Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

The North Texas Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event held at Fort Richardson State Park's North Park Unit in Jacksboro, Texas. It offers races ranging from 5K and 10K to ultra distances including 25K, 50K, 52 Miler, and 100K, plus a 25K RUCK event. The course features a scenic, open trailwa..

The Rocky 50, by USWE Trail Race, is an annual trail running event held in early February at Huntsville State Park, Texas. It features three main distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and a 13.1-mile half marathon, along with a youth 1-mile run for children 12 and under. The course offers rolling trai..

The Dragon Trails 25K Winter Edition is a challenging trail running event held at Pearsall Park in San Antonio, Texas. It features three race distances: the Great Dragon 25K, a rugged two-loop course with 1,556 feet of elevation gain; the Ultimate Dragon 10K, covering the first loop of the 25K with..

The Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, is an annual event featuring 5K, 10K, and Kids 1K Fun Run distances. Set amidst diverse natural landscapes including woods, prairies, and creek-side paths, the course offers a scenic trail running experience suitable for all levels. Pa..

Frio Trail Runs, held at Garner State Park in Concan, Texas, offers a challenging trail running experience across rocky, dirt-packed single-track trails with scenic views and significant elevation gains. The course features hilly terrain with over 1,500 feet of elevation gain per 6-mile loop, includ..

The Crazy Desert Trail Race, held annually at San Angelo State Park in San Angelo, Texas, offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 25K, 50K, and 100K, all within a 24-hour time limit. The course features unique terrain with cactus fields, rocky hills, and creekside t..

The SARR Prickly Pear Trail Run will take place in San Antonio on Saturday 7 March 2026.

The Prickly Pear 50K is a trail running event held at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. The race features a 50K distance consisting of three 10.34-mile loops on mostly flat, fast single-track trails that wind through natural terrain including rocks, tree roots, dry creek beds, and prickly pear..

The Great Springs Trail Race in Austin is a vibrant trail running event held at Southeast Metro Park, Del Valle, Texas. Set in a large city park with scenic trails along Onion Creek, the course features rolling single track, technical sections, creek bed climbs, and descents with about 640 feet of e..

The Cross Timbers Trail Run, held annually in Gordonville, Texas, is the oldest trail running event in the state, celebrating its 45th edition in 2026. Set along the rugged shoreline trails of Lake Texoma, the race offers a variety of distances including a 5-mile run, half marathon, marathon, and a..

The Grasslands Trail Run takes place in the scenic Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord, Texas, featuring over 20,000 acres of rolling hills, pine and oak forests, open fields, and livestock. The event offers multiple distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, marathon, half marathon, and..

The Chupacabra 50 is a challenging trail running event held at Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah, Texas. Featuring distances of 50 miles, 53K, 20K, 9K (including a ruck option), and 5K, the race showcases the scenic yet tough terrain of North West Texas. The course includes varied surfaces such as..

The Hippo Trail Fest is a vibrant trail running event held in Hutto, Texas, near Austin, featuring distances from 5K to a full marathon (26.2 miles), including ruck races and the unique Hippo Haul—a 5K weight-carry trail race. Set on a scenic, wooded, rolling trail system, the course offers well-mar..

The Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, held near Kopperl, Texas, offers a challenging outdoor experience retracing historic cattle drive routes. Participants navigate diverse terrains on foot and mountain bike, including paddling up the Brazos River, while searching for checkpoints. The event features t..

The 3 Chaparrals 3/6 Hour Endurance Trail Run is an inaugural timed trail running event held at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas. Participants choose between 3-hour or 6-hour durations, including a 6-hour 3-person relay option, aiming to complete as many full 4-mile loops on the technica..

Run Through The Woods is a running event held in Humble, Texas, offering participants a choice between a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race. Scheduled for March 28, 2026, this event aims to provide a memorable race experience in a scenic setting. While specific details about the course are not provided, t..

The Big Climb Dallas will take place in Main Street District on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Hells Hills Trail Race is a challenging trail running event held at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, near Bastrop and Austin. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, it offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50km, 25km, 10km, and youth 1-mile runs, along with ruck divisions for 25k and 10..

The Toughest 'N Texas Trail Runs take place in scenic Cameron Park, Waco, Texas, featuring challenging trail courses along the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. The event offers multiple distances: 50K, 20 miles, 10 miles, 10K, and 5K, catering to a range of trail runners. The course is known for its rocky,..

The Coyote Trail Run is a challenging trail running event held at Cleburne State Park in Cleburne, Texas. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 8 miles, and 4 miles, all starting and finishing at the same location. The main course features an 8.33-mile loop with 800 to 1,00..