Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A community 5K in San Juan on July 18, 2026 supporting RGV’s Little Elves, a nonprofit providing essentials to children and families in need. Events include an open 5K and a 5K for ages 1 to 17 with chip timing and finisher medals.

Trail event at Pearsall Park on July 19, 2026 offering 25k, 10k and 5k routes with substantial climbs and regular aid stations. Official timing, finisher medals or tiles, a singlet and a postrace taco breakfast are provided.

A night trail running event at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k and timed 3, 6, and 9 hour races with a measured 3.2 mile loop, chip timing, required lights for hour events, finishers medals, and proceeds to local cau..

Run the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Waco on July 26, 2026 at Indian Springs Park with in person and virtual options. Distances from kids dash to the half marathon, medals and shirts for finishers, plus a festive postrace rally.

A night trail race at Cedar Hill State Park with approximate 5K, 10K, 18K, 36K and 54K distances on DORBA trails. All participants must carry a hydration device; aid stations are limited and the trail has no lighting.

Join the Triple Dog Dare in Irving on August 1, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, an untimed 1 Mile, a free Kid's Dash and a virtual option. Enjoy a participation shirt and finisher medal while supporting Encounter Church.

Join the South Texas Rollers Cross Country Invitational in Corpus Christi for a scenic 5 km at West Guth Park. Open to all, teams and individuals can compete for medals and age group awards.

A weekend of trail races at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas on August 8-9, 2026. Distances range from a youth one-mile to a 60K, with rock domes, single track, and 3812 ft of elevation gain.

A trail race at Woodway Activity Park on August 15, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances with packet pickup the day before and race day; all finishers receive a Tuff Enuff medal.

A nighttime trail race at Dinosaur Valley State Park with multiple looped distances and timed events. An optional Claw Challenge adds a bib tear-tag chase that determines special medal add-ons.

Beat the heat at the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon in O. P. Schnabel Park, San Antonio, on August 16, 2026. Choose from a kids dash up to the 13.1 mile half, enjoy on course aid, finish line snacks, great swag, and festive awards.

A multi-distance trail weekend at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas on August 22-23, 2026, featuring looped 10K course options from 10K to 100 miles plus relays, cupless aid stations, drop bags, and awards including buckles for 100M and 100K..

Night trail running at Land Heritage Institute in San Antonio with distances from 5K to 50K and a ruck option. Trails are dirt singletrack and wider track, and participants must use headlamps and carry minimum hydration.

Get your neon on Sept 12 2026 at Campion Trail for the Back to The 80s Run Walk with 5K 10K and 15K options, a live DJ spinning classic 80s hits and a post race party. Costumes encouraged and ZFT Run Club leads a fun warm up.

A trail running event on September 12, 2026 at Pace Bend Park offering marathon, half, 10k, 5k, and a youth one mile on rocky, rooty trails that loop around a peninsula into Lake Travis with a lakeside finish area.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park presented by Bigfoot Running Company offering distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon plus a costume contest, medals for all finishers, timed results, post-race awards and on-course aid statio..

A themed race day in Houston presented by Bigfoot Running Company offering distances from a Kids Dash to a half marathon, with medals and shirts for all finishers, chip timing on longer distances, mixed park trail surfaces, and a costume co..

A multi distance running event on the NETT Trail in Paris Texas held September 19 and 20 2026. Races start and finish at the local Eiffel Tower and include day and evening options along with the Paris Pair Challenge.

Start your run a quarter mile underground in the Natural Bridge Caverns at this multi distance trail event. Distances range from youth 1 mile to 16 miles, plus Last Person Standing and ruck divisions for those seeking a tougher test.

Discover Sky Island in Fort Davis on September 26, 2026, the 11th annual trail race set on scenic West Texas singletrack around Prude Guest Ranch. Choose a 50K or 25K for a memorable day of rugged high desert running.