Texas · 50K · 5K · 1K
Galveston Ultra Trail
Galveston Ultra Trail is a 50K, 5K and 1K event held in Galveston, Texas. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Galveston, TX
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Distances
- 50K, 5K, 1K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- trailracingovertexas.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
About the Galveston Ultra Trail
🌊 GALVESTON ULTRA TRAIL 📍 Galveston Island | Texas 📅 October 17, 2026 The Galveston Ultra Trail by Trail Racing Over Texas brings a one-of-a-kind trail running experience to the Texas coast—where the trail is pure shoreline. This is not your typical road race and not your typical trail race. Run, walk, or ruck along miles of open beach with distances for every level—from your first 5K to a full 50K point-to-point ultra across the island. With the Gulf at your side, sunri…
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- Inaugural running (Oct 2026) -- no runner reviews exist yet; race_review_syntheses intentionally not populated.
More 5Ks in Texas
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
More races in Galveston
More upcoming races in Texas
Keep exploring
- All races in Texas
- 5Ks in Texas 487 upcoming races
- 10Ks in Texas 276 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Texas 122 upcoming races
- Marathons in Texas 36 upcoming races
- 5Ks in the United States 6,000 upcoming races
- October races in Texas
- 5Ks in Oklahoma 78 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Arkansas 73 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Louisiana 79 upcoming races
- 5Ks in New Mexico 38 upcoming races
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Galveston Ultra Trail: common questions
- When is the Galveston Ultra Trail?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Galveston Ultra Trail held?
- In Galveston, Texas.
- What distances does the Galveston Ultra Trail offer?
- 50K, 5K and 1K.
- How many people run the Galveston Ultra Trail?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Galveston Ultra Trail?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Galveston Ultra Trail?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Galveston Ultra Trail start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Galveston Ultra Trail?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface.
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.