Texas
Texas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 205 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Texas below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail running at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort TX with Single Loop, 6H Ultra and 24H Ultra options through prickly pear, rolling hills and camping under the stars.
Trail relay at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort, TX on October 16-17, 2026 with camping, village amenities, and a 121 miles course across limestone cliffs and rolling hills.
Trail event at Eagle Mountain Park on October 17, 2026, with a 5-mile run and 2-mile hikes, no chip timing, live music, pancakes, shoe demos, and proceeds benefiting Streams & Valleys.
Obstacle course weekend at Twin Canyons Ranch near Granbury with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across rugged terrain.
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 trail event at H.W. Lewis Ranch in Leakey TX featuring a 50K plus shorter races on rocky, grass, and dirt trails with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain for the 50K.
A multi distance trail race at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on October 17, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options. The looped route runs over singletrack, sand and rock, features four stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.
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 runners complete ten 5k loops over a full day and night. The course runs on dirt trails with rocks, roots and possible mud, and tent camping is available at the Blackjack area.
An inaugural community 5K at Germania Insurance’s Home Office in Brenham on October 17 2026, featuring a mixed road and grass trail course. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.
A community fundraiser in Garland featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual option supporting clean water and schools in Sierra Leone.
Dirt Circus Dallas in Flower Mound, TX on October 18, 2026 features a community 5K, an expo with vendors, and a raffle alongside local running partners.
A multi-distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area (Oct 23-25, 2026) featuring rocky, high-elevation loops, extensive course markings, cupless aid stations, ruck divisions, and youth running options.
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.
Trail runs at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area through rolling hills and golden meadows, with multiple distances and proceeds supporting HKRS Cedar Park youth programs.
An elimination style endurance race in Lumberton TX on Oct 24, 2026 featuring repeated 4 mile loops, aid stations, and proceeds supporting organizations that recover missing children.
A women's only trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch on October 24, 2026 offering multiple distances from 5 km to 100 km, plus a 100 km relay, full aid stations, cupless fueling, camping, and finisher awards including buckles for 50 km and 100 km.
A community run at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm that honors a fallen police officer and raises funds for a student public service scholarship. Distances include a 1 mile Fun Run, a 5K, and a 6.33 mile race, plus a Tactical Division for public safety pe..
Spooky Sprint in Houston is an annual Halloween themed running event on 10/24/2026 offering distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, shirts, and finisher medals.
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.