Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

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.

Run back to the 1980s at Eisenhower Park with 80s music, a live DJ, and a pre race costume contest. Distances from Kids Dash to half marathon plus a virtual option mean fun for every pace, with medals and shirts for all finishers.

Run scenic singletrack through shaded pine forest and creek crossings at Village Creek State Park with 5 km and 10 km options. All finishers get a medal and shirt, and proceeds support efforts to recover missing and exploited children.

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.

Take on rugged trails at Pearsall Park in San Antonio on July 19, 2026 with 25k, 10k, and 5k options for every trail runner. Finishers get a custom medal, race singlet and taco breakfast while DJs and photographers keep the party going.

Celebrate summer running at the Red White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco on July 26, 2026. Family friendly distances from a kids dash to the half marathon, plus a DJ, post race snacks and a medal for every finisher.

Run under the stars at Cedar Hill State Park on August 1, 2026, with options from 5K to 54K along scenic Joe Pool Lake. Trails are moderate to challenging so bring lights and hydration for a memorable night of rugged fun.

Triple Dog Dare in Irving on August 1, 2026 at Sam Houston Trail Park offers distances from a Kid's Dash to a 15K, plus a virtual option. Family friendly race with shirts and finisher medals, awards for timed distances and charity support.

Join Purple Heart on Sunday August 9 2026 at Creekside Trail in Kilgore Texas for a family friendly race offering a Kids Dash up to a half marathon plus a virtual option. Enjoy shirts and finisher medals for in person entries while supporti..

Run the Summer Meltdown at O P Schnabel Park in San Antonio for scenic trails, on course aid, and a fun finish line rally with food and drinks. Multiple distances from kids dash to half marathon and a virtual option.

Tejas Dirt Festival returns Sept 5, 2026 at Camp Eagle with trail runs, rucks, mountain biking and quirky fun races across rocky, hilly terrain. Choose distances from family friendly miles to 50 km for a lively outdoor challenge.

Dust off your leg warmers and neon for the Back to the 80s 5K, 10K, and 15K at Campion Trail on Sept 12, 2026. Run to a live DJ and stay for a retro post race party celebrating all things 80s.

Mellow Trail Race at Pace Bend Park near Spicewood, TX on September 12, 2026 offers distances from a youth one mile up to 26.2 miles on scenic, technical trails with lake views and rocky cliff edges. Enjoy aid stations, race swag, and chip..

Join Bigfoot Running Company in San Antonio for Heroes and Villains at Southside Lions Park. Choose from kids dash to half marathon, dress up for the costume contest with prizes, and stick around for music, awards and post race festivities.

Heroes and Villains Houston on September 13, 2026 invites runners to dress up and race scenic parks and greenbelts with distances from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy a costume contest with prizes, a DJ, post race snacks, medals and s..

Choose distances from 5K to 100K on the flat, scenic NETT Trail in Paris, Texas, centered at the Love Civic Center by the town's Eiffel Tower. Day and night options let runners mix and match for a unique trail challenge.

Run beneath the earth at Natural Bridge Caverns with distances from a mile youth run to 16 miles, plus Last Person Standing run and ruck divisions. Start inside the caverns and enjoy above ground attractions and a unique race day vibe.

Scenic single loop trail races at Dana Peak Park around Stillhouse Hollow Lake, from 10K to a rugged 100K with big climbs and lake views. Mandatory hydration, aid stations and finisher medals or a buckle.

Join the Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Live Oak near San Antonio with races from a kids dash to a chip timed half. Celebrate post race with live music, Mexican treats and a best costume contest on scenic trails.

Run the scenic Trailway at Lake Somerville with distances from a youth mile and 5K up to marathon and 50K, plus ruck divisions. Enjoy lakeshore views, shaded forest, mostly rolling terrain and a lively packet pickup tailgate the night befor..