January Races in Texas 2027
Last updated Nov 12, 2026 · synced every morning from RunSignup
In January 2027, Texas has 105 upcoming races on the calendar in 55 cities: 88 with a 5K, 58 with a 10K, 43 with a half marathon, 4 with a full marathon and 9 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, January 30, with 18 races. 28 races have a New Year's, resolution, MLK Day or winter theme, and 12 races run on New Year's Day.
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.
January races in Texas by region
Sorted by date within each region. 101 of 105 have registration open right now.
Austin & Hill Country
18 races · all Austin & Hill Country races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing Burnet 5K · 10K · 25K · Marathon · Ultra · Trail · Walk · Ruck | Fri, Jan 1– Sat, Jan 2 | Burnet | 5K, 10K, 25K, Marathon, Ultra, Trail, Walk, Ruck | Register |
| Run the River Spicewood | Fri, Jan 1 | Spicewood | — | Register |
| Run the River: Rio Colorado Ultra Slam™ Spicewood Ultra | Fri, Jan 1 | Spicewood | Ultra | Register |
| Runfield Rewind - A Mini Backyard Ultra Buda | Sat, Jan 2– Sun, Jan 3 | Buda | — | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Austin Pflugerville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 9 | Pflugerville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (02) Pflugerville 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 9 | Pflugerville | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| New Year's Kids' Mile & Relays Austin Short · 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Jan 9 | Austin | Short, 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - San Antonio New Braunfels Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Jan 10 | New Braunfels | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Bold Like Britt 5K Liberty Hill 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Jan 16 | Liberty Hill | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Walk | Details |
| Lost Pines Endurance Fest 5K to 250K Bastrop 5K · 10K · 10 Miles · Half · 25K · Marathon · Ultra · Ruck | Sat, Jan 16– Mon, Jan 18 | Bastrop | 5K, 10K, 10 Miles, Half, 25K, Marathon, Ultra, Ruck | Register |
| MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Austin | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Austin | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos San Marcos Kids · 1 Mile · 10K · Half · Marathon · Trail | Sat, Jan 23 | San Marcos | Kids, 1 Mile, 10K, Half, Marathon, Trail | Register |
| Takedown Trot 5k Georgetown 5K | Sun, Jan 24 | Georgetown | 5K | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Austin | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Run for Donuts AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Austin | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Master the Water: Triathlon Swim Clinics for Every Level Austin Swim | Sun, Jan 31– Sun, Feb 28 | Austin | Swim | Register |
| Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin Pflugerville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 31 | Pflugerville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
Dallas–Fort Worth
27 races · all Dallas–Fort Worth races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Run Test Mansfield 1 Mile · 5K · 10K | Fri, Jan 1 | Mansfield | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K | Register |
| New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run Dallas 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Fri, Jan 1 | Dallas | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Resolution Run Sherman 5K | Fri, Jan 1 | Sherman | 5K | Register |
| DRC's Frigid 5K & 10K Dallas 5K · 10K | Sat, Jan 2 | Dallas | 5K, 10K | Register |
| Little Elm Polar 5K Run & Plunge Little Elm Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 2 | Little Elm | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Rock Your Resolution Burleson 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Jan 2 | Burleson | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas Garland Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 2 | Garland | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| LGRAW's Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K Grapevine 5K · 15K | Sat, Jan 9 | Grapevine | 5K, 15K | Register |
| River Ranch Resolution Run Liberty Hill Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Jan 9 | Liberty Hill | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Dallas Dallas Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 16 | Dallas | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| The ICE AGE 5K RUN, WALK or STROLL! Granbury 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Granbury | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 17 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro 5K, 10K & 1K Fun Run Granbury Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual · Fun Run | Fri, Jan 22– Sat, Jan 23 | Granbury | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| 2027 Texas Chainring Massacre Gainesville Cycling | Sat, Jan 23 | Gainesville | Cycling | Register |
| Boombox Miles 5k & 10k Fort Worth Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Jan 23– Mon, Feb 1 | Fort Worth | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Lake Benbrook Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Benbrook 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 23 | Benbrook | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Quanah Hill Uprising Weatherford Cycling | Sat, Jan 23 | Weatherford | Cycling | Register |
| Texans Against Child Trafficking (T.A.C.T.) Virtual 5K Race Fort Worth 5K · Virtual | Sat, Jan 23 | Fort Worth | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 24 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Far Out 1000 Plano Swim | Sun, Jan 24 | Plano | Swim | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| CTHS Music on the Lake 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Plano Pacers Fresh Start 5K/10K and Free Kids 1K Plano 5K · 10K | Sat, Jan 30 | Plano | 5K, 10K | Details |
| Run for Donuts DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Run for the Range: Trail Run Granbury 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 30 | Granbury | 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
Houston & Gulf Coast
19 races · all Houston & Gulf Coast races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Walk | Fri, Jan 1 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| New Year’s Run & Rescue Galveston 5K | Fri, Jan 1 | Galveston | 5K | Register |
| 48th Annual Lone Star Stampede Sugar Land Kids · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 2 | Sugar Land | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (01) Beaumont 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 2 | Beaumont | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Tomball, TX (53/01) Tomball 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 2 | Tomball | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Run Houston! Sam Houston Race Park 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Jan 2 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - January Houston 5K · Walk | Sun, Jan 3 | Houston | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Galveston Galveston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 9 | Galveston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Houston Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 9 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Young Life Run with Endurance Lumberton Kids · 5K · 10K | Sat, Jan 9 | Lumberton | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| The Dream Run/Walk 5K / 10K – Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sugar Land Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Jan 16 | Sugar Land | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Houston Sugar Land Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Jan 23 | Sugar Land | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Every Beat Matters: iHOPE-Kids 5k and Fun Run Houston Kids · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Houston | Kids, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Miles for Mom 5K Run/Walk - The Amy Kuneman Foundation Tomball Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Jan 30 | Tomball | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Run for Donuts HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Run the Distance for Kylie - 5th Annual Event Houston Short · 5K · Walk | Sat, Jan 30 | Houston | Short, 5K, Walk | Register |
San Antonio & South Texas
14 races · all San Antonio & South Texas races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cruda Run: 5K Helotes 5K | Fri, Jan 1 | Helotes | 5K | Details |
| 2027 New Year Chase Peace 5k/10k San Antonio 10K | Sat, Jan 2 | San Antonio | 10K | Register |
| SARR Winter Off-RoadRunners 50K/15K/5K Training Program San Antonio 5K · 15K · Ultra | Sat, Jan 2 | San Antonio | 5K, 15K, Ultra | Register |
| Bandera Endurance Trail Race Bandera Kids · 1 Mile · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Jan 9– Sun, Jan 10 | Bandera | Kids, 1 Mile, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| River Road Run Half, 10k, 5k Comfort Half | Sat, Jan 9 | Comfort | Half | Details |
| Bigfoot Classic - San Antonio Universal City Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 10 | Universal City | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 16 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| MLK 5K 2027 San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sun, Jan 17 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Alamo City Ultra San Antonio 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Jan 23– Tue, Jan 26 | San Antonio | 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| La Llorona 10K Trail Run San Antonio 10K · Trail | Sun, Jan 24 | San Antonio | 10K, Trail | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Run for Donuts SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Winter Dragon Race San Antonio Kids · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 31 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
West Texas & El Paso
7 races · all West Texas & El Paso races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep Going Run VIRTUAL EL PASO 5K/10K/13.1 El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 2 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES 5K RUN/WALK El Paso 5K | Sat, Jan 16 | El Paso | 5K | Register |
| Shannon Trail Series San Angelo 5K · 10K · 15K · Trail | Sat, Jan 16– Sat, Feb 20 | San Angelo | 5K, 10K, 15K, Trail | Register |
| Big Bend Ultra Terlingua 10K · Ultra · Trail | Sun, Jan 17– Mon, Jan 18 | Terlingua | 10K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Beat the Street for Little Feet 2027 Sweetwater 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 23 | Sweetwater | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Frost & Fire 5K Kermit Kids · 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Jan 23 | Kermit | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Race Against Human Trafficking (powered by Plant A Seed) El Paso Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 23 | El Paso | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
Panhandle & Lubbock
1 race · all Panhandle & Lubbock races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution Run Amarillo Amarillo 5K | Fri, Jan 1 | Amarillo | 5K | Register |
East Texas & Piney Woods
5 races · all East Texas & Piney Woods races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dash & Splash 5K Palestine 5K | Fri, Jan 1 | Palestine | 5K | Register |
| Walk or Run for Life Texarkana 5K · Walk | Fri, Jan 1– Sat, May 1 | Texarkana | 5K, Walk | Register |
| New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (01) Longview 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Jan 2 | Longview | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Stronger Together Color Run Linden 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Jan 9 | Linden | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Viking 5K & 13.1M at Tyler, TX (04) Tyler 5K · Half | Sat, Jan 23 | Tyler | 5K, Half | Register |
Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)
5 races · all Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F3 Aggieland Food Ruck College Station Ruck | Sat, Jan 9 | College Station | Ruck | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Waco Waco Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 17 | Waco | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Polar Bear Plunge 5K Copperas Cove 5K | Sat, Jan 23 | Copperas Cove | 5K | Register |
| The ReRun 5X5 Trail Run Navasota 25K · Trail | Sat, Jan 30 | Navasota | 25K, Trail | Register |
| Waco Run Tour - Battle of the Badges Waco 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Waco | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley
8 races · all Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year. New Me 5k Run (10k + 1-Mile) Mission 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Jan 2 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Abundant Grace Learning Academy Edinburg 5K | Sat, Jan 9 | Edinburg | 5K | Register |
| Bigfoot Classic - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Jan 10 | Corpus Christi | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| The Good Shepherd 5k Edinburg Kids · 5K | Sat, Jan 16 | Edinburg | Kids, 5K | Register |
| The Totally Rad Discovery Dash 5K Edinburg Kids · 5K | Sat, Jan 23 | Edinburg | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Unleash Your Alpha 5k McAllen 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | McAllen | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| ViVa Sole to Soul Scholarship Benefit 5K Run/Walk Edinburg 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Jan 30 | Edinburg | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Tenth Annual Laguna Vista "Du It By The Bay" Duathlon Port Isabel Multisport | Sun, Jan 31 | Port Isabel | Multisport | Register |
Elsewhere in Texas
1 race| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tejas Trails 2027 PACER Registration Central Texas Ultra · Trail | Sat, Jan 9– Sat, Nov 13 | Central Texas | Ultra, Trail | Register |
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Marathons in Texas in January 2027
4 January races on RunSignup include a full 26.2, 3 of them on a Saturday. In date order:
- Jan 1 Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing· Burnet
- Jan 9 River Ranch Resolution Run· Liberty Hill
- Jan 16 Lost Pines Endurance Fest 5K to 250K· Bastrop
- Jan 23 Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos· San Marcos
Half marathons in Texas in January 2027
43 January races include a 13.1, 36 of them on a Saturday; Fort Worth (6), Houston (5) and San Antonio (5) have the most. The first 10 by date:
- Jan 2 48th Annual Lone Star Stampede· Sugar Land
- Jan 2 New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (01)· Beaumont
- Jan 2 New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (01)· Longview
- Jan 2 New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Tomball, TX (53/01)· Tomball
- Jan 2 Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas· Garland
- Jan 9 Bigfoot Classic - Austin· Pflugerville
- Jan 9 Bigfoot Classic - Galveston· Galveston
- Jan 9 New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (02)· Pflugerville
- Jan 9 River Ranch Resolution Run· Liberty Hill
- Jan 9 River Road Run Half, 10k, 5k· Comfort
5K races in Texas in January 2027
88 January races include a 5K, 66 of them on a Saturday; Houston (10), Fort Worth (9) and San Antonio (8) have the most. The first 10 by date:
- Jan 1 Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing· Burnet
- Jan 1 Dash & Splash 5K· Palestine
- Jan 1 Group Run Test· Mansfield
- Jan 1 Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank· Houston
- Jan 1 La Cruda Run: 5K· Helotes
- Jan 1 New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run· Dallas
- Jan 1 New Year’s Run & Rescue· Galveston
- Jan 1 Resolution Run· Sherman
- Jan 1 Resolution Run Amarillo· Amarillo
- Jan 1 Walk or Run for Life· Texarkana
City guides: 5Ks in Houston · 5Ks in Dallas · 5Ks in San Antonio.
New Year's and MLK Day races in Texas
28 January races in 22 cities have a New Year's, resolution, Martin Luther King Jr. Day or winter theme in their name, and 4 of them include a kids' race. On the holidays themselves: 12 races on New Year's Day (Jan 1). They include Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Burnet), New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run (Dallas), Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank (Houston), 2027 New Year Chase Peace 5k/10k (San Antonio) and Frost & Fire 5K (Kermit). Every New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and resolution run, by weekend with fees, is on our guide to New Year's races in Texas.
Why run a race in January
The coldest racing of the year. January usually brings the coolest race mornings in Texas. A cold front can mean a freezing, windy start in North Texas and the Panhandle, while the coast and the Rio Grande Valley stay milder. Dress in layers and check the forecast the week of the race.
New year, new goal. 28 January races have a New Year's, resolution, MLK Day or winter theme, alongside 76 Saturday races in all, so there is an easy first race of the year near most metros.
It builds on the fall. A January half or full marathon carries fitness from a fall training block into the new year. Training for Houston? Our Houston half marathon guide has the schedule, cutoffs and pace groups. Missed the fall races? The December races close out the season, and the February races are next.
How to choose a January race
- Start with the distance. Use the filters above: of 105 races, 88 with a 5K, 58 with a 10K, 43 with a half marathon, 4 with a full marathon and 9 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, West Texas & El Paso, Panhandle & Lubbock, East Texas & Piney Woods, Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station), Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley.
- Check registration early. 101 of 105 January races are open for registration now. Many races raise entry fees in tiers as race day approaches; each race page shows the current fee.
- Start the year with a theme run. 28 races are New Year's, resolution, MLK Day or winter-themed, and 12 fall on New Year's Day. Use the New Year & MLK 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.
January races in Texas: FAQ
How many races are there in Texas in January 2027?
In January 2027, Texas has 105 upcoming races on the calendar in 55 cities: 88 with a 5K, 58 with a 10K, 43 with a half marathon, 4 with a full marathon and 9 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, January 30, with 18 races. 28 races have a New Year's, resolution, MLK Day or winter theme, and 12 races run on New Year's Day.
Are there New Year's Day races in Texas?
Yes. 12 races are on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027, and 28 January races in all have a New Year's, resolution, MLK Day or winter theme, including Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Burnet) on Jan 1, New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run (Dallas) on Jan 1, Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank (Houston) on Jan 1, 2027 New Year Chase Peace 5k/10k (San Antonio) on Jan 2 and Frost & Fire 5K (Kermit) on Jan 23.
What half marathons are in Texas in January 2027?
43 January races in Texas include a half marathon, including 48th Annual Lone Star Stampede (Sugar Land) on Jan 2, New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (01) (Beaumont) on Jan 2, New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (01) (Longview) on Jan 2, New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Tomball, TX (53/01) (Tomball) on Jan 2, Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Dallas (Garland) on Jan 2 and Bigfoot Classic - Austin (Pflugerville) on Jan 9. Use the Half filter on this page to see all of them.
What 5Ks are in Texas in January 2027?
88 January races in Texas include a 5K, 66 of them on a Saturday. Houston (10), Fort Worth (9) and San Antonio (8) have the most. Coming up: Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Burnet) on Jan 1, Dash & Splash 5K (Palestine) on Jan 1, Group Run Test (Mansfield) on Jan 1, Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank (Houston) on Jan 1, La Cruda Run: 5K (Helotes) on Jan 1 and New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run (Dallas) on Jan 1. Use the 5K filter on this page to see all of them, or our 5Ks in Texas guide for the whole year.
Are there marathons in Texas in January 2027?
Yes. 4 January races include a full marathon: Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Burnet) on Jan 1, River Ranch Resolution Run (Liberty Hill) on Jan 9, Lost Pines Endurance Fest 5K to 250K (Bastrop) on Jan 16 and Great Springs Trail Race - San Marcos (San Marcos) on Jan 23.
What is the busiest race day in Texas in January?
Saturday, January 30 has the most races, with 18 on the calendar. Overall, 76 of the 105 January races are on a Saturday.
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