Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

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.

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.

A fall trail run along Lake Lewisville offering 3, 5, and 9 mile runnable courses, chip timing, aid stations, finisher shirt and bottle opener medal, plus music and a beer garden for a relaxed post-race atmosphere.

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 Texas offering races from a one mile youth run up to 50 miles on a scenic 7.8 mile loop with aid stations, chip timing, and onsite camping.

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 on November 14, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves; waivers and photo ID required, no refunds, and spectator festival access costs $10 cash.

Road races at Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail in Katy, TX offering 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile half marathon with repeated out-and-back segments, online registration required and a 3 hour 30 minute course limit.

A trail running event at Reveille Peak Ranch on November 15, 2026 offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K courses with aid stations and Leadville Trail 100 qualifier slots for 50K finishers.

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. Distances include 5K, 10K and an 8 mile route; registration fee is $35 and participants receive a commemorative shirt and medal.

A community trail trot at Hippo Social Club on Thanksgiving morning with 1.1 to 3.1 mile dirt routes, post-trot music and activities, pet-friendly trails, and donations supporting Hippo Trails and The Pajama Program.

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..