August Races in Texas 2027
Last updated Nov 3, 2026 · synced every morning from RunSignup
In August 2027, Texas has 31 upcoming races on the calendar in 22 cities: 25 with a 5K, 18 with a 10K, 7 with a half marathon and 1 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, August 7, with 6 races. 1 race has a night, glow or moonlight theme.
Every race below is grouped by region, with its date, city, distances and a registration link. Tap a race name for start times, entry fees and the organizer's description.
August races in Texas by region
Sorted by date within each region. 20 of 31 have registration open right now.
Austin & Hill Country
3 races · all Austin & Hill Country races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (33) Pflugerville 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Aug 14 | Pflugerville | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Summer Sizzler- Austin Austin Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Aug 21 | Austin | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Watermelon Dash Austin Hutto Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Aug 21 | Hutto | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Details |
Dallas–Fort Worth
12 races · all Dallas–Fort Worth races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Girl Run | DFW Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Aug 1– Sat, Sep 25 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Rockwall Kiwanis Tri Rock Triathlon Rockwall Virtual · Multisport | Sun, Aug 1 | Rockwall | Virtual, Multisport | Register |
| Blazin' Saddle 75 Bicycle Rally Granbury Cycling | Sat, Aug 7 | Granbury | Cycling | Register |
| Stride n' Thrive 5K Denton 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Aug 7 | Denton | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Details |
| Military Heroes 5k/10k Run Westlake 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Aug 14 | Westlake | 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run | Details |
| Texas Heat Waxahachie 1 Mile · 5K · 8K | Sat, Aug 14 | Waxahachie | 1 Mile, 5K, 8K | Register |
| The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Dallas Plano Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Aug 14 | Plano | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| BOLT Kids Tri Grand Prairie Kids · Multisport | Sun, Aug 15 | Grand Prairie | Kids, Multisport | Details |
| Old College Tri & 5K Denton 5K · Multisport | Sun, Aug 22 | Denton | 5K, Multisport | Register |
| Summer Sizzler - Dallas Dallas Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 22 | Dallas | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Watermelon Dash Dallas Dallas Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 22 | Dallas | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Details |
| Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 29 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
Houston & Gulf Coast
6 races · all Houston & Gulf Coast races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Aug 1 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Shark Week Showdown 5K & 10K - Houston, TX Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 1 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (32) Beaumont 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Aug 7 | Beaumont | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Watermelon Dash Houston Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 15 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Details |
| Fed with Love League City Kids · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Aug 28 | League City | Kids, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Details |
| Summer Sizzler - Greater Houston Sugar Land Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Aug 28 | Sugar Land | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
San Antonio & South Texas
4 races · all San Antonio & South Texas races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - San Antonio, TX San Antonio Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 1 | San Antonio | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Remember the Alamo…Beer! 13.1, 13.1 Relay, 5k, or 10k San Antonio Half | Sat, Aug 7 | San Antonio | Half | Details |
| Watermelon Dash San Antonio San Antonio Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Aug 14 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Details |
| Summer Sizzler - San Antonio San Antonio Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 29 | San Antonio | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
Panhandle & Lubbock
1 race · all Panhandle & Lubbock races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTLAST AMARILLO - NIGHT OUT EDITION Amarillo Ultra · Trail | Sat, Aug 28– Sun, Aug 29 | Amarillo | Ultra, Trail | Register |
East Texas & Piney Woods
2 races · all East Texas & Piney Woods races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (32) Longview 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Aug 7 | Longview | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Tyler, TX (35) Tyler 5K · Half | Sat, Aug 28 | Tyler | 5K, Half | Register |
Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)
3 races · all Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove House Classic Copperas Cove Cycling | Sat, Aug 7 | Copperas Cove | Cycling | Details |
| The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Waco Waco Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Aug 15 | Waco | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Steps 2 Stability - 5K Copperas Cove 5K | Sat, Aug 28 | Copperas Cove | 5K | Details |
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Half marathons in Texas in August 2027
7 August races include a 13.1, 5 of them on a Saturday; Beaumont (1), Fort Worth (1) and Houston (1) have the most. The first 7 by date:
- Aug 1 Go Girl Run | DFW· Fort Worth
- Aug 1 Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston· Houston
- Aug 7 Remember the Alamo…Beer! 13.1, 13.1 Relay, 5k, or 10k· San Antonio
- Aug 7 Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (32)· Beaumont
- Aug 7 Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (32)· Longview
- Aug 14 Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (33)· Pflugerville
- Aug 28 Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Tyler, TX (35)· Tyler
5K races in Texas in August 2027
25 August races include a 5K, 14 of them on a Saturday; Houston (3), San Antonio (3) and Dallas (2) have the most. The first 10 by date:
- Aug 1 Go Girl Run | DFW· Fort Worth
- Aug 1 Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston· Houston
- Aug 1 Shark Week Showdown 5K & 10K - Houston, TX· Houston
- Aug 1 Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - San Antonio, TX· San Antonio
- Aug 7 Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (32)· Beaumont
- Aug 7 Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (32)· Longview
- Aug 7 Stride n' Thrive 5K· Denton
- Aug 14 Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (33)· Pflugerville
- Aug 14 Military Heroes 5k/10k Run· Westlake
- Aug 14 Texas Heat· Waxahachie
City guides: 5Ks in Houston · 5Ks in Dallas · 5Ks in San Antonio.
Night and glow runs in Texas
1 August race in 1 city has a night, glow or moonlight theme in the name. They include OUTLAST AMARILLO - NIGHT OUT EDITION (Amarillo).
Why run a race in August
It is Texas summer racing. August mornings are warm and often humid across most of the state, and the heat builds fast after sunrise. Most summer races start early or run after dark. Drink before you are thirsty, run by effort rather than pace, and stop for heavy sweating, weakness or clammy skin. Our Texas heat training guide covers training through it.
A smaller calendar, mostly short races. 31 races are on the Texas calendar this August, 18 of them on Saturdays: 25 with a 5K, 18 with a 10K, 7 with a half marathon and 1 with an ultra. Organizers add summer races through the spring, so check back.
Build for the fall. Summer is base-building season for a fall half or marathon. Pick your goal race from the October races and November races, or see all half marathons in Texas.
How to choose an August race
- Start with the distance. Use the filters above: of 31 races, 25 with a 5K, 18 with a 10K, 7 with a half marathon and 1 with an ultra. Many races offer several distances on the same morning. For the full season, see all 5Ks in Texas, 10Ks in Texas, half marathons in Texas and marathons in Texas.
- Stay close or make a trip of it. Races are grouped by region so you can find one near home. For more options nearby, open your region's calendar: Austin & Hill Country, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston & Gulf Coast, San Antonio & South Texas, Panhandle & Lubbock, East Texas & Piney Woods, Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station).
- Check registration early. 20 of 31 August races are open for registration now. Many races raise entry fees in tiers as race day approaches; each race page shows the current fee.
- Race after dark. 1 race has a night, glow or moonlight theme. Use the Night runs filter to find them.
- Confirm the details. Start times, course and packet pickup come from the organizer; always confirm on the official race page before you travel.
August races in Texas: FAQ
How many races are there in Texas in August 2027?
In August 2027, Texas has 31 upcoming races on the calendar in 22 cities: 25 with a 5K, 18 with a 10K, 7 with a half marathon and 1 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, August 7, with 6 races. 1 race has a night, glow or moonlight theme.
Are there night races in Texas in August?
Yes. 1 August race in Texas has a night, glow or moonlight theme, including OUTLAST AMARILLO - NIGHT OUT EDITION (Amarillo) on Aug 28.
What half marathons are in Texas in August 2027?
7 August races in Texas include a half marathon, including Go Girl Run | DFW (Fort Worth) on Aug 1, Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston (Houston) on Aug 1, Remember the Alamo…Beer! 13.1, 13.1 Relay, 5k, or 10k (San Antonio) on Aug 7, Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (32) (Beaumont) on Aug 7, Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (32) (Longview) on Aug 7 and Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (33) (Pflugerville) on Aug 14. Use the Half filter on this page to see all of them.
What 5Ks are in Texas in August 2027?
25 August races in Texas include a 5K, 14 of them on a Saturday. Houston (3), San Antonio (3) and Dallas (2) have the most. Coming up: Go Girl Run | DFW (Fort Worth) on Aug 1, Heatwave Half Marathon5K/10K - Houston (Houston) on Aug 1, Shark Week Showdown 5K & 10K - Houston, TX (Houston) on Aug 1, Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - San Antonio, TX (San Antonio) on Aug 1, Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (32) (Beaumont) on Aug 7 and Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (32) (Longview) on Aug 7. Use the 5K filter on this page to see all of them, or our 5Ks in Texas guide for the whole year.
What is the busiest race day in Texas in August?
Saturday, August 7 has the most races, with 6 on the calendar. Overall, 18 of the 31 August races are on a Saturday.
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