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Texas Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 21 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Texas below and join the running community at these great events!
March 2026
Tackle the Spartan Trifecta at Houston's 7iL Ranch. The rugged Texas terrain features sandy hills, forests, and creek crossings across 5k, 10k, and 21k obstacle courses. Kids races and team events are also part of the weekend.
A hybrid endurance event in El Paso combining repeated 800 m runs with ten functional fitness stations across Elite, Intermediate, and two-person team formats; live timing, hydration stations, vendors, and a spectator area are provided.
Hyrox returns to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center in March 2026. The four-day event features multiple fitness competition divisions for individuals, doubles teams, and relays. Athletes can expect a finisher's patch, live results, and an on..
April 2026
This 5k obstacle course in Cuero, Texas features 12 physical challenges. The event is a fundraiser supporting veterans and first responders.
A community trail race at Patriot Park on April 18, 2026 featuring a 5K and an Obstacle 5K with permanent structures, mud pits, vendors, and awards; proceeds benefit Restoration House Ministries support programs.
The Spartan Dallas race brings a 5K obstacle course to the heart of the city on April 18, 2026. Participants will tackle 20 challenges like rope climbs, carries, and walls amidst the urban backdrop. Finishers earn a medal, tee, and access to the post..
T.H.O.R. Texoma's Hellacious Obstacle Run in Wichita Falls on April 18, 2026 is a roughly 5K(ish) obstacle course with 20+ obstacles, food and music, plus a separate kids course for ages 4 to 12. Adult waves are open to ages 13 to 99.
May 2026
A 5K mud and obstacle run at Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney on May 2, 2026. The all-ages event runs adult and KIDZ family waves, requires a signed waiver, and charges a spectator fee with youth admitted free.
DEKA FIT Austin is a two-day hybrid fitness event featuring 10 strength and endurance zones. Athletes can compete individually, with teams, or in the multi-lap Ultra format at the Palmer Events Center.
The Austin Spartan Event Weekend brings obstacle course racing to the Texas Hill Country. Participants can tackle the 5km Sprint or 10km Super amid fields, granite, and dry creek beds at Reveille Peak Ranch. The weekend also features kids races and H..
Muddy Dash in Austin on May 16, 2026 at Travis County Fair Grounds is a few miles of mud obstacles with about a dozen waist deep mud pits. Value and VIP registration tiers are available and spectators can attend the festival area for free.
Muddy Dash Dallas Fort Worth is a fun-focused obstacle run with a dozen muddy challenges. Participants can choose between Value and VIP registration packages. The event features a free festival area for spectators and a charity program that donates a..
The Badass Human Race is an urban obstacle challenge in downtown El Paso. Participants tackle a 3-mile course featuring shipping container climbs, cold plunges, and team zones. The event includes wave starts, a festival atmosphere, and is open to any..
July 2026
A 3k obstacle course race with over 25 obstacles and a three-band penalty system, the Ultimate OCR 3K features Elite and age-group divisions, chip timing, medals and shirts for finishers, and a reported prize purse for Elite winners.
August 2026
An obstacle course event at Three Palms Action Sports Park on August 1, 2026, featuring a roughly 3-mile 5K with 15+ obstacles and a half-mile Mini Monkey for young children; packet pickup is the day before and spectators attend free.
Tackle mud, walls, and over 15 obstacles on a 5K course at Village Creek Motocross Park. A family-friendly Mini Monkey Run is also available for kids. Everyone gets a t-shirt and medal, and spectators enter for free.
September 2026
Muddy Dash Conroe is an untimed mud obstacle event on September 26, 2026 at 3 Palms Action Sports Park featuring several miles of course, about a dozen mud obstacles and waist deep pits; spectators attend free.
October 2026
Get ready for a messy adventure at Muddy Dash. This non-competitive obstacle course features a dozen waist-deep mud pits to crawl through. Expect a party atmosphere with costumes, a festival area, and a finisher medal.
The Dallas Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes over Twin Canyons Ranch with obstacle courses from a 5K Sprint to a 50K Ultra. The event includes races for kids and opportunities for spectators. Teams can race together for a shared start time and savings.