Trail Running Calendar Texas 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event at Lake Bastrop on January 16-17, 2027, featuring 5K, 10-mile, half and full marathons, 6/12/24-hour timed challenges, and ruck divisions on the North-South Trailway.

Trail event at Big Bend Ranch State Park with distances from 10k to 100k, remote aid stations, gold tier dark sky designation, and a 100k participant limit.

Four days of trail running and a film festival in Franklin Mountains State Park with races from 5K to 100K and summit views from North Franklin Peak.

Trail races at Camp El Tesoro in Granbury on January 22-23, 2027 include 5K, 10K and a Kids 1K for age 12 and under. Weekend options include a Friday gourmet dinner, cabin lodging, chip timing, and age group awards.

A trail event at Eisenhower Park offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K with a 400 runner cap, full aid stations without disposable cups, drop bag area, and ruck divisions with specific minimum weights.

Trail races from 7K to 100K at Bastrop State Park on dirt single-track trails with hilly 20K loops, aid stations, and finisher awards. Organized by Texas Outlaw Running.

A looped trail race at Tyler State Park through pine forest and rolling hills, offering distances from 7K to 108K. The event is cupless, requires a personal hydration device, and includes aid stations and looped course support.

Trail races at Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on January 23, 2027, with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and a youth 1 mile; youth racers receive a finisher medal and parents may run with children at no cost.

A themed 10K trail run at McAllister Park on January 24, 2027, inspired by the legend of La Llorona. The event features chip timing, age group and overall awards, a costume contest with a cash prize, and a provided course map.

A multi-distance trail race at River Ranch County Park near Liberty Hill offering 5k to 50k options, looped courses, fully stocked aid stations, finisher medals for all, and awards for top finishers across distances.

A trail event at Magnolia Hill Ranch in Navasota where runners complete a 5k every hour for five hours; prizes are awarded for overall finishers and relays, and primitive camping is available for a fee.

A three-race trail series in San Angelo from January 16 to February 20, 2027, with 5K and longer distance options at Middle Concho Park, Twin Buttes, and San Angelo State Park. Series awards are based on total time across all three races.

A trail event at Fall Creek Ranch in Granbury, TX on January 30, 2027, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual Couch Conservationist option that supports the Texas Agricultural Land Trust. The course crosses prairie, woodlands, and..

The Run the Pines - Kilgore will take place in Kilgore on Sunday 31 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 30 kilometers.

Trail endurance event at Huntsville State Park with 100 mile and 100 km options, five 20 mile laps for the 100, full aid stations, cupless policy, and Western States qualifying.

A multi-distance trail event at Fort Richardson State Park offering 100K to 5K options, a ruck division, and a 15.5-mile out-and-back gravel loop.

Experience the trails of the Baytown Nature Center at this family trail run. Participants can choose between 1K and 5K distances while enjoying park activities like fishing and bird watching after the race.

Rocky 50 at Huntsville State Park on February 13, 2027 offers 50 mile, 50K, 13.1 mile and a youth mile on looped trails around Lake Raven. The course features rolling terrain, exposed roots, bridges, marked aid stations and a cupless policy..

Loop-based trail races at Memorial Park in Houston on February 13, 2027, with distances from a free Kids 1K to a 50 Mile ultra, supported aid stations, chip timing, medals and 50 Mile belt buckles.

A 5k fun run at Back Unturned Brewing Co. in San Antonio on February 13, 2027. Run, walk, or jog the 5k course and join others at the brewery finish area for a post-run celebration.