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!
January 2027
A three-race trail running series in San Angelo with events at Middle Concho Park, Twin Buttes Reservoir, and San Angelo State Park. Distance choices include 5K, 10K, 12K and 15K, with both series and single-race entry options.
A two-day January trail event at Lake Bastrop offering distances from 5K to marathon, an 8-hour timed run, and ruck divisions on MLK weekend.
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.
A four day trail running festival in Franklin Mountains State Park with races from 5K to 100K, a film festival, summit runs and desert singletrack.
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 trail race at Bastrop State Park offering distances from 7K to 100K on hilly dirt single-track; part of the Texas Legends Series.
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 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 creek cor..
February 2027
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.
Trail ultrarun at Fort Richardson State Park on a 15.5 mile out and back loop offering multiple distances, aid stations, shuttles and required water carrying systems.
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.
Looped trail race at Huntsville State Park offering 50 mile, 50K, half marathon and a youth mile around Lake Raven with full aid stations and marked trails.
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.
Timed trail event at 7IL Ranch with solo and ruck options from 6 hour to 100 hour, a 24 hour relay, Beer Mile, kids run, medals and milestone buckles.
A multi-distance trail run at Colorado Bend State Park offering 10k, half, marathon, 52.4-mile, and youth distances with varied terrain, aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher medals, and awards decided by gun time.