Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

Saint Nick's Run Fest is a charity trail running event held in Tyler, Texas, at Lindsey Park. Participants can choose from various distances, including 20K, 13K, and 7K, with a portion of the registration fee donated to support children during Christmas through organizations like Operation Christmas..

The Jingle Trails Challenge, presented by Merrell, is a festive trail running event taking place at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, participants can choose between a 10K and a 5K race, both featuring rugged terrain with dirt, rocks, and roots. The courses are..

The Toys for Tots CC Race, organized by the West Texas Running Club, has been a community tradition since 1986. This cross-country event features three race options: a 1-mile run/walk for children ages 4-12, a 2-mile loop for participants aged 7 and older, and a 4-mile run for those aged 10 and abov..

The Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge is a vibrant running event held at Arkansas Bend Park, featuring multiple race options including a 50K ultramarathon, 25K trail run, half marathon, and a 5K run/walk, along with a special kids' 1K. Participants can also opt for a Ruck division in the half m..

The HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race is an annual event held in January at the Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, Texas. Participants can choose from three race distances: 100km, 50km, and 25km. This challenging trail run features rugged terrain and significant elevation changes, making it..

The Big Bend Ultra is an annual ultra trail race held in Terlingua, Texas, set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bend National Park. Established in 2004, this event features multiple race distances, including 10k, 20k, 30k, 50k, and 50 miles, catering to runners of various skill levels. The race..

The Franklin Mountains Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is an annual mountain race held in El Paso, Texas, featuring a variety of challenging events. Participants can choose from distances including a 12-hour race, 55k, 30k, and shorter options like a half marathon, 10k, and 5..

Trails by Moonlight: Snow Moon is an exciting night trail running event taking place in Lago Vista, TX, under the enchanting glow of February's full moon. Participants can choose from three unique challenges: the 12-Hour Last Person Standing, the 8-Hour Snow Moon Stampede, and the Twilight Express,..

The North Texas Ultra is a premier running event taking place at Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro, Texas. This ultra marathon features multiple race distances, including 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 52 Miler, and 100K, along with a 25K RUCK. The course is known for its scenic, flat, and well-maintained..

The Rocky Raccoon 100, organized by USWE Endurance Trail Run, is an annual trail race held in February at Huntsville State Park, Texas. Participants can choose between a 100-mile or 100-kilometer distance, both featuring scenic loops through beautiful pine forests. Known for its supportive atmospher..

The Rocky 50 Trail Race, organized by Tejas Trails, is an annual event held in early February at Huntsville State Park. Participants can choose from three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The race features scenic trails with rolling terrain, beautiful pine trees, and wildl..

The Cupid's Gauntlet will take place in Harker Heights on Saturday 14 February 2026.

The Great Springs Trail Race in Austin invites participants to experience a scenic race at Southeast Metro Park, featuring beautiful trails alongside Onion Creek. This event caters to all levels of runners, offering distances from 5K to a challenging 50K ultramarathon. The course includes a mix of s..

The Cross Timbers Trail Run, taking place on March 7, 2026, is the 45th annual edition of Texas's oldest trail running event. Set along the scenic shoreline of Lake Texoma, participants can choose from various distances, including 5 miles, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to runners of all..

The Grasslands Trail Run takes place in the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands, covering over 20,000 acres of scenic trails in Alvord, Texas. This event features multiple race distances, including a 100-mile, 50-mile, marathon, half marathon, and 15K, all utilizing a variety of trails that wind t..