Running Races in Texas
Texas has 1,045 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. That is the 2nd-highest event count for running of any state. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in February, April, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. San Antonio leads with 127 races, followed by Houston (88), Fort Worth (73), and Dallas (52). The remaining 67% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Texas
Oct (170) · Sep (143) · Nov (140) · Jul (139) · Jun (124) · Aug (114) · Dec (102) · Jan (26) · Mar (26) · Feb (25) · Apr (22) · May (14)
Notable Texas events
- Chevron Houston Marathon — Houston, January 17 — full marathon (Boston-qualifier course)
Showing 24 of 1,045
Running
2 Annual Hot in Bowie Music Festival 5k Walk/Run
Bowie, TX
2 Annual Hot in Bowie Music Festival 5k Walk/Run
Running
Kosse Greyhound 5K Run-Walk
Kosse, TX
Kosse Greyhound 5K Run-Walk
Celebrate Highland Village 5K and Fun Run at Doubletree Ranch Park
9th Annual The Longest Day 5K/10K/0.5k Beer Run by Beard vs Beans
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (24)
Temple, TX
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (24)
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (24)
Pflugerville, TX
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (24)
Running
Big Rivers Splash & Dash
New Caney, TX
Big Rivers Splash & Dash
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Katy, TX (24)
Katy, TX