Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A women's only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch on October 24, 2026 offering multiple distances from 5 km to 100 km, plus a 100 km relay, full aid stations, cupless fueling, camping, and finisher awards including buckles for 50 km and 100 km..

A community run at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm that honors a fallen police officer and raises funds for a student public service scholarship. Distances include a 1 mile Fun Run, a 5K, and a 6.33 mile race, plus a Tactical Division for public..

Spooky Sprint in Houston is an annual Halloween themed running event on 10/24/2026 offering distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

A volunteer-run 5K and 8 mile race along the Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, with crushed granite surfaces, chip timing, race day amenities, and proceeds that support UT Southwestern cancer research.

A fourteen hour, fifty mile looped ultra near Decatur, Texas that supports suicide awareness and mental health. Runners may enter individually or as teams of four for a timed endurance effort.

Trail races at Millican Reserve in College Station include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a short kids run on single-track trails, with aid stations, finisher medals, age-group awards and post-race food.

A one day trail running festival in Farmersville, TX offering 3, 6, 13, 26 and 31 mile courses on trail-built terrain. Aid stations are cupless and runners must carry hydration; finishers receive a shirt and medal.

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

A multi-distance trail event at LLELA in Lewisville, Texas featuring distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 100K ultramarathon, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, supporting local habitat restoration.

Looped out and back races in Katy, Texas offering 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. Online registration is required and fees vary by distance.

Experience the final race of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series in Waco. This event at Cameron Park features 5K and 15K trail distances along with a virtual option for participants.

A community run on October 31 at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston offering a 1 mile and a 5K. The park like course has no pavement and every registered runner receives a finisher medal.

A Halloween themed community run on October 31 at the trail at the Epic in Grand Prairie. Options include a 5K, a 1 mile fun run, a volunteer then run option, and a costume contest with a prize.

The Harvest Trail Running Festival will take place in Farmersville on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

Big Texas Ultra is a two day trail event in Georgetown, Texas offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail. Courses include an out and back 15K and a 50K loop with notable elevation gain.

The Dinosaur Run will take place in San Angelo from Friday 6 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A family friendly running event at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a Kids Dash to a 10K, music, a costume contest, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

Community road and trail race around Lake Holcomb with a 1K kids race and options of 2 miles, 5K, and 10K, plus event shirt, medal, photos and race expo.

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.