and finisher medals are part of the event.

Austin Trail Experience at Reveille Peak Ranch offers a scenic Trail 10K through central Texas singletrack and slickrock with cactus-lined sections. The weekend also features Spartan obstacle course races and spectator options.

A Spartan Trail event at Reveille Peak Ranch on May 16, 2027 featuring a **10K** trail through narrow singletrack, slickrock, and cactus. Spectator access is available and a service member discount is offered for eligible US personnel.

A multi-distance trail event at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, TX, on Memorial Day weekend with camping, cupless aid stations, free parking, and options from 5K to 200K.

A backyard ultra at Turkey Bend Recreation Area near Austin where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Mixed trail and paved terrain with stocked aid stations and finisher medals for all who complete a loop.

A city-center trail event on May 29, 2027 in Georgetown, TX featuring singletrack along the San Gabriel River, multiple trail run distances from a Youth 1 mile to 50K, and mountain bike laps around the Katy Crossing area.