Mud runs and obstacle course races, 2027

Mud Runs in Texas

Texas has 5 upcoming mud runs and obstacle course races on the RunSignup calendar between March 2027 and October 2027: Hippo Trail Fest (Mar 20, 2027, Hutto), Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K (Apr 17, 2027, Victoria), ASCO Spartacus Dash (May 29, 2027, Belton), 2027 Badass Human Race (Jun 6, 2027, El Paso) and CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile (Oct 16, 2027, Hutto). 3 of them say in the organizer's listing to expect mud. All are 5K-length courses, and listed entry fees for the obstacle races run $25 to $79. Registration is online through RunSignup; 5 are open now. Outside RunSignup, Spartan and Tough Mudder list 5 upcoming Texas events on their own sites: Spartan in Devine (Nov 21–22, 2026), Tough Mudder in Burnet (Feb 27, 2027), Spartan in Cat Spring (Mar 20–21, 2027), Spartan in Burnet (May 15–16, 2027) and Spartan in Granbury (Oct 16–17, 2027).

Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.

Upcoming obstacle races: 5
Registration open: 5
Mention mud: 3
Host cities: 4

Upcoming mud runs in Texas

Every upcoming Texas race with an obstacle course event on RunSignup, in date order. "Mud" means the organizer's own listing says you'll get muddy. Fees are the current price tier for the obstacle race (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees.

Date	Race	City	Course	Entry fee	Registration
Mar 20, 2027	Hippo Trail Fest	Hutto Austin & Hill Country	5K	from $65	Register
Apr 17, 2027	Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K Mud	Victoria Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley	5K	from $25	Register
May 29, 2027	ASCO Spartacus Dash Mud	Belton Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)	5K	from $50	Register
Jun 6, 2027	2027 Badass Human Race	El Paso West Texas & El Paso	3 Miles	from $79	Register
Oct 16, 2027	CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile Mud	Hutto Austin & Hill Country	3.1 Miles	from $25	Register

Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Obstacle series that sell entries on their own websites instead of RunSignup aren't in this list; see Spartan and Tough Mudder in Texas below. Want a regular trail race instead? See trail races and ultras in Texas, or browse all races in Texas.

Spartan and Tough Mudder in Texas

Upcoming Texas weekends for the national obstacle series, from each series' official event page (checked Sep 24, 2026). These sell entries on their own sites, not RunSignup, so prices and course details can change. Confirm on the official page before you go.

Date	Event	Venue	Courses	Official page
Nov 21–22, 2026	San Antonio Spartan Trifecta Weekend	Sandy Oaks RanchDevine, TX	Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25), Beast 21K (30), Kids Race 1–3 km, Hurricane Heat 4HR and 12HR	Spartan
Feb 27, 2027	Tough Mudder Austin	Reveille Peak RanchBurnet, TX	15K (20+ obstacles), 5K (12+ obstacles), multi-lap Infinity	Tough Mudder
Mar 20–21, 2027	Houston Spartan Trifecta Weekend	7iL RanchCat Spring, TX	Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25), Beast 21K (30), Kids Race 1–3 km	Spartan
May 15–16, 2027	Austin Spartan Event Weekend	Reveille Peak RanchBurnet, TX	Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25), Kids Race 1–3 km, Hurricane Heat 12HR	Spartan
Oct 16–17, 2027	Dallas Spartan Trifecta Weekend	Twin Canyons RanchGranbury, TX	Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25), Beast 21K (30), Ultra 50K (60), Kids Race 1–3 km	Spartan

Savage Race cancelled its October 10, 2026 Dallas race as part of cutting its 2026 schedule to three events outside Texas. Source: Obstacle Racing Media.

What each Texas mud run says to expect

In the organizers' own words, from each race's RunSignup listing. Open a race for the full description, events, start times and fees.

Mar 20, 2027 · Hutto

Hippo Trail Fest

March 20, 2027. Welcome to Hutto, TX, home of the hippos! We have partnered with the coolest people ever, founders of the Hippo Social Club and Patriot Sports & Fitness to bring to you the Hippo Trail Fest! They are welcoming us into their…

Kids 5K 10K Trail OCR Open

Apr 17, 2027 · Victoria

Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K

Restoration House Ministries’ Run for Freedom Obstacle 5K (formerly 1000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles 5k ) is more than just a race. It’s an open invitation for you to experience the restoration and victory the residents experience at our…

Mud 5K OCR Open

May 29, 2027 · Belton

ASCO Spartacus Dash

Belton's own obstacle course race hosted by ASCO Equipment Belton ! 20+ obstacles which include mud pit, slip n slide,15 ft cargo net climb, ice bath and more!! ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS are invited to get down and dirty for…

Mud 5K OCR Open

Jun 6, 2027 · El Paso

2027 Badass Human Race

BADASS HUMAN RACE 2027 El Paso's urban obstacle race is coming back bigger in 2027. Thousands of participants will take on a course combining running, signature obstacles, physical challenges, and the energy of one of El Paso's biggest…

5K OCR Open

Oct 16, 2027 · Hutto

CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile

MATS TO MUD 2027 OBSTACLE 5K + YOUTH 1 MILE RUN. CLIMB. CRAWL. GIVE BACK. OFF THE MAT. INTO THE DIRT + MUD. FOR A CAUSE THAT MOVES US ALL. Whether you're a runner, obstacle-course enthusiast, fitness junkie, competitive athlete, weekend…

Mud Kids 5K OCR Open

What is a mud run?

A mud run is a running race with obstacles built into the course: walls to climb, nets to crawl under, water to wade through and, usually, a mud pit or two. It's the everyday name for an obstacle course race (OCR). You run between obstacles, and most people finish slower and dirtier than they would in a road 5K. Not every obstacle race is muddy, though, so read the listing if that's the point.

Types of mud runs and obstacle races in Texas

Stand-alone obstacle races. The obstacle course is the main event. On the current calendar that's Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K (Victoria), ASCO Spartacus Dash (Belton), 2027 Badass Human Race (El Paso) and CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile (Hutto).

Obstacle races inside a bigger race day. Hippo Trail Fest (Hutto) runs an obstacle 5K alongside regular trail distances, so a group can split between the obstacles and a straight trail race.

Kids' obstacle courses. A few regular races add a short obstacle course for children. See kids' obstacle courses below.

National obstacle series. Big-brand series sell entries on their own websites rather than RunSignup and run at ranches outside the cities, usually with several course lengths on one weekend. Upcoming in Texas: Spartan in Devine (Nov 21–22, 2026), Tough Mudder in Burnet (Feb 27, 2027), Spartan in Cat Spring (Mar 20–21, 2027), Spartan in Burnet (May 15–16, 2027) and Spartan in Granbury (Oct 16–17, 2027). See the series table.

How to train for a mud run

Build the run first. Every obstacle race on this page is about 5K, and you'll spend most of the race running between obstacles. If you can run or run-walk 3 miles comfortably, you're ready to start adding strength work.
Add grip and upper-body strength. Walls, ropes and cargo nets are about pulling your own weight. Pull-ups (or assisted rows), dead hangs, push-ups and farmer's carries twice a week go a long way.
Run off-road. Uneven ground, roots and mud are harder on ankles than pavement. Do some runs on dirt or grass trails, and practice getting up and running again after crawling or climbing.
Respect the heat. Train early in the morning and drink before you're thirsty. Our heat tips for Texas runners apply double when you're wet and muddy.

What to wear and bring to a mud run

Shoes with grip that you don't mind ruining. Trail shoes with deep lugs hold better in mud than road trainers. Lace them tight, or double-knot, so the mud doesn't take them. A Texas running store can fit you for a trail shoe.
Fitted, quick-drying clothes. Skip cotton, which stays heavy when wet. Snug shorts or tights and a synthetic shirt won't snag on walls and nets.
Gloves, optional. Some runners like thin grip gloves for ropes and walls. Check the race rules first.
A post-race kit. A towel, a full change of clothes, flip-flops and a trash bag for the muddy stuff. Some venues have hoses or rinse stations, but not all, so check the race page.

Mud runs by region

FAQ

Are there mud runs in Texas?

How much does a mud run cost in Texas?

RunSignup entry fees for the obstacle races on this page currently run $25 to $79, before processing fees: Hippo Trail Fest $65, Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K $25, ASCO Spartacus Dash $50, 2027 Badass Human Race $79 and CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile $25. Most raise the price in tiers as race day gets closer, so registering early is cheaper. Each race page shows the current tier and when it ends.

Can kids do mud runs in Texas?

Age rules are set by each organizer, so check the race page before you register. Hippo Trail Fest and CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile include a youth or kids' event on the same day. 30th Annual Athens Thanksgiving Turkey Trot benefiting Hope Springs Water (Nov 26, 2026, Athens) and Foot Pursuit 5K & Donut Dash (May 8, 2027, Victoria) add a short kids' obstacle course to a regular race.

Where are the mud runs in Texas?

The upcoming obstacle races are in Hutto, Victoria, Belton and El Paso, spread across Austin & Hill Country (2), Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) (1), Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (1) and West Texas & El Paso (1).

Is there a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder in Texas?

Yes. From the series' own event pages: San Antonio Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Nov 21–22, 2026, at Sandy Oaks Ranch in Devine, Tough Mudder Austin, Feb 27, 2027, at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Houston Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Mar 20–21, 2027, at 7iL Ranch in Cat Spring, Austin Spartan Event Weekend, May 15–16, 2027, at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet and Dallas Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Oct 16–17, 2027, at Twin Canyons Ranch in Granbury. Register on the series' official site. Savage Race cancelled its October 10, 2026 Dallas race as part of cutting its 2026 schedule to three events outside Texas.

Is there a Spartan race in Houston?

Yes. Spartan’s 2027 Houston Trifecta Weekend is March 20–21, 2027, at 7iL Ranch (5389 Mill Creek Rd.) in Cat Spring: a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles, Super 10K with 25, Beast 21K with 30 and a 1–3 km kids’ race. It registers on spartan.com.

Are there mud runs near Houston?

The big one is the Houston Spartan weekend in Cat Spring (March 20–21, 2027). Muddy Dash’s own upcoming-events list showed no Texas stop for 2027 when we checked on November 7, 2026. No Houston-area mud run is on RunSignup right now; the calendar above shows the nearest.

Is a mud run the same as an obstacle course race?

Mostly. "Mud run" is the everyday name for an obstacle course race (OCR) that sends you through mud, water and dirt. Not every OCR is muddy: 2 races on this page don't mention mud in the listing, so read the race description if getting muddy is the point.

Kids' obstacle courses

Regular races that add a short obstacle course for children, as listed on RunSignup.

Nov 26, 2026 · Athens
30th Annual Athens Thanksgiving Turkey Trot benefiting Hope Springs Water
Kids and Pets Obstacle Course (100 Yards)
May 8, 2027 · Victoria
Foot Pursuit 5K & Donut Dash
Kid's Donut Dash Relay (ages 5-11)