Texas
Texas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 267 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Texas below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Thanksgiving morning trail event in Hutto with routes up to 3.1 miles on 100% dirt trails and a post race party with music, bonfire, kids zone, sauna and cold plunge.
Multi-distance trail event along the Colorado River at McKinney Roughs Park, from ultramarathons to a half-marathon ruck, with aid stations, pacers, and family 5K options.
A community race at SE Metro Park on 11/28/2026 with kids and distance events, a costume contest, chip timing for longer races, and age group awards.
Turkey Shuffle at Riverside Trailhead in Fort Worth features a kids dash, 1 mile, 5K and 10K, a costume contest with a Biggest Turkey trophy, plus medals and shirts for all finishers.
Turkey Trails in San Antonio on November 29, 2026 features in-person and virtual races from a kids dash to a half marathon, with chip timing, event swag, photos, and finish line treats.
December 2026
A multi-day ultrarun on the Northeast Texas Trail offering 25, 50, 100 and a 200 mile main event between Wolfe City and Farmersville.
Trail races from 50K to a youth mile on the north shore of Lake Buchanan with marked laps, aid stations, cupless support, and Leave No Trace rules.
A last person standing trail race on a repeated 4.5 mile loop near the Texas Oklahoma border, limited to 80 runners and livestreamed from Walnut Creek Resort.
A trail race at Ray Roberts Lake offering 4M, 10M, 20M and 50K distances on single track and some technical terrain. Runners must carry personal hydration and aid stations are cupless.
Experience one of the fastest trail races in the world on the flat and smooth loops of Brazos Bend State Park. Choose from distances ranging from a kids 1K to a 100 mile Western States qualifier.
A running event in Willis on 12/05/2026 featuring a Family 5K and a Last Man Standing race where runners repeat 5K laps and must complete each lap within 50 minutes until one runner remains.
A backyard ultra at a Texas ranch where runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains as the official finisher.
Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour runs plus a virtual option on a certified 800 m paved loop at Grapevine Lake, with on-course aid stations, free camping, participant medals, and timing provided by a professional timing company.
Trail endurance event in Granbury, TX where runners complete a 5K each hour to earn patches, medals, a buckle, and national leaderboard ranking.
Second annual Resler Trail Race & Family Walk at Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve on December 6, 2026, featuring a 5k and a 1-mile walk with a community conservation focus.
Community Christmas run in Pharr with 5K, 1 mile and virtual options plus a toy drive and packet pick up beforehand.
A 6.2 mile race in San Antonio on 12/12/2026 with a course run entirely on loose sand. Post-race offerings include s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music for a seasonal atmosphere.
A holiday race at Oak Point Park offering Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, a virtual option, costume contest prizes, and participant shirts and medals.
Trail running at McAllister Park on 12/12/2026 with chip timing, technical dirt and single-track terrain, and distances from 5K to 20K.
Experience the scenic single-track trails of Buescher State Park with distances ranging from 1 mile to a 104 km ultramarathon and relay.