Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.

A community 5K and family event on November 7, 2026 in Katy, Texas supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation with food and additional activities.

A fall trail run along Lake Lewisville offering 3, 5, and 9 mile runnable courses, chip timing, aid stations, finisher shirt and bottle opener medal, plus music and a beer garden for a relaxed post-race atmosphere.

Celebrate inclusion at this community race in Bryan featuring a unique 3.21 mile distance. Support the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley through this chip timed run or walk.

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.

Trail running at the Land Heritage Institute on November 14, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 100M, a 104K relay and ruck division, full aid stations, camping and a costume contest.

Turkey Shuffle at Oyster Creek Park features a kids 50 m dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual options, age group awards and a Thanksgiving costume contest with a Biggest Turkey Trophy.

Trail races on a 7.8 mile loop at Bluff Creek Ranch near Warda TX, with 50mi, 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth mile, chip timing, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping.

Trail loop event at Tyler State Park with a 5K lap format, on-course aid each lap, and multiple distance options.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K on the North Shore Trail by Lake Grapevine near the Dallas Fort Worth area with mixed dirt and rocky sections.

A 5K mud and obstacle run with a KIDZ Family Wave at Mars Family Sports Park in Edinburg on November 14, 2026, with spectator festival access and required signed waiver.

Trail races at Reveille Peak Ranch on November 15, 2026 offering 10M, 20M and 50K with aid stations, awards, and Leadville Trail 100 qualification.

A November community running event at Indian Springs Park with in-person and virtual options, multiple distances from a kids dash to a 10K, chip timing for 5K and 10K, age group awards, a costume contest, and finishers' shirts and medals.

A two-day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Sandy Oaks Ranch near San Antonio with Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat events.

Experience the scenic sights of Dinosaur Valley State Park at this endurance event featuring distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. The course offers rolling terrain and serves as a Western States Endurance Run qualifier.

Test your endurance at this Last Person Standing event in Marble Falls. Complete a 4.17 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner of the Summit Backyard Ultra.

Fourth annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk at Getzendaner Park Trail in Waxahachie, Texas. Distances include 5K, 10K and an 8 mile route; registration fee is $35 and participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal.

Trail event at Hippo Social Club in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on dirt trails featuring leaves, rocks, roots and changing inclines. Post-trot music, bonfire, kids zone and a pajama donation drive support local trails and The Pa..