Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A Day of the Dead themed running event at Kingdom Builders Center in Houston with multiple distances including a chip timed half marathon and a virtual option. The event features a pre race costume contest, aid stations, and a post race ral..

Trail races from 5K to 50K at H.W. Lewis Ranch in Leakey, Texas on rugged rocky dirt and grass ATV trails. The 50K uses roughly 10.8 mile loops, includes over 2850 feet of elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A looped trail race in Palo Duro Canyon on October 17, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K, and 25K distances with varied terrain, four aid stations, cupless policy, limited slots, and event finish awards.

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.

Dirt Circus Dallas is a free community trail-running festival in Flower Mound on October 18, 2026, featuring a casual 5K group run, an expo with vendors and race partners, food, and a raffle with prizes.

A multi distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area near Bandera Texas from October 23 to 25, 2026. Runs include 5, 25, 50 and 100 mile options plus ruck divisions and a youth mile on rocky, marked trails.

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.

A multi-distance trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area featuring 5K to 50K races plus 12 hour and 1 hour endurance formats through meadows, woods and lakeside paths during peak fall color, with proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park yout..

An elimination style event in a Lumberton park where runners repeat 4 mile loops until one remains. Proceeds support NMA and partners working to recover missing and exploited children.

A women's-only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k and a 100k relay. The course has small climbs and rollers, three full aid stations with Texas-style food, a cupless policy, and a 24-hour cutoff.

A community run at Lobo Stadium and nearby trails offering a 1 mile fun run, a 5K, and a 6.33 mile race, with proceeds supporting a student scholarship fund and the Little Elm Education Foundation.

Celebrate Halloween with a festive running event in Houston featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids races. Enjoy custom medals, designer shirts, and finish line treats with timing for most distances.

A volunteer-run 5K and 8 mile race along the Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, with crushed granite surfaces, chip timing, race day amenities, and proceeds that support UT Southwestern cancer research.

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.