Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

The Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race is held in Bandera, Texas, at the Hill Country State Natural Area. Distances include 100 mi, 50 mi, 25 mi, 25 mi Ruck, 5 mi, 5 mi Ruck, and a Youth 1‑Mile Trail Run. The 2025 race runs October 24–26.It’s a rugged, endurance-focused event designed to test runners..

Last Man Standing in Lumberton, Texas is an endurance challenge set in a scenic local park framed by pine forests. The course spans two loops totaling four miles, winding along well-maintained trails with shaded sections and open stretches that test speed and stamina. The event features two aid stat..

The Chupacabra Trail Run takes place in Waco, Texas, at the Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park. It is part of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series, featuring challenging trails in the Waco area. The event offers multiple race distances, including a 5K and a 15K trail run, as well as virtual options for bo..

633 Run takes place in Little Elm, Texas, at Lobo Stadium (1151 East Eldorado Parkway), a family-friendly, community-focused event. The program offers a 1-mile Fun Run, a 5K, and the 633M Run—a 6.33-mile race—along with a 633M Tactical Division. The course runs through Little Elm’s trail system and..

The Fields of Gold 50-Miler and associated races take place at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas, showcasing the stunning fall colors of the Texas Hill Country. This event offers multiple distances including a 50-Miler ultra, 50K, marathon, half-marathon, 10K trail race, and a fami..

Georgetown, TX: The Jameson 5K at Southwestern University is the 25th annual trail race on the campus cross‑country course, with in‑person 5K events (including a Southwestern University Student 5K and a 55+ Senior 5K), plus a Mosey and a Virtual 5K. The fundraiser honors Jaysn Flynn Jameson and supp..

The SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run takes place at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, Texas, on October 25, 2025. In-person distances include 53K (33 miles, 4,000 ft gain), 27K (16.5 miles, 2,000 ft), 10K (6.6 miles, 800 ft), and 5K (3.3 miles, 400 ft). The course centers on the Time Warp loop through rock..

Located in San Angelo, Texas, the Dinosaur Run takes place at Twin Buttes Marina Park Road. The event offers multiple distance options: a basic 5K loop, a 10K event consisting of two loops, and several timed races (2, 4, 6, and 24 hours) built on alternating 5K loops. The course is a single 5K loop—..

Donut Dash on Lake Travis takes place at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the scenic lakeside shoreline of Lake Travis. The event functions as the RRCA Texas State Championship and offers multiple distances, including 5K, 5K Kids, 10K, and 10 Mile (with a 10K Ruck option), suitable for runners..

Running with the Dogs is a 5th annual charity running event in Kilgore, Texas, on the Creekside Trail at the Dudley Road Trailhead. Runners can choose a 5K race/fun run/walk or a 1K for kids ages 3–5th grade, with a Sleep in Supporter option. The course is a fast out-and-back along the new Creekside..

The Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run is an annual trail-running fundraiser held at Government Canyon State Natural Area near San Antonio, Texas. The event features a 15K and an 8K race, plus a virtual option for remote runners. In-person participants enjoy a chip-timed course with a single..

The Camino De Los Muertos is a trail running event held in Lewisville, Texas, at the LLELA natural area, which is undergoing restoration to revive its native ecosystem. Scheduled for November 1-2, 2025, the event offers multiple race distances including 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k, and a 1-mile youth tr..

The Rockledge Rumble is a trail running event held at Rockledge Park in Grapevine, Texas, near the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It features three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all set along the scenic and challenging North Shore Trail by Lake Grapevine. The course includes a mix of soft dirt paths a..

Salmagundi Trail Race unfolds on the Pedernales River in Dripping Springs, Texas, in the Hill Country. The event offers a broad menu of distances: 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 52k, plus 10k and half marathon Ruck divisions. The fast, rolling course uses wide gravel trails with a Salmagundi..

Barrier Island Ultra is a coastal running event in Port Aransas, Texas, on Mustang Island by the Gulf of Mexico. It offers six distances: 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, 50K, and 50 miles. Runners race on a sand course, choosing hard-packed sand near the water or softer sand near the road, with wa..

Big Texas Ultra takes place near Georgetown, Texas on Lake Georgetown, offering 100K, 50K, 15K trail runs and a 15K RUCK. The 100K features a 31.1-mile loop with over 4,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing rocky, dirt, and grass trails amid scenic views. The 15K follows a distinct route beginning..

Trails & Tacos 15k/5k in McKinney, Texas, centers on the Erwin Park trails, offering two distances: a 15k and a 5k in a scenic, community-driven setting. Runners enjoy aid stations with trail snacks and friendly volunteers, and the day closes with tacos and camaraderie. Prizes are awarded to overall..

Wild Hare Trail Race is a multi-distance trail running event held at a privately owned Texas ranch/adventure park in Warda, Texas (537 Owl Creek Road, Warda, TX 78960). Distances include Wild Hare 50-mile, 50k, 25k, 10k, and a Youth Trail Run (12 and under). The race features a looping course enjoye..

Mission Tejas Trail Run returns to Mission Tejas State Park in Grapeland, Texas, on November 15, 2025. The event offers 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K distances. After a two-year hiatus for park infrastructure upgrades, the race brings back a piney, trail-running atmosphere with a mix of straw pine-laced sin..

Backyard Ultra - Summit Trail Racing, in Marble Falls, TX, is a Last Person Standing ultramarathon inspired by Lazarus Lake. Runners complete a 4.1667-mile loop each hour, returning to the start within 60 minutes as long as more finishers remain. The day loop is a flat, wide 2.08-mile trail run twic..