Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

Join the Brazos Bend 50 on April 11, 2026 at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville TX for ultra and distance races from 5K to 50 miles. Mostly flat, tree shaded trails with scenic wildlife make this a fast and friendly spring trail event.

Run the Merus Marathon and Ultra on April 11, 2026 at Merus Adventure Park near Palo Duro Canyon in Claude, Texas. Choose from a 52.4 mile ultra to a youth trail run and relish rugged canyon views, varied surfaces and rolling elevation.

Join Spring Fling in San Antonio on April 12, 2026 for family friendly distances from a kids dash to 10K on scenic park and trail courses. Enjoy music, medals, shirts and post race snacks for a festive community run.

Choose your challenge at Toughest 'N Texas Trail Runs in Cameron Park Waco on April 18, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K. Rugged single track along the Brazos and Bosque rivers offers scenic hilly trails and finishers get medals and taco..

Take on Cleburne State Park trails at the Coyote Trail Run, with distances from 4 mile to 50 mile on looped courses. Expect steep climbs and technical terrain, one aid station per loop and a cupless policy so bring your own hydration.

Experience the Full Circle Trail Race at LLELA in Lewisville on April 18, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 1 mile youth run. Presented with UNT and the City of Lewisville, the race supports local habitat restoration.

Run along 10 miles of Gulf Coast beach from Surfside to San Luis Pass with races from 5K up to 100K. Expect varying sand underfoot, full aid stations, chip timing, and coastal views for a truly sandy challenge.

Bring the neon for Running Through the Decades 1980s Edition at Brazos River Park in Sugarland. A live DJ and pre race costume contest set the vibe while races from a kids dash to a half marathon offer fun for all with shirts and medals.

Pandora's Box of Rox at Reveille Peak Ranch on April 25, 2026 offers distances from a youth 1 mi to a 52.4 mi double marathon on a scenic looped course. Run through meadows, creek crossings and over a granite dome for a memorable trail day.

Desert Wolf Trail Run in Johnson City tests runners on rocky single track with about 1,400 feet of climbing and scenic Hill Country views. Distances from 5K to 100K plus a ruck division, stocked aid stations and finisher awards.

Wiener Run 5K and 10K on May 2, 2026 at Southside Lions Park in San Antonio is a playful community run that supports a local wiener dog rescue. In person and virtual options, with kids runs, medals and on site dog food and toy collection.

Hit the scenic Spicewood trails on May 2 for the Pechanga Trail Run, with distances from a 5k to a challenging 50k plus a youth race. Enjoy rugged singletrack, big views, and a welcoming race day vibe for all abilities.

Run scenic single track through towering pines at Mission Tejas State Park, with loop based races from 10K to 100K plus a 100K relay. Free weekend camping and classic trail terrain make for a memorable Texas adventure.

Run the Fuzzy's Taco Dash on May 2, 2026 in Kingwood, Texas for tacos, trails and festival vibes supporting Addie's Faith Foundation. Choose from 5k, 10k, relays, kids races or virtual runs and enjoy post race activities on site.

The Texas Switchback will take place in Johnson City on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Tejas Dirt Festival brings trail action to Rock Springs, TX over two days with races from a 40 mile ultra to a one mile youth run. Expect rugged singletrack, friendly competition and ruck and biathlon options.

Tejas Dirt Festival at Camp Eagle mixes trail running, rucking, a run biathlon and King and Queen of the Hill on scenic hilly riverside trails. With distances from a youth 1 mile to 40 miles and on site camping, a rugged weekend getaway.

Explore scenic single track through the Lost Pines at Bastrop State Park on May 9 and 10, with distances from 5K to 50K plus rucking and family races. New start, revised routes and double day challenges promise an unmissable trail weekend.

Possum's Revenge on May 16, 2026 offers challenging trail loops around Possum Kingdom Lake with rocky, rooty and sandy terrain plus hefty climbs. Distances from 4 miles to 69 miles welcome runners seeking scenic, tough trail adventures.

Nighttime trail running at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet TX offers solo 12 hour challenges, relays and short distance races. Youth ride the chairlift for a downhill mile and all entries include race swag.