Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Border to Badland Ultra
Comstock, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km50 km42 km21 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds
USTrail Running · Texas · 20 Events · 98 Races
Trail Running in Texas
20 verified events with 98 individual races (0 confirmed dates) in Texas complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events200 confirmed dates
Competitions98Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 111 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,040 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
La Nuit (Summer Night Run)
Dallas, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5.13 km5 km1.61 km
Night RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Wickedender · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Paris Pair
Paris, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km42 km21 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Big Bend Ultra
Terlingua, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km50 km30 km20 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Chupacabra 50
Quanah, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km53 km20 km9 km+1
DesertForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningThe Color Run
Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run
Bend, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km30 km20 km10 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Blazin’ Summer Sufferfest
Cedar Hill, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
54 km36 km18 km10 km+1
Lakes & PondsNight Run+1
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Capt'n Karl's Reveille Peak Ranch
Burnet, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60 km30 km20 km10 km+1
Night RunLakes & Ponds+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Border to Badland Ultra | Comstock, Texas, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | La Nuit (Summer Night Run) | Dallas, Texas, US | Trail Running | 10 km5.13 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Paris Pair | Paris, Texas, US | Trail Running | 100 km50 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Big Bend Ultra | Terlingua, Texas, US | Trail Running | 80 km50 km30 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Chupacabra 50 | Quanah, Texas, US | Trail Running | 80 km53 km20 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Capt’n Karl’s Colorado Bend Night Trail Run | Bend, Texas, US | Trail Running | 60 km30 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Blazin’ Summer Sufferfest | Cedar Hill, Texas, US | Trail Running | 54 km36 km18 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Capt'n Karl's Reveille Peak Ranch | Burnet, Texas, US | Trail Running | 60 km30 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Spider Mountain Trail Run | Burnet, Texas, US | Trail Running | 19 km8 km414 min12 h |
| Date to be announced | Possum’s Revenge | Graford, Texas, US | Trail Running | 111.04 km83.69 km56 km27.36 km |
| Date to be announced | Noche Trail Runs | Junction, Texas, US | Trail Running | 64 km43 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Pechanga Trail Run | Spicewood, Texas, US | Trail Running | 50 km30 km15 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Texas directory, RunningCompass curates 20 events comprising 98 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 1.6 km to 111 km and elevation gains up to +3,040 m. Key host locations include Comstock, Dallas, Paris, Terlingua. Notable events in this selection include Border to Badland Ultra, La Nuit (Summer Night Run), Paris Pair.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Texas?
This overview currently includes 20 verified events featuring 98 individual races. Of these, 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 20 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Texas?
Races in this selection span distances of 1.6 km to 111 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,040 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Texas?
Top host locations include Comstock, Dallas, Paris, Terlingua, Quanah. Representative events in the catalog include Border to Badland Ultra, La Nuit (Summer Night Run), Paris Pair, Big Bend Ultra. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Texas?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 98 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.