Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A fourteen hour ultramarathon on a looped private farm near Decatur, Texas, supporting suicide awareness and mental health. Runners can enter solo or as teams of four to cover a 50 Miles distance.

Trail races at Millican Reserve in College Station include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a short kids run on single-track trails, with aid stations, finisher medals, age-group awards and post-race food.

A trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch on Oct 25, 2026 offering 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k courses, rolling terrain, three full aid stations, cupless aid policy, a 12 hour cutoff, and a 500-runner cap.

A multi-distance trail event at LLELA in Lewisville, Texas featuring distances from a 1 mile youth run to a 100K ultramarathon, held October 31 to November 1, 2026, supporting local habitat restoration.

Medal Madness in Katy TX on October 31 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a half marathon on short out and back loops repeated for each distance. Registration is via RunSignup and finishers receive medals and awards.

Experience the final race of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series in Waco. This event at Cameron Park features 5K and 15K trail distances along with a virtual option for participants.

A community run on October 31 at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston offering a 1 mile and a 5K. The park like course has no pavement and every registered runner receives a finisher medal.

A two-day trail ultra at Lake Georgetown offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a ruck division on mixed terrain, with elevation, required gear for the 100K, finisher medals and event support on marked courses.

The Dinosaur Run will take place in San Angelo from Friday 6 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A family friendly running event at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a Kids Dash to a 10K, music, a costume contest, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

A backyard ultra at Stephen F. Austin State Park where 4.17 mile laps start each hour until one runner remains. The event includes a ruck division with weighted packs and a kids 1K; participants receive a hoodie and poster.

Salmagundi Trail Race on November 7 2026 in Dripping Springs Texas offers distances from 5K up to 50K on mixed trail surfaces with awards live music and proceeds benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps.

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.