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San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, United States
December 4, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
USRegional Running Calendar
Running races in Texas
118 verified events (27 confirmed dates) and 502 races in Texas with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events11827 confirmed dates
Competitions502Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 80.5 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,092 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Dallas Marathon
Dallas, United States
December 11, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
50 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km+3
City RunCulture & History+1
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Holiday Victory Lap
Spicewood, United States
December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
80.47 km50 km42.2 km21.1 km+2
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
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Marathon Project (Gold Wave)
Chandler, United States
December 12, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Houston Marathon
Houston, United States
January 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunCulture & History
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3M Half Marathon
Austin, United States
January 17, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunRelay
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Austin Marathon
Austin, United States
February 14, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Statesman Capitol 10K
Austin, United States
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunRelay+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | San Antonio Marathon | San Antonio, Texas, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Dallas Marathon | Dallas, Texas, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Holiday Victory Lap | Spicewood, Texas, US | Road Running | 80.47 km50 km42.2 km21.1 km |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Marathon Project (Gold Wave) | Chandler, Arizona, US | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2027 | Houston Marathon | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Jan 17, 2027 | 3M Half Marathon | Austin, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2027 | Austin Marathon | Austin, Texas, US | Road Running | 42 km21 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Statesman Capitol 10K | Austin, Texas, US | Road Running | 10 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2027 | United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon | Lubbock, Texas, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Cowtown Marathon | Fort Worth, Texas, US | Road Running | 50 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Border to Badland Ultra | Comstock, Texas, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Texoma Challenge | Denison, Texas, US | Road Running | 50 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Texas (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 118 public events and 502 individual races, including 27 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include San Antonio, Dallas, Spicewood, and Chandler. Notable events in the selection include San Antonio Marathon, Dallas Marathon, and Holiday Victory Lap.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 80.5 km, reaching up to +2,092 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Texas includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Texas?
RunningCompass currently lists 118 verified events with 502 individual races in Texas. A total of 27 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include San Antonio Marathon, Dallas Marathon, and Holiday Victory Lap.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Texas?
Events in Texas focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 80.5 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include San Antonio, Dallas, Spicewood, and Chandler.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Texas?
The most selective courses in Texas climb up to +2,092 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Texas?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.