Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

Brazos Bend 50 at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville TX offers distances from a 5K and kids run up to 50K and 50M on mostly flat, tree shaded trails under a leafy canopy. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, race swag and scenic wildlife views..

Run the Merus Marathon and Ultra on April 11, 2026 at Merus Adventure Park near Palo Duro Canyon in Claude, Texas. Choose from a 52.4 mile ultra to a youth trail run and relish rugged canyon views, varied surfaces and rolling elevation.

GreenFest on the Greenbelt blends trail running and a family festival at FM 428 Greenbelt Park in Aubrey, Texas with 1 mile, 5K and 10K options on scenic off road trails. Enjoy food trucks, live music and family fun while supporting local s..

Experience the Full Circle Trail Race at LLELA in Lewisville on April 18, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 1 mile youth run. Presented with UNT and the City of Lewisville, the race supports local habitat restoration.

Explore rugged loops at Cleburne State Park with options from a 4 mile route to a 50 mile ultra. Expect steep climbs, technical singletrack, volunteer aid stations and bring your own hydration for this cupless race.

Run along 10 miles of Gulf Coast beach from Surfside to San Luis Pass with races from 5K up to 100K. Expect varying sand underfoot, full aid stations, chip timing, and coastal views for a truly sandy challenge.

Choose your challenge at Toughest 'N Texas Trail Runs in Cameron Park Waco on April 18, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K. Rugged single track along the Brazos and Bosque rivers offers scenic hilly trails and finishers get medals and taco..

Test your limits on the rugged trails of Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet Texas at Pandora's Box of Rox on April 25, 2026. Choose distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 52.4 mile double marathon and enjoy lakeside aid and race swag.

Take on the BIG BAD RUCK in Gilmer, Texas at Pineywoods Valley Trails with 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a rugged 2 mile loop featuring creek crossings and climbs. Camp on site and push your limits in this supported timed ruck challenge.

Run Desert Wolf at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch with distances from 5K to 100K, including a ruck option. Rocky singletrack, rolling hills, aid stations, and medals and buckles make for a challenging Texas trail weekend.

Take on rugged trails around Possum Kingdom Lake at Possum's Revenge, with rock, root and sand underfoot and big climbs across looped courses. Multiple distances from 4 miles to 69 miles let runners choose their own challenge.

Nighttime trail running at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet TX offers solo 12 hour challenges, relays and short distance races. Youth ride the chairlift for a downhill mile and all entries include race swag.

Race a rugged 10K on May 17, 2026 through classic central Texas singletrack, slickrock and cactus at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet. Part of the Spartan Trail weekend, this scenic technical course delivers trail vibes and festival energy.

High Hope Endurance Run invites you to Memorial Day Weekend on classic Texas Hill Country trails at High Hope Ranch, with distances from 5K up to a single day 200K ultra. Enjoy well marked courses, round the clock aid, camping and finisher..

Test your limits on scenic Texas Hill Country trails at the Backyard Marathon and Memorial Day Remembrance Run near Lake Travis. Choose backyard ultra, marathon or half marathon loops with wooded shoreline views and fully stocked aid statio..

Run the San Gabriel River single track through Georgetown parks with distances from a youth 1 mile to a 50 km ultramarathon. Chip timing, river views, and a youth finisher medal make it a memorable spring trail outing.

Run a scenic 5K through Luckenbach trails with a finisher medal, race swag and free parking, then stick around for live Texas style country music. Opt into the post race Beer Mile for extra fun.

Test your endurance at EXCLAMATION 5.0, a Last Runner Standing race in Roxton, Texas on June 6, 2026. Run repeating 5 mile loops each hour until only one runner remains, starting and finishing at the Chaparral Museum with limited aid.

Rise in the Pines offers a scenic 10K loop through pine forest trails with small hills, and distances from 10K to 200K plus relays. Full aid, chip timing, custom medals and free photos welcome runners of all levels.

Blazin' Summer Sufferfest is a night trail race at Cedar Hill State Park along Joe Pool Lake, with distances from a 5K up to multi loop ultramarathons. Expect varied forest and grassland terrain and bring your own light and hydration for a..