Texas
Texas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 260 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Texas below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A Day of the Dead themed event at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi with distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon, plus a costume contest and post race rally.
Mud Factor Lubbock is a family-friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family wave options and required waivers.
San Antonio memorial climb marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring fallen firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS with participation open to first responders, military, and civilians.
Trail races at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, TX on October 16-17, 2026 offering a single loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options amid hill country trails and camping.
Team trail relay at Flat Rock Ranch near San Antonio on October 16 and 17, 2026 with 121 miles of course, camping options, village activities, and multiple team formats.
An annual trail event at Eagle Mountain Park with rugged, elevated dirt trails, self-timed running and hiking options, pancakes, shoe demos, and a youth hike led by Girl Scouts.
Obstacle course weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury Oct 17 to 18 with races from 5 km to 50 km, kids events, and an obstacle workshop.
Trail races at H.W. Lewis Ranch in Leakey TX on rugged rocky, dirt, and grass ATV trails, with multiple distances including a 50K featuring substantial elevation gain.
Trail races in Palo Duro Canyon on October 17, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile looped courses with varied terrain, four 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 of ten consecutive 5ks at Tyler State Park on dirt trails, with night running, tent camping at Blackjack and on-course food and drinks.
An inaugural community 5K at Germania Insurance’s Home Office in Brenham on October 17 2026, featuring a mixed road and grass trail course. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.
Trail races and virtual options at Bell Ranch Mt Pleasant TX with pine and oak trails, 600 ft elevation per 10 mile loop, supporting The Great Root Movement.
A community fundraiser in Garland featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual option supporting clean water and schools in Sierra Leone.
A Day of the Dead themed race at Marine Creek Lake on October 18, 2026 offering distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon plus a costume contest and post race music.
A free community run and expo in Flower Mound TX featuring a casual 5K group run, vendor booths, a raffle, volunteer opportunities, and post event sweat testing.
A chip timed 5k through vineyard grass and dirt trails at Perissos Vineyard with race swag, age group awards, and a wine pour for adult finishers.
Community outing on the Violet Crown Trail with a one hour out and back run, Trailpeak shoe try-on, coffee and breakfast tacos led by East Side Beer Runners.
A multi-distance trail event in Hill Country State Natural Area featuring rocky, high-elevation loops, ruck divisions, comprehensive course markings, and a strict cupless Leave No Trace policy.
A looped trail event at Eisenhower Park with multiple distances and virtual options, cupless aid stations, and a 350 runner cap.