Houston
Trail Running Calendar near Houston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Houston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A USATF-sanctioned 5 km cross-country meet at Bear Creek Park on September 19, 2026, with individual and team scoring across multiple age and club divisions.
A family friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, and music at Three Palms Action Sports Park on September 26, 2026.
Multiple running options from a 50 m kid's dash to a half marathon at Brazos River Park on 09/26/2026, with shirts, medals, chip timing, and a virtual option.
October 2026
Love Yourself First Masquerade 5K is an in-person and virtual run and walk on October 3, 2026 in Missouri City, TX. The themed event focuses on domestic violence awareness, solidarity, and creating a space for education and healing.
A 5K trail race at StoneBridge Church campus with a children's Chase the Gator race and proceeds supporting Back 2 Basics ministry.
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 rally with mu..
A Halloween-themed event in Houston with in-person distances from a kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option and a volunteer-then-run category.
A community run on October 31 at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston offering a 1 mile and a 5K. The park like course has no pavement and every registered runner receives a finisher medal.
November 2026
Community road and trail race around Lake Holcomb with a 1K kids race and options of 2 miles, 5K, and 10K, plus event shirt, medal, photos and race expo.
A community charity event in Windstone Colony, Katy, Texas on November 7, 2026 featuring a 5K on varied grassy terrain, food, and activities supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
December 2026
Celebrate the holidays at Oyster Creek Park with race distances for all participants including a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Enjoy festive swag, finisher medals, and holiday treats at this family friendly event in Sugar Land.
A 55 hour timed ultra at Buffalo Run Park in Missouri City TX where solo runners and relay teams cover laps to raise funds for the Snowdrop Foundation.
January 2027
A themed running event in Sugarland TX offering distances from a kids 50 m dash to a half marathon plus a costume contest, DJ, medals and awards.
February 2027
Trail run at Baytown Nature Center with 1K and 5K routes through creeks and wooden bridges; shirts and medals awarded at the finish.
March 2027
A three-day running event at Rex Meador Park in Seabrook, Texas, with distances from a kids 1K to a full marathon plus virtual options. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations made by January 31 and some entries combine weekend races.
April 2027