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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 23 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.
Creapure HYROX Houston is a multi-day fitness race in March 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. It features divisions for individuals, doubles, and relays, with finishers earning patches and World Championship qualification opportunities.
April 2026
This 5k obstacle course in Cuero, Texas features 12 physical challenges. The event is a fundraiser supporting veterans and first responders.
Tackle a trail run with a purpose at the 1,000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles event. Choose a standard 5K or an Obstacle 5K featuring mud pits and physical challenges at Patriot Park in Victoria. Your participation supports local community restoration e..
Test your grit in the heart of Dallas. This 5K urban Sprint challenges runners with 20 obstacles, from rope climbs to wall traverses. Finish among the skyscrapers and celebrate in the festival zone.
T.H.O.R. is a muddy 5K obstacle run in Lucy Park featuring over 20 challenges. It includes competitive, non-competitive, and kids' waves, with food and music on site. The event supports local nonprofit organizations.
May 2026
Get ready for the 5k Mud Factor obstacle run in McKinney, Texas. This all ages event features mud and obstacles at Myers Park. Separate waves are scheduled for adults and KIDZ families.
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.
Spartans converge on the Texas Hill Country for a weekend of obstacle racing at Reveille Peak Ranch. Tackle the Sprint 5K, Super 10K, or endurance Hurricane Heat events across rugged terrain of granite and cactus. The weekend also includes a kids rac..
Muddy Dash Austin is a non-competitive mud run at the Travis County Fair Grounds. Participants navigate a few miles of course with around a dozen fun, waist-deep mud obstacles. The event includes a festival area and offers both Value and VIP registra..
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
Tackle over 15 obstacles on a 5K mud run course at Three Palms Action Sports Park. The event also features a Mini Monkey Run for kids and a festival area for all participants. It takes place on August 1, 2026.
The Terrain Race in Dallas Fort Worth is a 5K obstacle course with over 15 challenges like mud, walls, and ropes. The family-friendly event also features a kids' run and a festival area. It takes place at Village Creek Motocross Park in August 2026.
September 2026
Muddy Dash - Conroe is a fun, untimed mud run with about a dozen waist-deep obstacles. It takes place at 3 Palms Action Sports Park. The event includes a finisher medal and a post-race party, with free entry for spectators.
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.