Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A trail event at the private Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, with routes from 6 miles to a 50K, varied single track and ranch roads, notable elevation, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping and parking fees.

Experience an inaugural trail race through four unique ecosystems at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Choose from four distances on technical single track trails featuring scenic Colorado River overlooks and the historic Lost Pines.

A multi-day trail running weekend at Camp Buckner in Burnet Texas offering distances from 5K to a 50K plus a youth race, with packet pickup, fully serviced aid stations, finisher medals and a required park waiver.

Experience a unique lake party and trail run on the scenic shores of Lake Travis. Choose from multiple distances and finish your race with a cooling dip in the water at Pace Bend Park.

A nighttime out and back at Lake Mineral Wells Trailway near Weatherford offering 5K, 10K, 13.1M and a 10K ruck on soft fine gravel. Headlamps and personal water systems are required and aid stations provide water and electrolytes.

Experience a nighttime trail adventure at Stephen F Austin State Park with multiple distances from a 5k to a full marathon. Enjoy a looped course with a festive atmosphere, stocked aid stations, and vibrant finisher medals.

Join the US Road Running series at the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Complete out and back loops to earn your finisher medal and participate in the costume contest.

A retro themed 3rd annual run at Campion Trail in Irving featuring 5K and 10K distances, a live DJ and a post race party. The event is chip timed, offers free parking, age group awards, and a virtual participation option.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon. Costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, live DJ, awards and post race refreshments.

A USATF sanctioned four person cross country relay at Bear Creek Pioneers Park in Houston. Teams of four run two mile legs for an eight mile total, with multiple age and club divisions, team batons with RFID timing, and awards for finishing..

Experience a flat and fast race on the NETT Trail starting at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Texas. Choose from multiple distances including ultra marathons or join the Paris Pair Challenge by running morning and evening races.

Evening trail races at South Llano River State Park offering 5k through 40 mile options plus a 13 mile ruck. Trails are rocky and hilly; headlamps and a 32 oz water carrying system are required.

Johnson Branch Legacy Run in Valley View TX features a 15K trail, a 10K ruck march, and a paved 5K as part of the park's 30 year celebration. Park day pass is included in the race entry and packet pickup is at the Nature Center.

The McKelligon Canyon Challenge features a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile walk through the scenic canyon in El Paso. The first 500 registrants get a tech shirt, and the first 400 5K finishers earn a medal. Proceeds support local community gardens..

Experience a unique trail race starting inside the Natural Bridge Caverns before winding through beautiful wooded hills. Choose from standard distances or test your grit in the Last Person Standing endurance challenge.

Experience a fun mud run at 3 Palms Action Sports Park in Conroe featuring a dozen muddy obstacles and pits. This non competitive event focuses on enjoyment and community with no timing and no swimmer requirements.

Sky Island in Fort Davis Texas on 26 September 2026 features trail races on single track West Texas trails. Distances include 31 miles, 17 miles and 9.5 miles, with lodging options at Prude Ranch and Indian Lodge.

Experience the rugged terrain of Claude Texas at the Conquer the Canyon Trail Race. With distances ranging from 5k to 100k plus a youth run there is a trail course for every distance preference.

Trail races at Dana Peak Park on Stillhouse Hollow Lake offer single-loop 100K, 50K, 20K and 10K courses with lake views and rocky terrain. Participants must carry a hydration device and primitive camping is available.

Experience a fun focused obstacle run at Cycle Ranch Pro featuring waist deep mud pits and themed obstacles. This non timed event includes a finisher medal and an lively post race festival for runners and spectators.