Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K courses across single and double track. A ruck division is offered and the event supports Austin Sunshine Camps.

Sleeping Lion Ridge Trail Runs on November 8, 2026 in El Paso offers 10K and 20K races on a five mile lollipop loop with rolling, varied terrain. Packet pick-up is available November 7 and entry fees change after September 20.

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..

Turkey Shuffle at Oyster Creek Park features a kids 50 m dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual options, age group awards and a Thanksgiving costume contest with a Biggest Turkey Trophy.

A loop-based trail event at Bluff Creek Ranch near Warda, TX offering distances from a youth one-mile to 50 miles on a marked 7.8 mile loop with cupless aid stations, chip timing, and campsite options.

A continuous-loop trail ultra at Tyler State Park on a 3.1-mile loop with fully stocked aid each lap. Runners choose 40 or 50 miles with a 12 hour cutoff and a central staging area for crew and supplies.

Trail running on the North Shore Trail along Lake Grapevine with **50K**, **30K**, and **15K** options; the course shifts from soft dirt to rocky technical sections and finishes with a steep wooden staircase from the lakeshore.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Mars Family Sports Park in Edinburg, Texas on November 14, 2026 with adult and KIDZ family waves, required signed waiver for participants, spectator festival access and listed entry prices.

Experience the US Road Running event at Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail in Katy. Choose between the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances on out and back courses with finisher medals for all participants.

Trail running at Reveille Peak Ranch on November 15, 2026 offering 10-mile, 20-mile and 50K courses over singletrack and fire roads; the 50K is a Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier with aid stations and post-race amenities.

A November community running event at Indian Springs Park with in-person and virtual options, multiple distances from a kids dash to a 10K, chip timing for 5K and 10K, age group awards, a costume contest, and finishers' shirts and medals.

San Antonio Spartan Weekend at Sandy Oaks Ranch on Nov 21 to 22, 2026 features obstacle races across rolling hills and creek crossings, with formats from a 5 km Sprint to a 21 km Beast plus kids and long Hurricane Heat events.

Experience the scenic sights of Dinosaur Valley State Park at this endurance event featuring distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. The course offers rolling terrain and serves as a Western States Endurance Run qualifier.

Test your endurance at this Last Person Standing event in Marble Falls. Complete a 4.17 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains to be crowned the winner of the Summit Backyard Ultra.

A family-friendly event in Sherman, TX on November 21, 2026, featuring a chip-timed 5K, a 1 mile fun run, team and sleep-in options, and fundraising for True Options Pregnancy Center.

Fourth annual Thanksgiving morning run and walk at Getzendaner Park Trail in Waxahachie, Texas. Routes include 5K, 10K and 8 mile options; registration opens June 6, 2026 and the entry fee is $35.

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 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..

A last man standing trail race in Gordonville, Texas, run mostly on trails with hourly 4.5 mile loops until one runner remains. The winner receives a $1000 cash prize, a trophy, and other finisher awards.