Races and Events
Tacos y Cerveza Trail Run
May 18, 2024
5k, 10k, 13.1mi
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES
SWAG DEADLINE 4.28.24 - Come run on the beautiful and expansive Trinity Trails System in Fort Worth. The flat and fast course traverses bridges overlooking the river, parks with groves of oak trees, and double track trail on non-technical terrain consisting of both pavement and dirt.
After the race, hang out with friends at the Woodshed Smokehouse located directly on the trail.
June 1, 2024
5k, 10k, 13.1mi
DALLAS, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES
LAST DAY TO SAVE 4.1.24 - Dallas' popular White Rock Lake Trail is the perfect place for a race. You'll run on a non-technical, flat and fast pavement course that traverses wooded areas with scenic views of the lake.
After the race, come to the White Rock Alehouse & Brewery located directly on the trail. Enjoy a margarita or two, relax with friends and other runners, dine on the porch, listen to music and enjoy the day.
1877 Ultra
TBD 2024
5k, 10k, 25k, 50k
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK & TRAILWAY
MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES
The town of Mineral Wells is steeped in history. From its founding in 1877, to its boom after the healing properties of its water was discovered, and now to its revitalization.
Held in the rolling hills of Lake Mineral Wells State Park, you'll run on the Cross Timbers Trail System. This terrain is manageable and the trail showcases expansive views of the lake. You'll hit a single track course surrounded by beautiful Texas wildflowers. You'll encounter rocks and a small amount of sandy trail.
Join us in Mineral Wells for the race, then spend the weekend exploring all the town has to offer.
Texas Trail Running Eco Series
Eco Challenge
A MULTI-RACE COMPETITION
Texas is home to many of the world's most spectacular ecoregions. The Texas Trail Running Eco Series takes you to the ocean's sandy beaches, through canyons, dense forests, sprawling prairies and over hills and mountains. All in Texas. Now, you can take the most diverse trail running experience to the next level and compete in the Eco Challenge, with a chance to earn awards.
Piney Woods Ultra
September 28, 2024
5k, 10k, 25k, 50k
TYLER, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - FORESTS
LAST DAY TO SAVE 7.1.24 - Tyler State Park is home to the renowned East Texas pine forest. These diverse, single-track trails will take you on an adventure through dense forests of 100-foot-tall pines. Be sure to watch your footing as you travel through rolling hills and across snaking tree roots with dense pine needle coverage. This race is an extremely underestimated challenge with the humidity, elevation, and technicality of the trails. You’ll be rewarded with a 64-acre spring-fed lake that you can take a refreshing swim in while you rest and recover post-race.
Oktoberfest Trail Run
October 19, 2024
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k
FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - PRAIRIES
LAST DAY TO SAVE 7.15.24 - The Chaparral Trail is a converted railroad that has quickly become a reclaimed multi-use trail spanning 35+ miles, beginning in the quaint city of Farmersville. Race this fast course over paved and crushed-stone trail, across bridges, and along prairies and farmland. This is an out and back course under a canopy of trees with beautiful country views.
Barrier Island Ultra
November 9, 2024
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k, 50mi
PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - COAST
LAST DAY TO SAVE 8.5.24 - If you love all things “ocean” this is the race for you! Join us in Port Aransas and run along the Gulf of Mexico on a course entirely of sand. You choose your challenge – hard-packed sand near the water or softer sand near the road. Enjoy the sun and the sound of wind and the waves.
December TBD, 2024
6k, 12k
WHITE ROCK LAKE - DALLAS, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES - DALLAS
2024 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 12Ks of Christmas race at Dallas' popular White Rock Lake Trail. You'll run on a non-technical, flat, fast pavement course that traverses wooded areas with scenic views of the lake.
Be sure to wear a festive holiday outfit or your favorite Christmas sweater. Three lucky people with the most creative and original costumes will win a prize.
Urban Ultra Dallas
January TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k
DALLAS, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - Voted the best skyline in the world by USA Today, the Urban Ultra Dallas showcases some of the best views of Dallas. You'll start your race on the Skyline trail in the afternoon, run the mostly paved, fast, flat loop course, and watch the city come alive as the sun goes down. After the race celebrate your finish at the Trinity Groves bars and restaurants - only steps away. This is a great race for PRs.
Wildcatter Ultra
January TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 25k, 50k
GRAHAM, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - HILL COUNTRY
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - Located in the North Texas Hill Country, the Wildcatter Ranch & Resort is the site for the Wildcatter Ultra trail race. The trails, designed specifically for this race, wind in and around the ranch. You'll encounter everything from rocks to roots, climbs to descents, flats to winding turns and a cedar canopy to open grassland. Just ninety minutes from DFW International Airport and right around the corner from Possum Kingdom Lake, this trail system is one of the best around.
Plano Half Marathon
February TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 13.1mi
PLANO, TEXAS
URBAN SERIES
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - At over 800 acres, the beautiful Oak Point Nature Preserve will be host to the Plano Half Marathon. The course will showcase some of the best urban park trails in the Dallas/Fort Worth area while winding through woodland oaks, backland prairie, along side creeks, city streets and more. The entire course will be on paved trails and city streets.
Border to Badlands Ultra
March TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50k, 50mi
SEMINOLE CANYON STATE PARK, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - DESERT
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - Everything is bigger in Texas. This is more than just a race. This is an experience. Come take in the prehistoric area dating back some 10,000 years in a sprawling desert, with majestic canyons.
Hidden Hills Ultra
March TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi, 50mi
GRAGG RANCH - GRAHAM, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - HILL COUNTRY
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - Run through rocky escarpments on this 4,000-acre private Texas Ranch next to Possum Kingdom Lake. This is your only chance to experience the area this way.
Wild Canyon Ultra
April TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 25k, 50k
QUITAQUE, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - CANYONS
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - There's no other race in Texas like this (and not many in the US for that matter). The race takes place on a rocky single track trail that loops the course. You'll experience red rock canyons and buffalo herds that roam wild. You'll run through prairie dog towns on a course that's beautiful yet tough and rugged; down to the canyons bottom and up to cliff tops with a 100 mile view. Don't miss the chance to run with Bison as the park is home to the Texas State Bison Herd and is the state’s largest herd.
April TBD, 2025
5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 50k
MCKINNEY FALLS, TEXAS
ECO SERIES - FALLS
2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON - The Austin Falls Ultra is the perfect mix of a destination Ecoregion Race and an Urban Trail Race. This race takes place in the McKinney Falls State Park, only minutes from downtown Austin. Within the naturally rugged trails of the Texas hill country, you’ll navigate a technical single track trail protected by lush green foliage and diverse scenery. Rolling and winding through the course, you’ll dodge roots and rocks, ascend and descend hills and run across wooden bridges. Be prepared for a possible water crossing of the falls (dependent on rain).