Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

A trail running festival in Farmersville Texas offering 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 10K ruck and 5K on the Chaparral Trail. The dirt and gravel out-and-back course has aid stations, marked routes, and ruck weight requirements.

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.

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

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.

El Taco Loco is a multi-distance trail running event at the Land Heritage Institute near San Antonio on November 14, 2026, featuring single-track trails, full aid stations, relay and ruck divisions, cupless aid policy, camping, and finisher..

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.

A loop based trail event at Bluff Creek Ranch near Warda Texas offering races from a one mile youth run up to 50 miles on a scenic 7.8 mile loop with aid stations, chip timing, and onsite camping.

A continuous loop 3.1 mile trail ultra at Tyler State Park on November 14, 2026 offering 40 and 50 mile options with a 12 hour cutoff, fully stocked aid each lap and a central staging area for crew and supplies.

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.