Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

An endurance Last Man Standing race in Lumberton, Texas, on a two-loop course totaling 4 miles through shaded trails. Aid stations and athlete camps support runners and proceeds benefit efforts to recover missing and exploited children.

A women's only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch on October 24, 2026 offering multiple distances from 5 km to 100 km, plus a 100 km relay, full aid stations, cupless fueling, camping, and finisher awards including buckles for 50 km and 100 km..

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, fifty mile looped ultra near Decatur, Texas that supports suicide awareness and mental health. Runners may enter individually or as teams of four for a timed endurance effort.

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.

Looped out and back races in Katy, Texas offering 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. Online registration is required and fees vary by distance.

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.

Big Texas Ultra is a two day trail endurance event in Georgetown, Texas featuring 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail with mixed terrain and substantial elevation gain.

The Dinosaur Run will take place in San Angelo from Friday 6 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A family friendly running event at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a Kids Dash to a 10K, music, a costume contest, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

A backyard ultra at Stephen F. Austin State Park where 4.17 mile laps start each hour until one runner remains. The event includes a ruck division with weighted packs and a kids 1K; participants receive a hoodie and poster.

A multi distance trail event near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K courses across single and double track. A ruck division is offered and the event supports Austin Sunshine Camps.

Sleeping Lion Ridge Trail Runs on November 8, 2026 in El Paso offers 10K and 20K races on a five mile lollipop loop with rolling, varied terrain. Packet pick-up is available November 7 and entry fees change after September 20.

El Taco Loco is a multi-distance trail running event at the Land Heritage Institute near San Antonio on November 14, 2026, featuring single-track trails, full aid stations, relay and ruck divisions, cupless aid policy, camping, and finisher..