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Races in Texas

There are 1,207 upcoming races in Texas on our calendar, across 251 cities: 1,030 5Ks, 508 10Ks, 360 half marathons, 50 marathons and 76 ultras, from road marathons and Hill Country trail ultras to neighborhood 5Ks. The next marathon is Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Temple, TX (47) on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Temple.

Search by date, distance, region or city. Every race links to its RunSignup registration page, and 1,053 have registration open now. Updated Nov 12, 2026. Racing soon? See every race in Texas this weekend. Browse by distance: 5Ks in Texas, 10Ks in Texas, half marathons in Texas or Texas marathons. Off-road? See every trail race in Texas. Going long? See all ultramarathons in Texas. Swim, bike and run? See every triathlon in Texas. Want walls, nets and mud? See the upcoming mud runs in Texas. Running on Thanksgiving? See every turkey trot in Texas. Dressing up? See Halloween races in Texas , Christmas and jingle bell runs, New Year's races, Valentine's Day races and St. Patrick's Day races. Honoring those who served? See Veterans Day races in Texas. Running in Houston? See the Houston running race series schedule. New to the state? Start with our guide to running in Texas.

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Upcoming races in Texas

Region All Texas Austin & Hill Country 168Dallas–Fort Worth 337Houston & Gulf Coast 243San Antonio & South Texas 149West Texas & El Paso 53Panhandle & Lubbock 21East Texas & Piney Woods 72Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) 88Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley 74
Distance All 5K 103010K 508Half 360Marathon 50Ultra 76Trail 881 Mile 447Kids 369Virtual 501
Month Upcoming November 2026 265December 2026 198January 2027 105February 2027 125March 2027 102April 2027 123May 2027 88June 2027 50July 2027 40August 2027 31September 2027 38October 2027 37November 2027 5

1207 races

November 2026

40 races

Upcoming marathons and half marathons in Texas

The next 15 Texas races with a marathon or half marathon. See the Texas marathons calendar or all 360 Texas half marathons.

DateRaceCityDistancesRegistration
Nov 14, 2026Battle of Leon Creek: 20-Miles, 13.1, 10-Mile, 5KSan AntonioHalfDetails
Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Katy, TX (46)Katy5K, 10K, HalfRegister
Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (46)Pflugerville5K, 10K, HalfRegister
Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (46)Temple5K, 10K, HalfRegister
Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCKCedar Park1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualRegister
Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTHFort Worth1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualDetails
Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTONHouston1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualRegister
Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualDetails
Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCKCedar Park1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualRegister
Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTHFort Worth1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualDetails
Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTONHouston1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualRegister
Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, VirtualDetails
Nov 15, 2026La Porte By the Bay Half MarathonLa PorteHalf, VirtualRegister
Nov 15, 2026New Braunfels Half Marathon, 10K-5KNew Braunfels5K, 10K, Half, VirtualDetails
Nov 15, 2026Turkey Trails - Fort WorthFort Worth1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, TrailRegister

Races in Texas by month

How many races are on the calendar each month, by distance. A race with several distances counts in each column. November 2026 is the busiest month listed so far, with 265 races.

MonthAll races5K10KHalfMarathonUltraTrail
November 202626523268414511
December 20261981696340121414
January 20271058858434910
February 2027125106614181316
March 202710290503871012
April 20271231106149489
May 202788724135577
June 202750412514—25
July 202740302315121
August 20273125187—11
September 202738332018121
October 20273730191842—

Races in Texas by region

Each region page lists its races by city, plus the running stores nearby.

Races by city

Cities with the most upcoming races. Every city page lists dates, distances and registration links.

Races in Texas: common questions

How many races are there in Texas?
Lone Star Strides lists 1,207 upcoming running and multisport races in 251 Texas cities, and 1,053 of them have registration open. The list is pulled from RunSignup and refreshed every morning.
When are the most races in Texas?
Of the races listed right now, November 2026 has the most, with 265 on the calendar, including 232 5Ks and 41 half marathons. Race directors keep adding events, so later months fill in over time.
When is the next marathon in Texas?
The next marathon on the calendar is Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Temple, TX (47) on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Temple. 50 upcoming Texas races include a marathon, and 360 include a half marathon.
Which part of Texas has the most races?
Dallas–Fort Worth has the most upcoming races, with 337. Houston & Gulf Coast has 243 and Austin & Hill Country has 168.
Where can I find running races in Texas?
This page is the full Texas race calendar: every upcoming run on RunSignup, filterable by month, distance and region, with 1,053 open for registration. For one distance, see our guides to 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and trail races in Texas; for one city, the city race pages below. Our Running in Texas guide covers clubs, trails and heat rather than races.
How do I register for a race in Texas?
Open any race in the calendar to see its date, location, distances and fees, then use the Register button to go to the official RunSignup registration page for that race.
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