Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

Mud Factor in Lubbock is a family friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, with separate Adult and KIDZ Family Waves and festival access for spectators for a fee.

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-based trail relay at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas on October 16 and 17, 2026, with 121 miles listed overall, multiple team options, on-site camping village, glamping and a range of amenities including food trucks and campfires.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Eagle Mountain Park in Fort Worth offering a 5ish mile run plus 2ish mile hikes, live music, pancakes and a shoe demo. Proceeds benefit Streams & Valleys.

A two day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury, TX, with distances from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra. The program includes a kids race, an obstacle workshop, spectator access, team starts, and service discount..

Celebrate the Dia de los Muertos tradition with a flat park run in Houston featuring a festive costume contest and live music. Choose from a half marathon, five kilometer run, or kids dash to earn your themed finisher medal.

A trail running event at H.W. Lewis Ranch in the Texas Hill Country offering 50K, 35K, 17K, 17K RUCK, and 5K on rugged rocky and dirt trails, with a looped course, water refill stations, and finisher medals and awards.

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.

A free community festival in Flower Mound, Texas that brings runners, race directors, and vendors together for a casual 5K group run, an expo with food and raffle prizes, and local trail gear and resources.

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.

Run through golden autumn meadows and wooded trails at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in the Texas Hill Country. Choose from distances including a 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 12-hour endurance challenge. Your participation sup..

An endurance Last Man Standing running challenge in Lumberton, Texas, held on a two-loop 4 mile course through park trails. Proceeds support a nonprofit working with partners to recover missing and exploited children.

This women only trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch features distances from 5k to a 100k relay. Runners enjoy a rolling course with full support and on site camping in the heart of Texas.

The 633 Run honors fallen officer Jerry R. Walker with a community event in Little Elm. Participants can choose a 1-mile, 5K, or a special 6.33-mile course on the local trails. Proceeds support a student scholarship fund in his memory.

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.