Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

The North Texas Ultra is a multi-distance trail running event held at Fort Richardson State Park's North Park Unit in Jacksboro, Texas. It offers races ranging from 5K and 10K to ultramarathon distances including 25K, 50K, 52 Miler, and 100K, as well as a 25K RUCK event. The course features a scenic..

Rocky 50, by USWE Trail Race, is a stand-alone Tejas Trails event held at Huntsville State Park in Huntsville, Texas. It offers three distances: 50-mile, 50K, and 13.1-mile, plus a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run. The scenic course features rolling trails with exposed tree roots, pine forests, bridges, and l..

Dragon Trails 25K - Winter Edition takes place in San Antonio, Texas at Pearsall Park (4700 Old Pearsall Rd). The event features three trail races: the Great Dragon 25K, Ultimate Dragon 10K, and SA Toughest 5K. Runners tackle rugged Pearsall Park trails – with rocks and hills – through a two-loop 25..

The Stampede is a trail running event held within Austin city limits at McKinney Falls State Park, located at 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX. This race offers challenging courses through a network of well-traveled trails featuring twists, turns, creeks, and demanding climbs. Participants ca..

The Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, is an annual event featuring 5K, 10K, and Kids 1K Fun Run distances suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The course offers a scenic journey through diverse landscapes including woods, prairies, and creek-side paths. Particip..

The SARR Prickly Pear Trail Run is held at McAllister Park, Optimist Pavilion #3, in San Antonio, Texas. It features three distances: Prickly Pear 50K, 15K, and 5K, all on natural single-track trails that wind through Blue Loop, Mud Creek, and Mosquito Lake, with prickly pear cactus along the course..

The Cross Timbers Trail Run, held annually in Gordonville, Texas, is the oldest trail running event in the state, celebrating its 45th edition in 2026. Set along the rugged shoreline trails of Lake Texoma, the race offers a variety of distances including a 5-mile run, half marathon, marathon, and a..

The Crazy Desert Trail Race is a trail run held at San Angelo State Park in San Angelo, Texas. Organized by the San Angelo Road Lizards, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) club, the event offers 5K, 10K, 13.1, 25K, 26.2, 50K, and 100K distances. Runners navigate a desert-themed course with cactus-filled fiel..

Frio Trail Runs, held at Garner State Park in Concan, Texas, offers a challenging trail running experience across rocky, dirt-packed single-track trails with scenic views and significant elevation gains. The course features hilly terrain with over 1,500 feet of elevation gain per 6-mile loop, includ..

Great Springs Trail Race – Austin is a Tejas Trails event held at Southeast Metro Park in Del Valle, Texas, just outside Austin. It offers distances from 5K to 50K, plus a Youth 1-Mile option, making it accessible to beginners and ultrarunners alike. The course features a well-marked 6.5-mile loop o..

The Grasslands Trail Run takes place in the scenic Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands near Alvord, Texas, featuring over 20,000 acres of rolling hills, pine and oak forests, open fields, and livestock. The event offers multiple distances including 100-mile, 50-mile, marathon, half marathon, and 1..

The Chupacabra 50 is a challenging trail running event held at Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah, Texas. Featuring distances of 50 miles, 53K, 20K, 9K (including a ruck option), and 5K, the race showcases the scenic yet tough terrain of North West Texas. The course includes varied surfaces such as..

Hippo Trail Fest takes place in Hutto, Texas, at the Hippo Social Club and Patriot Sports & Fitness trail hub. The festival-style trail event offers multiple distances: 5K, 10K, 13.1 miles, 26.2 miles, plus 13.1 mile and 10K for a Ruck division, the Hippo Haul weight-carry 5K, and a Youth 1-Mile. Th..

The Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, held near Kopperl, Texas, offers a challenging outdoor experience retracing historic cattle drive routes. Participants navigate diverse terrains on foot and mountain bike, including paddling up the Brazos River, while searching for checkpoints. The event features t..

3 Chaparrals 3/6 Hour Endurance Trail Run takes place in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon, Texas. The inaugural fixed-time event offers 3-hour and 6-hour options, including a 6-hour relay. Runners cover a 4-mile Kiowa/Comanche Loop on rugged trail terrain, recording the greatest distance complete..

Run Through The Woods is a running event held in Humble, Texas, at 17317 Cathedral Pines Drive. Scheduled for March 28, 2026, the event offers two race categories: a 5K and a 1-mile fun run. The race aims to provide participants with a memorable experience, set in a scenic wooded area that adds a na..

The Big Climb Dallas will take place in Main Street District on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Hells Hills Trail Race, staged by Tejas Trails, runs at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas, near Bastrop and Austin. Distances offered are 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10K, plus 25K and 10K Ruck divisions, and a Youth 1-Mile Trail Run. The course is described as deceptively tough, featuring a series of sh..

GreenFest on the Greenbelt in Aubrey, Texas, is a family-friendly festival-style race weekend featuring a 1-mile fun run, a 5K Trail Run, and a 10K Trail Run along the scenic Greenbelt Trail near Greenbelt Park. The 5K acts as an accessible introduction to off-road running, with most of the course o..

Brazos Bend 50 is an April ultramarathon event at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville, TX, just south of Houston. It offers multiple distances: 50-mile, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, Kids Run, and a 50M pacer option. The course is promoted as the fastest trail in Texas—99.9% flat with only a 10-foot hill—cover..