Trail Running Calendar Texas 2025-2026

The Backland is a unique last-man-standing trail race held near the Texas-Oklahoma border, featuring a challenging course primarily on trails. Participants must complete a 4.5-mile loop within one hour, with the last person remaining crowned the champion. The event offers a $1,000 cash prize, trophi..

The WTRC December Race, organized by the West Texas Running Club, features a variety of cross-country running events, including a 1-mile kids' fun run, a 2-mile race, and a 4-mile race. The event takes place at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, Texas, and is designed to encourage participation from runne..

The Jingle Trails Challenge, presented by Merrell, is a festive trail running event taking place at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Texas. Participants can choose between a 10K and a 5K race, both featuring rugged terrain with dirt, rocks, roots, and gravel. The event encourages festive attire, and ..

Saint Nick's Run Fest is a charity trail running event held in Tyler, Texas, featuring races of 20K, 13K, and 7K distances, as well as a 7K RUCK. Set in the scenic Lindsey Park, participants are encouraged to wear Santa hats while running. A portion of the registration fee supports organizations lik..

The Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge is a vibrant running event held at Arkansas Bend Park, Lago Vista, Texas, featuring multiple race options including a 50K ultramarathon, 25K trail run, half marathon, and a backyard ultra. Participants can also join a 5K run/walk and a kids' 1K. The event i..

The Big Bend Ultra is an annual ultra trail race held in Terlingua, Texas, set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bend National Park. Established in 2004, this event features multiple race distances, including 10k, 20k, 30k, 50k, and 50 miles, catering to a range of runners. The race is known for ..