Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A multi-distance running event at Waterloo Lake Park on October 10, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and 50k on looped courses with two aid stations, guaranteed shirts for timely registrants, and medals for finishers.

Mud Factor AMARILLO is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bowers MX in Amarillo, Texas on October 10, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves, a required signed waiver, and paid spectator festival access.

A community 5K and 1K kids race at Kilgore Creekside Trail that raises funds for the Kilgore ISD Education Foundation, with packet pickup the day before, prizes, and a non-racing supporter option.

A community 5K run and walk in Wichita Falls on October 10, 2026, routing from Temple of Praise to Pueblo Boxing. Free and paid registration options include a race bib and medal, with a paid package that adds apparel and a backpack.

Mud Factor Lubbock is a 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, featuring Adult and KIDZ family waves. Signed waivers and photo ID for adults are required; spectators pay a cash fee for festival area access.

Weekend trail races at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas on October 16 to 17, 2026. Options include a single 4.9 mile loop or timed 6H and 24H ultras with camping, village amenities, and varied singletrack terrain.

A team trail relay on October 16-17, 2026 at Flat Rock Ranch near San Antonio, covering 121 miles with about 15 miles per runner and 1,237 feet of elevation gain. Camping at Ragnar Village includes bonfires, food trucks and glamping options..

Trail event at Eagle Mountain Park on October 17, 2026, with a 5-mile run and 2-mile hikes, no chip timing, live music, pancakes, shoe demos, and proceeds benefiting Streams & Valleys.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury, TX, on Oct 17 and 18, 2026, featuring distances from 5 km to 50 km plus a kids race and an Oct 16 obstacle workshop. Team entries can secure shared start times and sav..

A Day of the Dead themed running event at Kingdom Builders Center in Houston with multiple distances including a chip timed half marathon and a virtual option. The event features a pre race costume contest, aid stations, and a post race ral..

Trail races from 5K to 50K at H.W. Lewis Ranch in Leakey, Texas on rugged rocky dirt and grass ATV trails. The 50K uses roughly 10.8 mile loops, includes over 2850 feet of elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A multi distance trail race at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on October 17, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. The looped route runs over singletrack, sand and rock, features four stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Experience the natural beauty of Burnet Texas at the Inks Lake Trail Run and Ruck. Choose from distances ranging from a one mile youth run to a fifty kilometer ultra marathon on scenic park trails.

A 24-hour challenge at Tyler State Park where participants run ten 5k loops starting every 2.5 hours. The route runs on dirt trails with rocks and roots, lighting is required and camping at Blackjack serves as race headquarters.

Dirt Circus Dallas is a free community trail-running festival in Flower Mound on October 18, 2026, featuring a casual 5K group run, an expo with vendors and race partners, food, and a raffle with prizes.

A multi distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area offering 5, 25, 50 and 100 mile options plus ruck and youth races. Rocky, technical loops feature large elevation gain per lap, extensive course markings, cupless aid stations..

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

Fields of Gold Trail Run at Shaffer Bend offers trail distances from 5K to 50K, plus 12 Hour and 60 minute Golden Hour formats, on rolling meadows and lakeside paths. Net proceeds support HKRS Cedar Park youth running programs.

An elimination style event in a Lumberton park where runners repeat 4 mile loops until one remains. Proceeds support NMA and partners working to recover missing and exploited children.

A women only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville Texas offering distances from 5k to 100k plus a 100k relay. The looped course features rolling terrain and full aid stations with no single use cups.