October Races in Texas 2026
Last updated Sep 25, 2026 · synced every morning from RunSignup
In October 2026, Texas has 377 upcoming races on the calendar in 170 cities: 303 with a 5K, 94 with a 10K, 64 with a half marathon, 9 with a full marathon and 28 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, October 10, with 72 races. 65 races have a Halloween, pumpkin or Día de los Muertos theme, and 52 races run on Halloween itself (Saturday, October 31).
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.
October races in Texas by region
Sorted by date within each region. 347 of 377 have registration open right now.
Austin & Hill Country
33 races · all Austin & Hill Country races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles for Autism Impact Virtual 5K Austin 8K · Virtual · Walk | Thu, Oct 1 | Austin | 8K, Virtual, Walk | Details |
| Chilly Cheeks McDade 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | McDade | 5K | Details |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin San Marcos Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | San Marcos | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Oh My Guad! 5K Beer Run New Braunfels 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | New Braunfels | 5K | Register |
| Steps For Ezra Leander 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3– Sun, Oct 4 | Leander | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Buda/Kyle, TX Buda Kyle Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Buda Kyle | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| PinkStrong Ride Hutto Ultra · Cycling | Sun, Oct 4 | Hutto | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| Trinity Youth and Family Triathlon Benefiting Colin's Hope Round Rock Kids · Short · Multisport | Sun, Oct 4 | Round Rock | Kids, Short, Multisport | Register |
| Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra (Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing) Bastrop 5K · 8K · 10K · 10 Miles · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Ruck | Sat, Oct 10– Sun, Oct 11 | Bastrop | 5K, 8K, 10K, 10 Miles, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Ruck | Register |
| Corks + Caps Wine/Beer Festival and 5K Dripping Springs 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Dripping Springs | 5K | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (41) Pflugerville 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Pflugerville | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Hope Alliance Survive. Thrive. Prevent 5K Run/Walk Hutto 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Hutto | 5K | Register |
| Texas Backyard Ultra Series Bastrop Ultra · Trail | Sat, Oct 10 | Bastrop | Ultra, Trail | Register |
| 2026 St. Louis St. Vincent DePaul Friends of The Poor Walk Austin Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Austin | Walk | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (42) Austin 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 17 | Austin | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck Burnet Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Trail · Ruck | Sat, Oct 17 | Burnet | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Trail, Ruck | Register |
| Spooky Sprint-Austin Del Valle Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 17 | Del Valle | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| TORS Race 3 - WARDA Warda Kids · Cycling | Sat, Oct 17– Sun, Oct 18 | Warda | Kids, Cycling | Register |
| Perissos Vineyard Haunted Wine Run 5k Burnet 5K | Sun, Oct 18 | Burnet | 5K | Register |
| Bikes & Beers Austin Austin Ultra · Cycling | Sat, Oct 24 | Austin | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| CTX Wrestling Presents: Mats to Mud Obstacle 5K + Youth 1 Mile Hutto Kids · 5K · OCR | Sat, Oct 24 | Hutto | Kids, 5K, OCR | Register |
| Fields of Gold 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 12 Hour • 10K • 5K Marble Falls 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Ruck | Sat, Oct 24 | Marble Falls | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Ruck | Register |
| Mujeres and Marigolds Smithville 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Oct 24– Sun, Oct 25 | Smithville | 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| ATX Taco Challenge Austin 5K | Sun, Oct 25 | Austin | 5K | Register |
| Lost Souls Trail Run Smithville 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sun, Oct 25 | Smithville | 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Spooky Sprint - San Antonio New Braunfels Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 25 | New Braunfels | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| 2026 Walk for Sickle Cell Austin Austin Short · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Austin | Short, Walk | Register |
| Austin County CattleWomen Ranch Run Cat Spring Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 31 | Cat Spring | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Del Valle 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Del Valle | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| JUNTOS! One Community Día de los Muertos 5K Austin Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Austin | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Miles For Smiles - 5K, 10K, Kids Candy Dash New Braunfels Kids · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 31 | New Braunfels | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Del Valle 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Del Valle | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| River Chase 5K Fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops New Braunfels 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | New Braunfels | 5K, Walk | Register |
Dallas–Fort Worth
86 races · all Dallas–Fort Worth races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlake Showdown 5K Series Fall Season Southlake 5K | Thu, Oct 1– Thu, Dec 10 | Southlake | 5K | Register |
| Sigma Nu Pickleball Fundraiser Fort Worth Virtual | Fri, Oct 2 | Fort Worth | Virtual | Register |
| 2026 MK5K® Addison 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Addison | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Details |
| 2026 North Texas Celebrate Life 5K Denton 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Denton | 5K, Walk | Register |
| 9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run Garland Short | Sat, Oct 3 | Garland | Short | Register |
| Audie Murphy Hero Run 5K Farmersville 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Farmersville | 5K | Register |
| Community Storehouse Run in the Dark 1 Mile Fun Run, 5k & Fall Market Keller Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Keller | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Fort Worth Abroad Monster Dash & Beer Mile Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon Irving 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3– Tue, Oct 6 | Irving | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Virtual | Register |
| Mending Minds 5k and 1 Mile University Park 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | University Park | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Miles for Meals 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels of Eastland Eastland Kids · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Eastland | Kids, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Race for Lily Grace Dallas Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Dallas | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Rahr Brewing Company Oktoberfest 5K Fort Worth 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Fort Worth | 5K | Register |
| Run with Purpose Sulphur Springs 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Sulphur Springs | 5K | Register |
| Sister to Sister Fitness Festival 2026 Cedar Hill 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | Cedar Hill | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| SPREAD THE LOVE 5K & FUN/RUN WALK, 8:00 A.M. Fort Worth 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Fort Worth | 5K | Details |
| Step Up for Seniors 5K Granbury 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Granbury | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Strides for Strength Mansfield 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Mansfield | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Flower Mound, TX Double Oak Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Double Oak | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Playtri Fort Worth Triathlon & Run-Bike-Run II. Fort Worth Virtual · Multisport | Sun, Oct 4 | Fort Worth | Virtual, Multisport | Register |
| Girls Who Run DFW Goes Virtual Argyle 5K · 10K · Virtual | Fri, Oct 9 | Argyle | 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Martin House Miler Fort Worth Ultra | Fri, Oct 9– Sun, Oct 11 | Fort Worth | Ultra | Register |
| Beer City Half Fort Worth Fort Worth Short · 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | Short, 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Best Southwest Community Health & Wellness Event Duncanville 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Duncanville | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Big Pig Cancer Foundation : Ray Porter Memorial 6 Hour Endurance Race & Fundraiser Denton Kids · Cycling | Sat, Oct 10 | Denton | Kids, Cycling | Details |
| Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Crazy Water 5K Mineral Wells 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Mineral Wells | 5K | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas Dallas Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Dallas | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Double Trouble - 5K & 10K Grapevine 5K · 10K · 15K | Sat, Oct 10 | Grapevine | 5K, 10K, 15K | Register |
| El Centro 5k Fort Worth 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | 5K, Fun Run | Details |
| Hot Flash 5K Walk/Run Midlothian 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Midlothian | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Monster Kids Triathlon Keller Kids · Multisport | Sat, Oct 10 | Keller | Kids, Multisport | Register |
| Peticolas Running Club Social Run/Walk - OctoBEER Dallas 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Dallas | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Powered to Move All Abilities Superhero Run 5k and Fun Run - Walk, Run, Wheelchair/Handcycle Roll Plano 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Plano | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K & 1Mile Grand Prairie 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Grand Prairie | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN 5K & FUN RUN Pilot Point 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Pilot Point | 5K | Details |
| The Great Pumpkin Dash Waxahachie 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Waxahachie | 5K, Walk | Register |
| The Mammoth Trail Run 2026 - 100K / 50K / 25K / 10K / 5K and Mighty Mammoth 1K Kids Dash Glen Rose Short · 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10– Sun, Oct 11 | Glen Rose | Short, 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail, Fun Run | Register |
| Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Under The Bridge 5K/10K Benefit Race Fort Worth Kids · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| We Love Teachers 5K - Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Fort Worth | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Monster Triathlon Keller Multisport | Sun, Oct 11 | Keller | Multisport | Register |
| Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 11 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Tarleton State 19th Annual Homecoming 5K Stephenville 5K · Virtual | Sun, Oct 11 | Stephenville | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| CASA of Wise & Jack Counties - The Great Decatur Dash and Bash Decatur Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Decatur | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Coffee Run 5K & 10K Mansfield 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 17 | Mansfield | 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| FFF5K Social Run/Walk with Community Beer Company - October Dallas 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Dallas | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Light The Night With Hope Heath 1 Mile · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Heath | 1 Mile, Walk | Register |
| Love Never Ends Trail Run Mt Pleasant 5K · 10 Miles · Ultra · Trail · Virtual · Walk · Ruck | Sat, Oct 17– Sun, Oct 18 | Mt Pleasant | 5K, 10 Miles, Ultra, Trail, Virtual, Walk, Ruck | Register |
| Miles That Matter - Steps for Strength Rowlett Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Rowlett | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| MuddPie 5k Fun Run Cisco 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Cisco | 5K | Register |
| NIGHT NATION RUN - DALLAS Arlington 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Arlington | 5K | Register |
| Run/Walk for a Hunger Free World Plano 5K · Trail · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Plano | 5K, Trail, Walk | Register |
| Running 4 Clean Water-PLUS 2026 Garland 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Garland | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Sick of Sickle Cell 5k Fort Worth Kids · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Fort Worth | Kids, 5K, Walk | Register |
| St. Ann Mom’s Ministry 5K & Fun Run presented by Nail & Key Coppell Short · 5K · 10K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Coppell | Short, 5K, 10K, Fun Run | Register |
| Symphony HEB Fall 5K Bedford 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Bedford | 5K | Register |
| The Trail Run at Eagle Mountain Park - 2026 Fort Worth Kids · 2 Miles · 8K · Trail | Sat, Oct 17 | Fort Worth | Kids, 2 Miles, 8K, Trail | Register |
| TXFallenPD Tribute Event Highland Village 5K · Cycling | Sat, Oct 17 | Highland Village | 5K, Cycling | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 18 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k Denton 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sun, Oct 18 | Denton | 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| NCAA Women’s Collegiate Triathlon West Regional Championship Fort Worth Multisport | Sun, Oct 18 | Fort Worth | Multisport | Register |
| UNT DALLAS GLOW RUN Dallas 5K | Fri, Oct 23 | Dallas | 5K | Register |
| 2026 12th Annual Running of the Bulldogs Fun Run Mckinney 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Mckinney | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| 633 Run Little Elm 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Little Elm | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run | Register |
| Lace Up For Lisa Burleson 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Burleson | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Paws Colinas 5k-9 Presented by Las Colinas Association Irving 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 24 | Irving | 5K, Virtual | Details |
| Purple Dress Run Mansfield 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 24 | Mansfield | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Run Like A Fool! 5K/10K Whitewright 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 24 | Whitewright | 5K, 10K | Details |
| The Amazing Spooktacular 5K & Monster 1-Mile Presented by Fuel City Mesquite 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Mesquite | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler The Colony 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | The Colony | 5K | Register |
| Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra Decatur Ultra | Sat, Oct 24 | Decatur | Ultra | Register |
| 17th Annual 5K For Coppell Special Olympics Coppell 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Coppell | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| 9th Annual Lakeside 5K and Family Fun Run and Trunk or Treat Benefiting Ally's Wish Flower Mound 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Flower Mound | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Camino De Los Muertos Lewisville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Oct 31– Sun, Nov 1 | Lewisville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Dyslexia Dash - 3+ Mile Run or Walk Westlake 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Westlake | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Haunted Hustle Grand Prairie 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Grand Prairie | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| McKinney Monster Dash 5K Mckinney 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Mckinney | 5K | Details |
| PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Plano Pacers Boo Scoot 5K/10K and Free Kids 1K Plano 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 31 | Plano | 5K, 10K | Details |
| Race Towards Purpose 5k Mansfield 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Mansfield | 5K | Register |
| Run of Remembrance Dallas 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 31 | Dallas | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Spooky Sprint- Dallas Garland Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 31 | Garland | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular Stephenville 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Stephenville | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run | Register |
Houston & Gulf Coast
75 races · all Houston & Gulf Coast races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPSG Life After Loss 5K & Fun Run Houston Short · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Thu, Oct 1– Sat, Oct 17 | Houston | Short, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Customer Service Appreciation Week - Star of Hope Houston Virtual | Fri, Oct 2– Sun, Oct 11 | Houston | Virtual | Register |
| "Love Yourself First - Masquerade" 5K Domestic Violence Run & Walk Missouri City 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Missouri City | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| 9th Annual OutRun Hunger 5K Richmond Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Richmond | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Twilight 5K Tomball 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Tomball | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| B2B Run 4 Love The Woodlands 5K · Trail | Sat, Oct 3 | The Woodlands | 5K, Trail | Register |
| Bridging the Gap Ride #7 Sugar Land Ultra · Cycling | Sat, Oct 3– Sun, Oct 4 | Sugar Land | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| Dean Granger Memorial 5K Orange Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Orange | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (40) Beaumont 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 3 | Beaumont | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Komen Houston Race for the Cure Houston 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | Houston | 5K, Virtual | Details |
| RestorationCity's Run 2 Restore Hungerford 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3– Sat, Oct 17 | Hungerford | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Run For Hope Spring 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 3 | Spring | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run | Register |
| The Official Big Pumpkin Run 2026 Port Arthur Kids · 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | Port Arthur | Kids, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Zeal Rum Runners Race Series Rosharon Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | Rosharon | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at the Flying Saucer - OctoBEER PLUS It's Halfway To Race Day! Houston 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Houston | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Walk/Run - Gulf Coast, TX Houston Short · 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Houston | Short, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Barrio Dogs Tails & Trails 2026 Houston 2 Miles · Trail · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | 2 Miles, Trail, Walk | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Galveston Galveston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Galveston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| HACEMOS HOUSTON 5K RUN & WALK Houston 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Harris County HOWL-O-WEEN Race Houston Kids · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Katy, TX (41) Katy 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Katy | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Walk | Register |
| My Place to Race - 30 Day Challenge Your Town, USA Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Your Town, USA | Virtual | Register |
| Red Bird Fun Run Huntsville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Huntsville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Sea Rim Striders FREE Fall 5K/Kids K Lumberton Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Lumberton | Kids, 5K | Register |
| SEA RIMS STRIDERS FALL 5K/Kids K STROLLER WAIVER Lumberton 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Lumberton | 5K | Register |
| Walk the Circle 5K Sugar Land 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Sugar Land | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| We Love Teachers 5K - Houston Spring 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 10 | Spring | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| 2026 HARRA Warm-Up Series Bundles (Round 2) Houston Half · Ultra | Sun, Oct 11– Sun, Oct 25 | Houston | Half, Ultra | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pearland, TX Pearland Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | Pearland | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Richmond, TX Richmond Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | Richmond | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Latitude-Fall Triathlon Port Bolivar Short · 1 Mile · Multisport | Sun, Oct 11 | Port Bolivar | Short, 1 Mile, Multisport | Register |
| Space City 10 Miler and 5k Houston 5K · 10 Miles | Sun, Oct 11 | Houston | 5K, 10 Miles | Register |
| Sugar Land Half Marathon, 10k, & Mile Sugar Land Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 11 | Sugar Land | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Breast Reconstruction Awareness Close the Loop 5K 2026 Houston 5K · Virtual · Walk | Fri, Oct 16 | Houston | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| 2026 Back the Blue 5K Deer Park 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Deer Park | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| 2026 Child Advocates 5k and 1k Superhero Run Houston Kids · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Houston | Kids, 5K, Walk | Register |
| 2026 Miles 4 Matthew 5K/10K Katy Short · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Katy | Short, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Beach Girl Triathlon Galveston Multisport | Sat, Oct 17 | Galveston | Multisport | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Houston Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 17 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Galveston Ultra Trail Galveston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Ultra · Walk · Ruck | Sat, Oct 17 | Galveston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Ultra, Walk, Ruck | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deer Park, TX (42) Deer Park 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 17 | Deer Park | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Shipley Donut Dash Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Virtual | Sat, Oct 17 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Virtual | Register |
| The Rad Race Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 17 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Huntsville Half & 10k Huntsville 10K · Half | Sun, Oct 18 | Huntsville | 10K, Half | Register |
| Toughest 10k Galveston Galveston 10K · Virtual | Sun, Oct 18 | Galveston | 10K, Virtual | Register |
| CHORD ENERGY HOUSTON CORPORATE 5K Houston 5K · Walk | Tue, Oct 20– Thu, Oct 22 | Houston | 5K, Walk | Register |
| 4th Annual Vidor Main Street Mile Vidor 1 Mile | Fri, Oct 23 | Vidor | 1 Mile | Register |
| 12th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride Houston Cycling | Sat, Oct 24 | Houston | Cycling | Register |
| Cancer Kiss My Cooley's 5K Cooley Costume Run and Superhero Dash Tomball 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Tomball | 5K | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Cypress, TX (43) Cypress 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 24 | Cypress | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| LULAC's Mariachi 5K Lake Jackson Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Lake Jackson | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Sheldon Shuffle 5K Houston 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Houston | 5K | Register |
| Spooky Sprint- Houston Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Oct 24 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Walt Cunningham Angels' Race for Space 5k/10k and Family Fun Run presented by the Ray Schlaff Family Houston 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Houston | 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Wimbledon Run, Walk, BOLT Spring 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | Spring | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Excel Adventist Academy 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Missouri City 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 25 | Missouri City | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Island Girl Triathlon and Duathlon Dayton 10 Miles · Multisport | Sun, Oct 25 | Dayton | 10 Miles, Multisport | Register |
| Savannah Memorial 5K Webster 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sun, Oct 25 | Webster | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Shark Attack at Twin Lakes Manvel Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · 5K · Swim | Sun, Oct 25 | Manvel | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, 5K, Swim | Register |
| UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K Houston 10K · Half | Sun, Oct 25 | Houston | 10K, Half | Register |
| Wallball for Warfighters Houston Virtual | Wed, Oct 28 | Houston | Virtual | Register |
| TMA 5K Run/Walk Houston 5K · Walk | Thu, Oct 29 | Houston | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Daily News Press Run - Galveston Galveston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 31 | Galveston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Kardia Pumpkin Run 2026 Houston 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run Presented by West U Smiles Houston Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Deer Park, TX (44) Deer Park 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 31 | Deer Park | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Katy, TX (44) Katy 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 31 | Katy | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Monster Mash Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Tiger Rx Run and Health Festival Houston 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | 5K | Register |
| Tiger Rx Wellness Festival and 5K Houston 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Houston | 5K | Register |
San Antonio & South Texas
50 races · all San Antonio & South Texas races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October Mile-A-Day Challenge San Antonio Virtual | Thu, Oct 1 | San Antonio | Virtual | Register |
| Frio Trio - Zero Edition Leakey Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10 Miles · Half · Ultra · Trail · Cycling | Fri, Oct 2– Sat, Oct 3 | Leakey | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10 Miles, Half, Ultra, Trail, Cycling | Register |
| 149th Fighter Wing Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Lackland A F B 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Lackland A F B | 5K | Register |
| 2026 Walk for Sickle Cell San Antonio San Antonio Short · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | Short, Walk | Register |
| Britta's Chase 5K San Antonio Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kids Dash San Antonio Kids · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Kiolbassa’s Sauerkraut Bend – The Wurst 5K Run in Texas San Antonio 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| SAAF Run/Walk: 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk San Antonio Kids · 2 Miles · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | Kids, 2 Miles, 5K, Walk | Register |
| StMU 5K for the Neighborhood San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| Urban Legend 5K San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | San Antonio | 5K | Details |
| Cleftstrong 5K & Kids Fun Run San Antonio Kids · 5K · Fun Run | Sun, Oct 4 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K, Fun Run | Details |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - San Antonio Live Oak Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 4 | Live Oak | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| New Momentum - THE HANDOFF San Antonio 10K | Sun, Oct 4 | San Antonio | 10K | Register |
| IAAP 1-Mile Time Trial San Antonio 1 Mile | Wed, Oct 7 | San Antonio | 1 Mile | Register |
| Battle of Hillotes: 13.1, 10K, 5K Helotes Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Helotes | Half | Details |
| Blessed Sacrament Academy 5K Walk/Run San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| JBSA-Randolph Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk and Resource Fair Randolph A F B 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Randolph A F B | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Just a Little 5K Leakey 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Leakey | 5K | Register |
| Paint the Parkway Pink San Antonio Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | San Antonio | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| World Mental Health Day 5K - San Antonio, TX San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| Harvest Trot 5K Walk/Run San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Kids Run SARR Training Program San Antonio Kids · 5K | Sun, Oct 11 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Pretty Strong in PINK 2026 Laredo 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | Laredo | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Greater Helotes Little League 5K San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Jubilee Joy Fest 5K Walk/Run San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Details |
| Paloween Hustle 5k/10k and 1-Mile Family Fun Run in Honor of Samantha Tapia San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 17 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Run the Mission: Race to End Tuberculosis San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cibolo/Schertz, TX Cibolo Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 18 | Cibolo | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| STEPS FORWARD 5K & WALK Laredo 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 18 | Laredo | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Cactus Rose Endurance Trail Race Bandera Kids · 1 Mile · 8K · Ultra · Trail · Ruck | Fri, Oct 23– Sat, Oct 24 | Bandera | Kids, 1 Mile, 8K, Ultra, Trail, Ruck | Register |
| Soles Walking 4 Souls Walk-A-Thon San Antonio Short · Virtual · Walk | Fri, Oct 23 | San Antonio | Short, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| 4th Annual Ima's Home 5K Run/Walk Helotes 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Helotes | 5K | Details |
| Baptist Health System Family Day and 5K Fun Run San Antonio 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | San Antonio | 5K, Fun Run | Details |
| Calaverita Run 5K & Family Walk San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Cowboy Fellowship 5K Fun Run Pleasanton Kids · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Pleasanton | Kids, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Miles for Miracles 5k San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| SA Swift XC Classic San Antonio 1 Mile · 2 Miles · 5K · Trail | Sat, Oct 24 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 2 Miles, 5K, Trail | Register |
| SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run San Antonio 5K · 10K · 25K · Ultra · Trail · Virtual | Sat, Oct 24 | San Antonio | 5K, 10K, 25K, Ultra, Trail, Virtual | Register |
| 16th Annual Día de los Muertos: 5K Run/Walk: San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 25 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Alamo City XC Halloween Meet San Antonio 1 Mile · 2 Miles | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 2 Miles | Register |
| Back the Badge 5K Boerne 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | Boerne | 5K | Register |
| Coconut 5k Run/Walk San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Dia De Los Muertos Not-So-Fun Run Selma Kids · 1 Mile · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Selma | Kids, 1 Mile, Walk | Register |
| Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| HalloWine Run by Culinaria San Antonio 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 5K | Register |
| Nightmare on N. St. Mary’s Street 5k Run/ Walk San Antonio 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 5K, Walk | Register |
| PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| The 6th Annual I CAN’T BEXAR ANOTHER RUN 0.5K is coming! San Antonio’s ORIGINAL 0.5K!!! San Antonio Short · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | San Antonio | Short, Walk | Register |
West Texas & El Paso
23 races · all West Texas & El Paso races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfellow AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial 9K Run San Angelo | Fri, Oct 2 | San Angelo | — | Register |
| 2026 Mogadishu Mile 10K/5K/Fun Run (Ranger Memorial Triad) El Paso Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | El Paso | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Junior Leadership Run 5K presented by Pointe Homes El Paso Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | El Paso | Kids, 5K | Register |
| El Paso Runners Foundation 10K El Paso 10K | Sun, Oct 4 | El Paso | 10K | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Midland, TX Midland Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Midland | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · 8K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Walk | Register |
| Relay For Life of Mitchell County 5K Colorado City 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Colorado City | 5K | Register |
| Franklin High School Wrestling 5K Run/1 mile walk El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Ready Set Glow 5k Abilene Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sun, Oct 11 | Abilene | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Energy City Race Midland Kids · 5K · 10K · Half · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Midland | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half, Fun Run | Register |
| MARFA 100 Marfa Ultra · Cycling | Sat, Oct 17 | Marfa | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| Mission Possible 5k & 1k Family Fun Run Odessa Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Odessa | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| PowerGames 5K Race El Paso 5K | Sun, Oct 18 | El Paso | 5K | Register |
| St. Clement's School Wildcat Mile El Paso 1 Mile | Fri, Oct 23 | El Paso | 1 Mile | Register |
| Run to Your Calling El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Sheriff’s Zombie Run El Paso 2 Miles | Sat, Oct 24 | El Paso | 2 Miles | Register |
| Spartan 300 Run El Paso 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | El Paso | 5K | Details |
| St. Patrick's School Dash 5K and 1 mile El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Super Luke 5K and Kids’ Fun Run Goldthwaite Kids · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Goldthwaite | Kids, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Annual Physical Therapy Run, Walk and Roll Event El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sun, Oct 25 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Panther Prowl Haunted Color Run Odessa Short | Fri, Oct 30 | Odessa | Short | Register |
| Dia de los Muertos 5K El Paso 5K | Sat, Oct 31 | El Paso | 5K | Register |
| Dia de los Muertos 5k Run / 1mi Walk - SISD x Aetna Health Expo 2026 El Paso 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | El Paso | 5K, Walk | Register |
Panhandle & Lubbock
15 races · all Panhandle & Lubbock races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk Across Texas 2026 Panhandle Ultra · Virtual · Walk | Thu, Oct 1 | Panhandle | Ultra, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| 4th Annual Paint the Downtown 5K Plainview 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual | Sat, Oct 3 | Plainview | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Dino Dash 5K Wichita Falls Kids · Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Wichita Falls | Kids, Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| McCool Academy 1 Mile Lubbock 1 Mile | Sat, Oct 10 | Lubbock | 1 Mile | Register |
| Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K Lubbock Kids · 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Lubbock | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Bar Z Haunted Wine Run 5k Canyon 5K | Sun, Oct 11 | Canyon | 5K | Register |
| After Dark Halloween Social Run & Rave Night Market Amarillo 2 Miles | Fri, Oct 16 | Amarillo | 2 Miles | Register |
| Home For Freedom Marathon Wichita Falls 5K · Half · Marathon · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Fri, Oct 16– Sat, Oct 17 | Wichita Falls | 5K, Half, Marathon, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Dia de Los Muertos 5k Amarillo 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Amarillo | 5K | Register |
| Six Pack Outdoors: Goodnight's Grind Clarendon Ultra · Cycling | Sat, Oct 17 | Clarendon | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| PlainviewThinkPink2026 Plainview 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Plainview | 5K | Register |
| TeaN'ergy Trick or Trot 2026 Lubbock 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Lubbock | 5K | Register |
| Lubbock Marathon Lubbock Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon | Sun, Oct 25 | Lubbock | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon | Details |
| Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run & Walk 2026 Iowa Park 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Iowa Park | 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| sirens and sneakers 5k/10k and fun run Amarillo 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Amarillo | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
East Texas & Piney Woods
27 races · all East Texas & Piney Woods racesCentral Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)
31 races · all Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Texas Gravel Champs Whitney Cycling | Sat, Oct 3 | Whitney | Cycling | Register |
| Dime Box Mini Marathon Dime Box 2 Miles · 5K · 10K · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Dime Box | 2 Miles, 5K, 10K, Walk | Details |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 3 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Lions on the Leon Captain "D" Dash for "Sight" 5K Run/Walk Belton 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Belton | 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Belton, TX Belton Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 4 | Belton | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Mona Gloff Invitational Hamilton 2 Miles · 5K | Wed, Oct 7 | Hamilton | 2 Miles, 5K | Details |
| 84 Runners/Shipley 5K Donut Dash Woodway 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Woodway | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (41) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Hunters Moon "Hooves & Heels" Run - 5K, 3K & 1K - Calvert, TX Calvert Kids · 2 Miles · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Calvert | Kids, 2 Miles, 5K, Walk | Register |
| MK5K Killeen Killeen 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Killeen | 5K | Register |
| Running With The Bulls Waco 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 10 | Waco | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Trailway Trail Race Somerville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Trail · Ruck | Sat, Oct 10 | Somerville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Trail, Ruck | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Waco Waco Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 11 | Waco | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Waco, TX Waco Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sun, Oct 11 | Waco | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| The Active Texan Triathlon Bryan Multisport | Sun, Oct 11 | Bryan | Multisport | Register |
| Barrow Volksride 2026 Salado Ultra · Cycling | Sat, Oct 17 | Salado | Ultra, Cycling | Register |
| Brick House Multi-Sport Festival! Featuring: Triathlon, Duathlon, Kids Tri, & Adventure Race! Navasota Kids · Multisport | Sat, Oct 17– Sun, Oct 18 | Navasota | Kids, Multisport | Register |
| Christ The King Friends Of The Poor Walk Belton 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Belton | 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 17 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Rotary Monster Dash Harker Heights Kids · 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Harker Heights | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Run Local powered by Germania Insurance Brenham 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Brenham | 5K | Details |
| TEEF Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Tiny Trojan 100-Yard Dash Troy Short · 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Troy | Short, 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| BNTH@W Zombie Fun Run/ walk Belton 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Belton | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (43) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 24 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Killeen, TX Harker Heights Short · 1 Mile · 2 Miles · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | Harker Heights | Short, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, Walk | Register |
| Pumpkinpalooza Trail Run College Station Kids · 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Oct 24 | College Station | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Waco Run Tour - CASA Color Run Waco 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Waco | 5K | Register |
| Zombie Run Gatesville | Fri, Oct 30 | Gatesville | — | Register |
| Academie Musique's Boo Run 5K & Fun Run Temple 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Temple | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Chupacabra Trail Run Waco 5K · 15K · Trail · Virtual | Sat, Oct 31 | Waco | 5K, 15K, Trail, Virtual | Register |
| Mt. McLane 5K and Fun Run Waco 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 31 | Waco | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley
36 races · all Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K Mcallen 5K · Virtual | Fri, Oct 2– Sun, Oct 4 | Mcallen | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Faith, Hope and Love 5k Weslaco 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Weslaco | 5K | Register |
| Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk Mcallen 5K | Sat, Oct 3 | Mcallen | 5K | Details |
| Jesus Saves 5k Run Pharr 1 Mile · 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Pharr | 1 Mile, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Run For Valentin 5k Mission 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 3 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| 17th Annual Mission Pink 5K Run/ Walk Mission 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Mission | 5K, Walk | Register |
| 2026 Citizens Run Against Cancer Half Marathon & 5K Victoria 5K · Half | Sat, Oct 10 | Victoria | 5K, Half | Register |
| 2026 Miracle League Toughest Mile Corpus Christi 1 Mile · Multisport | Sat, Oct 10 | Corpus Christi | 1 Mile, Multisport | Details |
| Cornerstone Orthopedic Institute Inaugural Motion is Medicine 5k Run/Walk Edinburg 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Edinburg | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Fright Nite 5K Mcallen 5K | Sat, Oct 10 | Mcallen | 5K | Details |
| Monsters In My Mind 5k Mission 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 10 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Queen City Trail Run Weslaco Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 10 Miles · Trail · Ruck | Sat, Oct 10 | Weslaco | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 10 Miles, Trail, Ruck | Register |
| Texas Roots (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) Mission 1 Mile · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 10 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Tiny's Palm Mile - Time Trial Brownsville 1 Mile | Sat, Oct 10 | Brownsville | 1 Mile | Register |
| Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sun, Oct 11 | Corpus Christi | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Hidalgo County 4-H Glow Run Clover 5K & Fun Run Edinburg 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sun, Oct 11 | Edinburg | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| 14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Run, Ride Mcallen 5K · 8K · Walk | Sat, Oct 17 | Mcallen | 5K, 8K, Walk | Register |
| 1st Annual 5K Stronger Than Yesterday San Juan 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | San Juan | 5K | Register |
| 2nd Annual Run Baby Run 5K Mcallen 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 17 | Mcallen | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Details |
| Dobie Dash Mcallen Short · 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Mcallen | Short, 5K | Register |
| Run for Rotary 5k Elsa 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Elsa | 5K | Register |
| Too Precious To Forget Refugio 5K | Sat, Oct 17 | Refugio | 5K | Register |
| Her Fight is Our Fight 5K Benefit Edinburg 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sun, Oct 18 | Edinburg | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Hey Cupcake 5k Pharr Kids · 5K | Sun, Oct 18 | Pharr | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Alzheimer's Awareness 5k Run/Walk Edinburg 5K · Walk | Sat, Oct 24 | Edinburg | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Bats and Bases 5K Run Pharr 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Pharr | 5K | Register |
| Leo Aguilar & LFCISD 5K Walk/Run for Fun and Community Health Fair Los Fresnos 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Los Fresnos | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Nightmare on Cage Blvd. 5K Pharr 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Pharr | 5K | Register |
| Spartan Fitness Breast Cancer 5K Roma 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Roma | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| St. Joseph Catholic School Jack-O-Lantern Jog Yoakum Kids · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Oct 24 | Yoakum | Kids, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Zombie 5K Run Harlingen 5K | Sat, Oct 24 | Harlingen | 5K | Register |
| 13th Annual Boo Bash Triathlon Portland Multisport | Sun, Oct 25 | Portland | Multisport | Register |
| Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions Mercedes Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sun, Oct 25 | Mercedes | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| RGRH 8th Annual Spooktacular Stroke Awareness 5K Mcallen 5K · Walk | Sun, Oct 25 | Mcallen | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Miles For Hope 5k Weslaco 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Oct 31 | Weslaco | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Monster Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Weslaco 1 Mile · 5K · 10K | Sat, Oct 31 | Weslaco | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K | Details |
Elsewhere in Texas
1 race| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tejas Trails 2026 PACER Registration Central Texas Ultra · Trail | Sat, Oct 24– Sat, Nov 14 | Central Texas | Ultra, Trail | Register |
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Halloween races in Texas
65 October races in 45 cities have a Halloween, pumpkin or Día de los Muertos theme in their name, and 14 of them include a kids' race. 52 races are on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026. They include Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (41) (Pflugerville), Fort Worth Abroad Monster Dash & Beer Mile (Fort Worth), Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (40) (Beaumont), 16th Annual Día de los Muertos: 5K Run/Walk: (San Antonio) and Sheriff’s Zombie Run (El Paso).
Why run a race in October
Fall racing gets going. October is when the Texas fall season picks up after the summer heat. Mornings are usually milder than in September, but October can still be warm, especially in South Texas and along the coast. Check the forecast the week of the race.
It is one of the busiest months on the calendar. 377 races fill the Texas calendar this October, and 290 of them are on Saturdays, so most weekends offer a choice of distances within driving distance of every major metro.
It sets up the rest of the season. An October 10K or half marathon works well as a tune-up for a goal race later in the fall. Browse the November races and December races to plan ahead.
How to choose an October race
- Start with the distance. Use the filters above: of 377 races, 303 with a 5K, 94 with a 10K, 64 with a half marathon, 9 with a full marathon and 28 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. 347 of 377 October races are open for registration now. Many races raise entry fees in tiers as race day approaches; each race page shows the current fee.
- Pick a theme, or skip it. 65 races have a Halloween or Día de los Muertos theme, which often means costumes and kids' races. Use the Halloween filter to find them, or skip them if you want a straight race.
- Confirm the details. Start times, course and packet pickup come from the organizer; always confirm on the official race page before you travel.
October races in Texas: FAQ
How many races are there in Texas in October 2026?
In October 2026, Texas has 377 upcoming races on the calendar in 170 cities: 303 with a 5K, 94 with a 10K, 64 with a half marathon, 9 with a full marathon and 28 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, October 10, with 72 races. 65 races have a Halloween, pumpkin or Día de los Muertos theme, and 52 races run on Halloween itself (Saturday, October 31).
Are there Halloween races in Texas?
Yes. 65 October races in Texas have a Halloween, pumpkin or Día de los Muertos theme, including Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (41) (Pflugerville) on Oct 10, Fort Worth Abroad Monster Dash & Beer Mile (Fort Worth) on Oct 3, Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (40) (Beaumont) on Oct 3, 16th Annual Día de los Muertos: 5K Run/Walk: (San Antonio) on Oct 25 and Sheriff’s Zombie Run (El Paso) on Oct 24. 52 races are on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.
What half marathons are in Texas in October 2026?
64 October races in Texas include a half marathon, including Frio Trio - Zero Edition (Leakey) on Oct 2, Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin (San Marcos) on Oct 3, Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (40) (Beaumont) on Oct 3, Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40) (Temple) on Oct 3, Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Longview, TX (40) (Longview) on Oct 3 and Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon (Irving) on Oct 3. Use the Half filter on this page to see all of them.
Are there marathons in Texas in October 2026?
Yes. 9 October races include a full marathon: Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Longview, TX (40) (Longview) on Oct 3, Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon (Irving) on Oct 3, Autumn Harvest 50K • 20-Miler • 10-Miler • 5-Miler • Full • Half • 10K • 5K • Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra (Last Runner & Last Rucker Standing) (Bastrop) on Oct 10, Trailway Trail Race (Somerville) on Oct 10, Home For Freedom Marathon (Wichita Falls) on Oct 16, Inks Lake Trail Run/Ruck (Burnet) on Oct 17, Shipley Donut Dash (Houston) on Oct 17, Fields of Gold 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon & Ruck • 12 Hour • 10K • 5K (Marble Falls) on Oct 24 and Lubbock Marathon (Lubbock) on Oct 25.
What is the busiest race day in Texas in October?
Saturday, October 10 has the most races, with 72 on the calendar. Overall, 290 of the 377 October races are on a Saturday.