Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

Experience a night trail run through the rugged canyons and natural springs of Colorado Bend State Park. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 5K to 60K plus a special youth mile and rucking options.

A community 5K in San Juan on July 18, 2026 supporting RGV’s Little Elves, a nonprofit providing essentials to children and families in need. Events include an open 5K and a 5K for ages 1 to 17 with chip timing and finisher medals.

Experience a rugged night trail run on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas. Navigate single track trails and creek crossings under the stars with distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra.

Experience a rigorous trail event at Pearsall Park featuring hilly courses and summer conditions. Runners enjoy professional timing, a commemorative singlet, and a post race taco breakfast in San Antonio.

A weekly 8 week trail running series at Northshore Park in Flower Mound offering chip timed 5K and 10K races, weekly podiums and final series awards. Distances are approximate and courses are well marked.

Night trail running at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas on July 24-25, 2026 with looped 3.2 mile course, 1 mile/5K/10K options, timed 3/6/9 hour races and a 9 hour three person relay; aid stations and cupless policy.

A multi-day endurance meeting in Fort Worth featuring a 1.25 mile loop with asphalt, gravel, and grass surfaces. Events include a 48-hour 100 mile race, two 24-hour runs, a virtual 48-hour option, and a 6-hour ruck with indoor facilities an..

This multi-distance running event at the University of Houston features races from a kids dash to a half marathon. All finishers get a medal and shirt, with special Bigfoot trophies for top performers. The day includes a festive atmosphere..

The Caliente Off Road 5K takes runners on a new cross-country style course through Long Branch Park. This event is part of the Centex Race Series, where all finishers earn points. The first 120 registrants are guaranteed a race shirt and ba..

Join this patriotic summer event at Indian Springs Park featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon alongside Texas trails and paved paths.

Part of an eight-week trail series in Flower Mound, this chip timed event features marked singletrack 5K and 10K races with weekly podium awards, rain-date rescheduling, and no-refund registration with transfers allowed.

A night trail event at Land Heritage Institute on August 1, 2026 offering 5K, 17K, 35K, 50K and a 17K ruck option; headlamps and minimum water carry are required and aid stations provide food and hydration.

A night trail race at Cedar Hill State Park with approximate distances 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K and 54K on the DORBA trail system. Hydration devices are required, aid station coverage varies, and illumination is needed after dark.

Season opener cross country meet on August 1, 2026 at West Guth Park in Corpus Christi, TX. Open to all with overall, age group and team awards plus finisher medals and a 5K race.

Experience a three mile obstacle course at Three Palms Action Sports Park in Conroe. Participants jump and crawl through mud and ropes while navigating walls and monkey bars in this outdoor event.

An eight-week chip-timed trail series at Northshore Trail in Flower Mound featuring weekly 5K and 10K races on singletrack, podium awards each week, final series awards, rain dates, and transfer options with no refunds.

Experience the finale of the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at Reveille Peak Ranch. Navigate rock domes and technical single track with distances ranging from a youth mile to a 60K ultramarathon.

Join the US Road Running event in Katy for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail. Earn a finisher medal and participate in the best costume contest during this series race.

An eight week, chip timed trail series at Northshore Trail in Flower Mound offering marked singletrack 5K and 10K races with weekly age group awards and a final series award.

Experience a mud filled obstacle challenge at Village Creek Motocross Park featuring a 5k course and a dedicated kids run for a day of outdoor adventure and family friendly racing.