Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

A multi-distance trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area featuring 5K to 50K races plus 12 hour and 1 hour endurance formats through meadows, woods and lakeside paths during peak fall color, with proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park yout..

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's-only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k and a 100k relay. The course has small climbs and rollers, three full aid stations with Texas-style food, a cupless policy, and a 24-hour cutoff.

A community running event at Lobo Stadium offering a 1 mile fun run, a 5K and a 6.33 mile honoring Officer Jerry R. Walker, with proceeds supporting a student scholarship fund.

Celebrate Halloween with a festive running event in Houston featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids races. Enjoy custom medals, designer shirts, and finish line treats with timing for most distances.

An 8 mile road and trail event in The Colony, Texas on October 24, 2026, with about 60 percent of the course on the crushed granite Shoreline Trail along Lake Lewisville. Proceeds support UT Southwestern cancer research.

A fourteen hour ultramarathon on a looped private farm near Decatur, Texas, supporting suicide awareness and mental health. Runners can enter solo or as teams of four to cover a 50 Miles distance.

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.

Medal Madness in Katy TX on October 31 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a half marathon on short out and back loops repeated for each distance. Registration is via RunSignup and finishers receive medals and awards.

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 two day trail endurance event in Georgetown Texas on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail featuring 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K RUCK. The 100K includes a championship division with buckle awards and prize money.

Turkey Shuffle at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 offers a Kids Dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K and a virtual option, plus a costume contest with a trophy and prize pack, live DJ, aid stations, shirts and medals.

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.

Experience the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country at this scenic trail event near the Pedernales River. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to 52K with live music and local food trucks on site.

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..