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!
February 2027
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.
Trail races at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area on February 20, 2027, with distances from 5K to 50 miles plus a 10 mile ruck and on-course aid.
Outlast Houston is a 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour trail endurance event where participants run a 5K every hour and earn patches, medals, or a buckle while competing on a national leaderboard.
A fatass style event covering the full 96 miles of the Lone Star Hiking Trail through Sam Houston National Forest, limited to 30 runners with a 36 hour cutoff.
Tough Mudder Austin takes place February 27, 2027 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet TX. Multiple formats from 5K and 15K to Infinity are offered and the course includes obstacles such as Everest Arctic Enema and Pyramid Scheme.
A 6 hour trail endurance event on Padre Island where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches or a medal for laps completed, and qualify for national ranking and championship prizes.
Space City Ultra is a looped trail race at Brazos River Park in Sugar Land, Texas on February 27, 2027, offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on river and wooded singletrack with full aid station support and a 500 runner cap.
A six-hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour; finishing all six laps yields a medal, leaderboard ranking, and a shot at national and Championship prize money.
TrailThief Trail Run at Horse Thief Hollow in Austin offers multiple trail distances from 5 to 30 miles plus a 10 mile ruck with on course support and documented course materials.
March 2027
Trail races at McAllister Park on March 6, 2027 include a 50K of three 10.34 mile loops plus 15K and 5K on natural single-track. The event is chip timed, cupless at aid stations, and offers virtual options.
Resurgence Trail Run in Arroyo Park, Harlingen on March 7, 2026 offers a Kids Mile, 5k, 10k and a 25k run with looped courses. Medals are provided to finishers and a shirt guarantee requires registration by September 24.
A multi-distance trail event at San Angelo State Park on March 6 7 2027, offering races from 5K to 100K with fully stocked aid stations every 4 to 5 miles and course features including desert trails and Permian tracks.
Trail distances from a Youth 1 Mile up to 50K run on a 6.5 mile loop at Southeast Metro Park in Austin. The course features single track, rocky jeep road sections, steep climbs and a midway aid station.
Scenic USATF certified half marathon, 10K and 5K in McKinney, Texas benefiting the McKinney Police Association with in person and virtual options.
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.
A multi day trail event in Spicewood, TX (March 13-15, 2027) offering half marathon, marathon ultra, backyard ultra loops, backyard duos, and an 8 hour timed run on technical Hill Country terrain with stocked aid stations and finisher buckles.
A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at 7iL Ranch near Houston featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races across sandy trails and creek crossings.
A multi distance trail race in LBJ National Grasslands near Fort Worth with looped nontechnical trails and options up to 100 miles.
Hippo Trail Fest in Hutto TX offers trail races from a 1 mile youth run to a 50K, ruck divisions, and a 5 km Hippo Haul with on course challenges. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, strong course markings, and family activities.
Trail races at Copper Breaks State Park on March 20, 2027 offering 20K, 54K, 50M and a 20K ruck across varied surfaces with aid stations and required gear.