Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of O. P. Schnabel Park at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon, 5K, and kids dash through scenic Texas trails.

Experience an intense summer endurance challenge at the 7IL Ranch in Texas featuring trail distances from 10k to 135 miles and team relays on a 10km loop course.

Join the US Road Running Medal Madness at Katy TX featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a scenic out and back trail. Secure your finisher medal and participate in our best costume competition for extra fun.

Experience the unique scenery of Estero Llano Grande State Park at night. Runners can choose from four different distances while passing Alligator Lake and Ibis Pond on the park trails.

Race under the stars on the hilly, single-track trails of Waco's Cameron Park. Choose from night runs like a 5K, 10K, 15K, or half marathon, or tackle the 10K RUCK. It's a cupless event, so bring your own hydration.

Experience an organized off-road race at the Six-O Trail Run in North Texas. Join a community of runners for a professional trail event this September.

Experience an inaugural trail race through four unique ecosystems at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Choose from four distances on technical single track trails featuring scenic Colorado River overlooks and the historic Lost Pines.

Experience three days of trail running in the Texas Hill Country at Camp Buckner. With distances ranging from 5k to 50k and a youth run, this event offers specially built trails for every participant.

Experience a scenic trail run at Pace Bend Park with various distances from a marathon to a youth mile. Finish your race right at the edge of Lake Travis for a refreshing post run swim.

Experience a nighttime trail run on the soft gravel paths of the Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway. Choose from several distances including a 10K Ruck and enjoy a flat course with a fast downhill finish.

Experience a nighttime trail adventure at Stephen F. Austin State Park with distances ranging from a kids mile to a full marathon. Bring your own lighting and hydration for this scenic run through wide gravel and dirt paths.

Join the US Road Running series at the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Complete out and back loops to earn your finisher medal and participate in the costume contest.

Step back in time at this retro themed run in Irving featuring a live DJ and neon style. Choose between 5K, 10K, or 15K distances on a chip timed out and back course.

Choose your side as a hero or villain at this festive race in Southside Lions Park featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. Enjoy chip timed courses, finish line medals, and a pre race costume contest.

Experience a flat and fast race on the NETT Trail starting at the Eiffel Tower in Paris Texas. Choose from multiple distances including ultra marathons or join the Paris Pair Challenge by running morning and evening races.

Run under the stars at South Llano River State Park. Choose from several distances, including a ruck division, on rocky hill trails. It's part of the Texas Summer Night Series.

The McKelligon Canyon Challenge features a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile walk through the scenic canyon in El Paso. The first 500 registrants get a tech shirt, and the first 400 5K finishers earn a medal. Proceeds support local community gardens..

Experience a unique trail race starting inside the Natural Bridge Caverns before winding through beautiful wooded hills. Choose from standard distances or test your grit in the Last Person Standing endurance challenge.

Experience the 11th annual Sky Island trail race in Fort Davis Texas. Runners can choose between three distances on scenic single track trails with on site lodging available at the historic Prude Ranch.

Experience the rugged terrain of Claude Texas at the Conquer the Canyon Trail Race. With distances ranging from 5k to 100k plus a youth run there is a trail course for every distance preference.