Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

Set along Lake Somerville, this October trail event offers distances from a 5k to 50k plus ruck options, cupless aid stations, a ruck division with weight rules, a youth mile and a pre-race tailgate the night before.

Experience the Texas Hill Country at this multi distance trail event held on a stunning thousand acre ranch. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 100K and enjoy well marked loops with dedicated aid stations.

The 4th Annual Del Rio Marathon takes place October 10, 2026 in Del Rio, Texas at 1105 W De La Rosa Street. It features a full marathon distance, with registration listed as coming soon and volunteer information available.

This Halloween season run in Katy, Texas offers three distances on the scenic Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail. The 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon follow unique out-and-back loops. Online registration is required, and finisher medals are awarded.

Experience the natural beauty of Estero Llano Grande State Park at the Queen City Trail Run. With distances ranging from a 1 mile youth run to a 10 mile trail race and a 10k ruck there is an event for everyone.

A multi-distance running event at Waterloo Lake Park on October 10, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and 50k on looped courses with two aid stations, guaranteed shirts for timely registrants, and medals for finishers.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Bowers MX in Amarillo on October 10, 2026 with Adult and KIDZ Family waves, required signed waiver and photo ID for adults, no refunds, and a spectator fee for festival area access.

Experience the beauty of Central Texas trails at Lake Bastrop with distances ranging from 5K to a 12 hour endurance challenge. Enjoy well marked lakeside paths surrounded by autumn colors and towering pines.

Mud Factor in Lubbock is a family friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway on October 11, 2026, with separate Adult and KIDZ Family Waves and festival access for spectators for a fee.

Weekend trail races at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas on October 16 to 17, 2026. Options include a single 4.9 mile loop or timed 6H and 24H ultras with camping, village amenities, and varied singletrack terrain.

A team-based trail relay at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, Texas on October 16 and 17, 2026, with 121 miles listed overall, multiple team options, on-site camping village, glamping and a range of amenities including food trucks and campfires.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Eagle Mountain Park in Fort Worth offering a 5ish mile run plus 2ish mile hikes, live music, pancakes and a shoe demo. Proceeds benefit Streams & Valleys.

A two day Spartan obstacle race weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury, TX, with distances from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra. The program includes a kids race, an obstacle workshop, spectator access, team starts, and service discount..

Celebrate the Dia de los Muertos tradition with a flat park run in Houston featuring a festive costume contest and live music. Choose from a half marathon, five kilometer run, or kids dash to earn your themed finisher medal.

A trail running event at H.W. Lewis Ranch in the Texas Hill Country offering 50K, 35K, 17K, 17K RUCK, and 5K on rugged rocky and dirt trails, with a looped course, water refill stations, and finisher medals and awards.

A multi distance trail race at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on October 17, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. The looped route runs over singletrack, sand and rock, features four stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Experience the natural beauty of Burnet Texas at the Inks Lake Trail Run and Ruck. Choose from distances ranging from a one mile youth run to a fifty kilometer ultra marathon on scenic park trails.

A 24-hour challenge at Tyler State Park where participants run ten 5k loops starting every 2.5 hours. The route runs on dirt trails with rocks and roots, lighting is required and camping at Blackjack serves as race headquarters.

A free community festival in Flower Mound, Texas that brings runners, race directors, and vendors together for a casual 5K group run, an expo with food and raffle prizes, and local trail gear and resources.

A multi distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area offering 5, 25, 50 and 100 mile options plus ruck and youth races. Rocky, technical loops feature large elevation gain per lap, extensive course markings, cupless aid stations..