Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

Trail-based endurance in Granbury with hourly 5K laps over 6, 12, or 24 hours; finishers earn patches, medals, a buckle and national 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.

Outlast San Antonio is a 6 hour trail challenge where participants run a 5K each hour and aim to complete six laps for a premium medal. Finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top performers.

Rugged trail races at Pearsall Park on December 13, 2026, offering 50K, 25k and 5k courses with marked routes, maps, and basic self-serve water stations.

Holiday race at McAllister Park with a Kids Dash, 1-mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual option, costume contest, and finishers receiving a shirt and medal.

A 55-hour ultra at Buffalo Run Park raising funds for the Snowdrop Foundation, open to solo runners and relay teams on a USATF certified 0.69045 mile loop.

A multi-distance New Year trail event at the Canyon of the Eagles near Austin, Texas. Races range from kids and 5K up to a 50K ultramarathon, with aid stations, finisher medals, camping options, and Leave No Trace practices.

A New Year trail event at Canyon of the Eagles offering looped 100K, 50K, 25K, half, 10K and 5K courses along limestone bluffs and Colorado River views. Ruck divisions have verified minimum weights and set cutoff times.

The Happy New Year 10K Trail Run will take place in Tow from Friday 1 January 2027 to Saturday 2 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Ultramarathon event on the Northeast Texas Trail in Paris TX offering 50K, 100K, 100K ruck and 100M with aid stations and required gear.

Held in early January at Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera Endurance Trail offers *100k*, *50k*, *25k* and a youth mile. The technical, rocky 50k loop forms the course; the 100k is a Western States qualifier.

Trail races at River Ranch County Park in Liberty Hill offering 5k, 10k, 13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 50k and youth distances across meadowland and woodland trails.