Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

Celebrate tradition at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Live Oak. Choose from various distances through scenic parks and enjoy a festive post race atmosphere with live music and Mexican treats.

Experience the rolling terrain and lakeside views of Lake Somerville State Park. This event offers trail distances from a 5k to a 50k plus rucking options and a youth adventure.

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 Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 10, 2026 at Fritz Park in Hutto. This flat, scenic 5K features a beginner-friendly course with awards for top finishers. Registration includes a t-shirt and suppo..

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 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.

Experience the Texas Hill Country at Flat Rock Ranch with single loop or ultra endurance trail races across working cattle ranch lands. Run under the stars and enjoy a weekend of camping, bonfires, and scenic singletrack trails.

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.

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.

The South Texas Ultra is a scenic trail run in the Texas Hill Country at the H.W. Lewis Ranch. It features rugged looped courses for distances from 5K to 50K, including a ruck division. All finishers receive a collectible medal, and the eve..

The 41st annual Palo Duro Trail Run offers distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles on a scenic looped course through the Texas canyon. Runners will navigate varied terrain from singletrack to sand and rock. All finishers receive unique awards,..

The Dirt Circus returns to Flower Mound for a free community running festival. Join a casual 5K group run, then enjoy a local expo, food vendors, and a raffle. It's a celebration of the local trail running scene.

This rugged endurance trail race in Texas Hill Country is built on self-sufficiency. Runners cover distances from 5 to 100 miles over a rocky, technical loop. It’s a cupless, self-supported adventure with marked trails, family activities, a..

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

Run through golden autumn meadows and wooded trails at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area in the Texas Hill Country. Choose from distances including a 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 12-hour endurance challenge. Your participation sup..

This women only trail race at Rocky Hill Ranch features distances from 5k to a 100k relay. Runners enjoy a rolling course with full support and on site camping in the heart of Texas.

The 633 Run honors fallen officer Jerry R. Walker with a community event in Little Elm. Participants can choose a 1-mile, 5K, or a special 6.33-mile course on the local trails. Proceeds support a student scholarship fund in his memory.

Join the Medal Madness event on the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail in Katy. Choose between 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances featuring out and back courses and finisher medals for all.

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.

Event Overview The Big Texas Ultra Championship is a trail running event with distances of 15K, 50K, and 100K. It takes place near Lake Georgetown in the Texas Hill Country, starting and finishing at Russell Park. The 100K and 50K events us..