Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

Fourth annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk at Getzendaner Park Trail in Waxahachie, Texas. Distances include 5K, 10K and an 8 mile route; registration fee is $35 and participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal.

Trail event at Hippo Social Club in Hutto with routes from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on dirt trails featuring leaves, rocks, roots and changing inclines. Post-trot music, bonfire, kids zone and a pajama donation drive support local trails and The Pa..

Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on course support. Pacers are permitted for the 50 and 100 mile events under specific registration and conduct ru..

A Thanksgiving themed race day in San Antonio on November 29, 2026 featuring a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, a virtual option, and a volunteer plus run choice with event swag and chip timing.

A multi day ultramarathon along the Northeast Texas Trail from Wolfe City to Farmersville offering 200, 100, 50 and 25 mile races. The 200 mile course has a 72 hour limit and manual checkpoint timing.

A trail running weekend in Liberty Hill near Austin on December 5, 2026, with distances from a 1-mile youth run to a 50K at a historic ranch by the San Gabriel River. Registration opens December 9, 2025 and fees range from $15.00 to $135.00..

The Backland is a last man standing trail race near Gordonville, Texas, run on mostly trail with some road. Competitors run repeated 4.5 mile loops until one remains; the final winner receives a cash prize and a trophy.

A trail race at Ray Roberts Lake offering 4M, 10M, 20M and 50K distances on single track and some technical terrain. Runners must carry personal hydration and aid stations are cupless.

Experience one of the fastest trail races in the world on the flat and smooth loops of Brazos Bend State Park. Choose from distances ranging from a kids 1K to a 100 mile Western States qualifier.

A running event in Willis on 12/05/2026 featuring a Family 5K and a Last Man Standing race where runners repeat 5K laps and must complete each lap within 50 minutes until one runner remains.

A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.

Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour runs plus a virtual option on a certified 800 m paved loop at Grapevine Lake, with on-course aid stations, free camping, participant medals, and timing provided by a professional timing company.

A six hour trail challenge in Granbury where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six rounds. Patches are awarded for four and five laps, a medal for six, and local and national prizes include cash and leaderboard ranking.

A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.

Jingle Trails is a chip-timed trail race at McAllister Park on December 12, 2026, offering 20k, 10k and 5k courses on technical dirt and single track. Finishers receive a medal and event swag, and overall and masters awards are presented.

A multi-distance trail race at Buescher State Park with options from 1M to 104k including relays, two full aid stations with Texas style food, cupless aid, camping and a 500 runner limit across December 12 and 13.

A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.

Toys for Tots CC Race is a cross-country event in Lubbock, Texas on December 12, 2026 offering one mile, two mile and four mile courses. It features youth divisions, limited race day registration, and no pets or strollers on course.

A multi-distance trail event at Ray Roberts Lake State Park featuring rooty single track, a 15 Mile/25K loop with about 900 feet of gain, aid stations, and a 25K RUCK.

Celebrate the holidays at Oyster Creek Park with race distances for all participants including a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Enjoy festive swag, finisher medals, and holiday treats at this family friendly event in Sugar Land.