🏃 Races in Texas

Get ready to sprint through the San Antonio Zoo at the 41st Annual Zoo Relay, a fun and exciting running event in beautiful San Antonio, TX! Grab your teammates and enjoy a relay race experience like no other as you explore the zoo while getting your run in.

Head to Oak Point Recreation Center in Plano, TX for this beloved Labor Day weekend tradition that welcomes the whole family! You'll find plenty of options to choose from, including Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Splash & Dash, and Try a Tri formats, plus a dedicated Youth Triathlon with its own Splash & Dash event. Top off your race day with a festive Labor Day picnic celebration—for complete details, check out blacklandtriathlon.com.

Join the 33rd Annual Rotary Club of Katy Triathlon on Sunday, September 6, 2026, starting at 7:30 am at the Katy Boardwalk in Katy, TX, where you can choose from multiple race formats including a full triathlon (500m swim/12mi bike/3mi run), duathlon, aquabike, or dash triathlon. Compete in age group divisions ranging from 12 to 80+, plus Clydesdale (men 220+ lbs) and Athena (women 165+ lbs) divisions. All proceeds support the Rotary Club's scholarship fund for Katy ISD graduates and community initiatives.

Join the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation for this meaningful 6th Annual tribute run/walk honoring 9/11, taking place Saturday, September 5th at 7:30 a.m. starting and finishing at Fire Station 1. You'll get a custom finisher medal, chip timing, age group awards, and if you're one of the first 300 registrants, a custom race shirt (so sign up early for your size!). Packet pickup is available September 3rd-4th at Edinburg Recreation, or race morning from 6:30-7:15 a.m. at the Fire Station.

Join Houston for a heartwarming community gathering that celebrates sickle cell warriors while raising vital awareness and funds for life-changing programs like Camp Cell-A-Bration and Next Level. You'll enjoy a morning filled with family-friendly activities including a scenic walk, educational booths, live music, vendor exhibits, and a touching balloon ceremony honoring those we've lost to this disease. Your participation directly supports resources and community empowerment for kids and teens living with sickle cell disease—let's walk together toward hope and a healthier future!

Join this free community event in Longview, TX that combines prayer, walking, and running as participants of all fitness levels gather to celebrate their church's heritage while supporting health and wellness. Whether you walk, jog, or run the 5K distance, you'll be part of a meaningful morning focused on faith, unity, and community—honoring past generations while building connections with family and friends. Come comfortable and ready for an encouraging atmosphere filled with prayer and fellowship as you take steps toward personal wellness and spiritual growth.

Join the 16th Annual Bill Dodge Memorial Bay Run featuring 15K, 5K, and 2-mile walk options in Corpus Christi, TX! Register by August 15th to guarantee your medal and t-shirt, with entry fees of $40 (or $50 after August 6, 2026). You'll compete for awards in overall male and female categories, masters divisions, and five-year age groups ranging from 14-under through 70+, with prizes going to the top three finishers in each category. Pick up your race packet on Friday, September 4th between noon and 6pm at Fleet Feet Corpus Christi (1412 Airline Rd).

Head to Fort Worth this Labor Day Weekend for the 14th edition of this popular 10K and 5K event hosted by Cox Running Club along the scenic Trinity River at Woodshed Smokehouse. Every runner will take home a custom finisher medal, and if you're 21 or older, you can celebrate with a margarita after crossing the finish line. Stick around post-race to enjoy breakfast tacos, snacks, refreshments, and great community vibes at the venue.

Join the 16th Annual Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Montwood High School in El Paso—you can participate in person or virtually! Registration is $30 per person, and you can earn refunds by recruiting friends with your referral code; the first 300 registrants get a race t-shirt, plus there are medals for top finishers in multiple age categories and an award for the largest team. Packet pickup happens Friday, September 4 from 12-5 p.m. at Up and Running, or on race day from 7-7:45 a.m. at the start line (virtual participants can have packets mailed).

Head to Gatesville ISD's jogging path on Main Street & 27th Street for this friendly invitational featuring divisions for 7th & 8th grade, Junior Varsity, and Varsity boys and girls (1A-4A classification). High school races kick off at 8:00 am with a rolling schedule, while junior high gets started at 4:00 pm, with chip timing provided by Race Day Event Services and awards including team plaques and individual medals for top 10 finishers. Register online at tx.milesplit.com by 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with entry fees of $125 per team or $20 per individual (Varsity teams capped at 10 runners; MS/JH and JV teams capped at 15).

Get ready to run a timed 5K along Buffalo Bayou, the historic 53-mile waterway that's been around for 18,000 years and is where Houston was born! This welcoming event is perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of any fitness level, giving you the chance to enjoy fresh air while supporting fellow participants. Finish strong, celebrate your accomplishment, and check out the course map to prepare for race day!

Get ready to celebrate over a decade of running excellence with Edragon Productions at this budget-friendly festival in San Antonio! You'll have the flexibility to choose your own challenge—whether you're tackling a half-marathon or going all-out for a mile—making it perfect for runners of every level. Spots are limited to the first 1,000 participants, so don't miss your chance to be part of this special community event.

Get ready for an action-packed XC mountain bike experience at 29 Pines Ranch in Henderson, TX on August 30th, 2026—the opening event of the TMBRA Texas Cup series hosted by DFW Series. You'll tackle 7 miles of professionally designed trails built by Vanguard Trail Works, complete with over 200 berms, jumps, and an incredible 40-foot fly-over/fly-under feature that make this one of Texas's premier races. Make a weekend of it with onsite camping (no electrical hookups) and bring your paddleboard to cool off in the lake, plus take advantage of pre-registration discounts available until race week!

Join us for a fantastic morning of running, walking, or simply supporting an incredible cause in College Station! We'll kick things off with registration at 7am, with the action starting at 8am—and everyone's welcome to participate however works best for you. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to race day!

This free race in Waco serves as the target event for the Waco Striders Summer Training Program, featuring chip timing and post-run refreshments (though no shirts or medals—just bragging rights!). You'll need to be a Waco Striders Running Club member to participate, but you can join during registration, and the course runs from Anniversary Park to Baylor Campus via roads, then to MCC Campus on flat trails before returning to Anniversary Park. If you'd prefer to skip the second half, you have the option to run only the first leg to Baylor Campus, and remember that the course will have normal vehicular traffic since it follows the club's standard Saturday group run format.

Get ready to pound the pavement on an actual airport tarmac at this year's 5th Annual Run the Runway happening Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Midland, TX—you can choose between a competitive 5K or a leisurely 1-mile fun run, both starting early in the morning at Midland Airpark. Your entry fee covers a race shirt, finisher medal, and post-race snacks, plus you'll get free admission to Fly Into Fall, an exciting community aviation festival running from 9:00 AM with planes on display, flight simulators, activities for kids, and food vendors. Arrive by 6:00 AM for packet pickup, expect the 1-mile fun run to kick off at 7:15 AM and the 5K at 7:35 AM, with everything finishing up by 9:15 AM.

Get ready for this year's 8th Annual Corazon De Ninos Run happening in El Paso on August 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., featuring both a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk option! You can pick up your race packet on August 21st (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or August 22nd at National Furniture Liquidators on Gateway Boulevard East, and the first 3,000 registrants will receive a dri-fit shirt and bag (sizes are first-come, first-served with no exchanges available). The race offers fantastic prizes including finisher medals for all 5K and 1 Mile participants, special medals for age group and overall winners, team awards, and a drawing with $1,400 in total prizes for all participants, with age group categories ranging from 11 and under through

Lace up and head to Fort Stockton for this 5k tribute celebrating the life of Eddie Vela, a 15-year-old whose memory will live on through this special event. Whether you prefer to run or walk, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others, swap stories, and keep Eddie's spirit alive in the community. Come be part of this meaningful gathering happening in 2026!

Head out for an early morning run choosing from 10k, 5k, or 1k distances, then celebrate with brews at Katy Beer Garden in Katy, Texas—everyone gets an event shirt and medal, plus the 10k and 5k runners compete for age group awards. After your run, relax with friends while enjoying a drink, dancing to the DJ, and snapping photos at our photo booth. Walkers, dogs, and strollers are all welcome!

Join this meaningful 5K and 10K event at Veterans Memorial Park in Beeville to honor Matthew "Adam" Jimenez, with the 10K kicking off at 8:00 AM and the 5K beginning at 8:20 AM. The first 100 participants to register will receive a guaranteed shirt and medal (available on a first-come, first-served basis, though sizes aren't guaranteed), and a portion of proceeds will support a scholarship fund dedicated to this remarkable young man. Come be part of a wonderful community gathering for an important cause!

Join us for the Annual Kevin Napier Invitational, a fantastic running event taking place right here in Houston, TX! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and be part of our running community.

Join us for the 6th Annual City of Edinburg Triathlon on August 16th, 2026 at Edinburg Parks & Recreation (315 Mark S Peña Dr.), starting at 7:30 a.m. Choose your challenge: the 12 & Under division features a 100-meter swim, 4.5-mile bike, and 1-mile run, while the Recreational division (13+) and Competitive division follow the same distances with the Competitive option doubling the swim to 200 meters and the run to 2 miles plus extending the bike to 9 miles. All finishers earn a medal, competitive divisions receive age-group awards for $25, helmets are mandatory, and floatation and snorkeling devices are prohibited—plus register early since spots fill up at 320 participants and shirt sizes are limited!

Edragon SA 5k Summer Series: Race #5

Think you have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? At this Edinburg, TX 5K, you'll start with 3 lives and navigate through designated Zombie Zones where undead runners will try to tag you—losing a life each time you're caught. Use the safe areas between zones strategically to make your escape, and you'll earn a custom medal at the finish line regardless of whether you finish as a Survivor, Escapee, or Infected!