Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

The Great Springs Trail Race in San Marcos, Texas, is a vibrant trail running event held at the Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Offering distances of 10K, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 26.2 miles (marathon), and a youth 1-mile race, it features a scenic course with single-track trails, rolling hills, ro..

The Caveman Challenge at Waterloo Lake in Denison, TX, is an inaugural trail running event offering multiple distances including 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a fun run/lake walk. The course features a rugged trail with dirt, rocks, roots, and scenic views overlooking Waterloo Lake. A u..

The Oktoberfest Trail Run in Farmersville, Texas, is a scenic trail running event held on the historic Chaparral Trail, a reclaimed railroad spanning over 35 miles. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and 50K, catering to a wide range of runners. The c..

The Palo Duro Trail Run, held in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas, is a celebrated trail running event marking its 40th anniversary in 2025. Offering distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles, the race features a challenging looped course with varied terrain including rolling singletrack, sand, and rock, along wit..

Dirt Circus - Flower Mound is a free community trail running event held in Flower Mound, Texas, in partnership with TrailHead Running Supply. This one-day festival celebrates local trail running through a casual 5K group run accommodating all paces, followed by a lively expo featuring local race dir..

Death by 5k Tyler is a unique 24-hour running challenge held at Tyler State Park in Texas, featuring ten 5k runs spaced every 2.5 hours. Participants tackle the course on dirt trails near the Blackjack camping area, navigating rocks, roots, and occasional mud, with the route measuring closer to 3.5..

The Big Tex Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, Texas. Featuring a "last runner standing" format, participants run a 4.17-mile loop ("yard") every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains.The course consists of wide, well..

The Longview Trail Runs - Fall is a trail running event held in Longview, Texas, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center East Side Parking Lot. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K, catering to various skill levels. This event is part of a sea..

The Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race, held in Bandera, Texas at the Hill Country State Natural Area, is a challenging trail running event designed to test endurance and skill. Scheduled for October 24-26, 2025, it offers multiple distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 25 miles, 25-mile ruck, 5 mil..

The SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Eisenhower Park in San Antonio, Texas. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it offers multiple race distances: 5K, 10K, 27K, and 53K, with both in-person and virtual participation options. The course features a challenging 3.3-mile..

The Chupacabra Trail Run takes place in Waco, Texas, at the Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it is the final race in the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series, which features challenging trails in the Waco area. Participants can choose between a 5K or 15K trail run, with virt..

Last Man Standing in Lumberton, Texas, is a unique endurance running event set in a scenic local park surrounded by towering pines and natural beauty. The race features a two-loop 4-mile course with well-maintained trails, shaded paths, and open stretches suitable for all levels. The challenge lies..

The Dinosaur Run is a versatile running event held at San Angelo State Park in San Angelo, Texas. The race features a single 5K loop course starting at Bell's Trailhead near the equestrian entrance. Participants can choose from multiple race options including 5K, 10K (two loops), and timed races las..

The Friends of Government Canyon Recharge Run is an annual trail running event held at Government Canyon State Natural Area near San Antonio, Texas. Celebrating the area's 20th anniversary, the race offers two distances: a 15K and an 8K, both chip-timed with aid stations featuring water, electrolyte..

The Donut Dash 16M, officially known as the Oasis 10 Mile, 10K, 5K Ruck and Run (Donut Dash), takes place at Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas, along the scenic Lake Travis shoreline. This event offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck, and 10 Mile options, catering to all fitness levels...

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. The course runs along the scenic and challenging North Shore Trail by Lake Grapevine, offering a mix of soft dirt paths and..

The Salmagundi Trail Race is an annual trail running event held in Dripping Springs, Texas, nestled along the Pedernales River in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 52K ultrama..

The Barrier Island Ultra is a scenic running event held in Port Aransas, Texas, along the Gulf of Mexico's coast on Mustang Island, known for its natural beauty and wild horses. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, 50K, and 50 miles, all run on a sandy cours..

The Big Texas Ultra is a trail running event held near Lake Georgetown, Texas, featuring distances of 100K, 50K, and 15K, along with a 15K RUCK. The 100K race covers a challenging 31.1-mile loop with over 4,600 feet of elevation gain, traversing rocky, dirt, and grass trails. The event starts and fi..

The Wild Hare Trail Race, held in Warda, Texas, is a popular and fun trail running event set on a privately owned Texas ranch and adventure park. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50k, 25k, 10k, and a youth trail run for children 12 and under. The..