Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A multi distance trail race at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on October 17, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. The looped route runs over singletrack, sand and rock, features four stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Experience the natural beauty of Burnet Texas at the Inks Lake Trail Run and Ruck. Choose from distances ranging from a one mile youth run to a fifty kilometer ultra marathon on scenic park trails.

A 24-hour challenge at Tyler State Park where participants run ten 5k loops starting every 2.5 hours. The route runs on dirt trails with rocks and roots, lighting is required and camping at Blackjack serves as race headquarters.

Dirt Circus Dallas is a free one-day trail running festival in Flower Mound on October 18, 2026, featuring a casual 5K group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food vendors, and a raffle.

A multi distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area on October 23 to 25 2026 featuring rocky looped courses, about 2500 ft of elevation per lap, ruck divisions, chip timing and a youth one mile.

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

Fields of Gold Trail Run at Shaffer Bend offers trail distances from 5K to 50K, plus 12 Hour and 60 minute Golden Hour formats, on rolling meadows and lakeside paths. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

An endurance event in Lumberton, Texas on a two-loop 4 mile course through trails and pines, with aid stations and drop bag areas. Proceeds support NMA and partners working to recover missing and exploited children.

A women only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch, Smithville TX on Oct 24, 2026 offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k and a 100k relay on looped terrain with small climbs, three full aid stations and a 24 hour cutoff.

A community run at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm that honors a fallen police officer and raises funds for a student public service scholarship. Distances include a 1 mile Fun Run, a 5K, and a 6.33 mile race, plus a Tactical Division for public..

Celebrate Halloween with a festive running event in Houston featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids races. Enjoy custom medals, designer shirts, and finish line treats with timing for most distances.

A volunteer-run 5K and 8 mile race along the Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, with crushed granite surfaces, chip timing, race day amenities, and proceeds that support UT Southwestern cancer research.

A fourteen hour ultramarathon on a looped private farm near Decatur, Texas, supporting suicide awareness and mental health. Runners can enter solo or as teams of four to cover a 50 Miles distance.

Trail races at Millican Reserve in College Station include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a short kids run on single-track trails, with aid stations, finisher medals, age-group awards and post-race food.

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

A multi-distance trail event at LLELA in Lewisville, Texas featuring distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 100K ultramarathon, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, supporting local habitat restoration.

Medal Madness in Katy TX on October 31 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a half marathon on short out and back loops repeated for each distance. Registration is via RunSignup and finishers receive medals and awards.

Experience the final race of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series in Waco. This event at Cameron Park features 5K and 15K trail distances along with a virtual option for participants.

A community run on October 31 at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston offering a 1 mile and a 5K. The park like course has no pavement and every registered runner receives a finisher medal.

A two-day trail ultra at Lake Georgetown offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a ruck division on mixed terrain, with elevation, required gear for the 100K, finisher medals and event support on marked courses.