Houston Ultra Trail

Houston Ultra Trail takes place in Houston, Texas, on February 13, 2027, and is put on by Trail Racing Over Texas. Six trail distances go off in waves through the morning: 50 miles at 6:00 AM, 50K (31 miles) at 7:00, 25K (15.5 miles) at 7:30, 10K at 8:00, 5K at 8:30 and a kids' run at noon.

A staggered schedule like this one lets a whole range of runners share the same trails, from a first 5K on soft ground to a 50-mile day. If you are stepping up to the 50K, the key sessions are back-to-back long runs on weekends and practice eating on the move; the 25K sits comfortably within a half-marathon build with a couple of longer trail outings added. Whichever distance you pick, run the early miles slower than road pace and let the terrain set the rhythm.