The Ultimate List of 2026 Mud Runs & Obstacle Course Races in Texas
- Anabel Cruz
- 3 days ago
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Your Full DFW Guide to the Biggest OCR Events - and How to Train for Them with AqilFitness Training Solutions
If you’re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and craving something exciting, gritty, and wildly fun to train for - 2026 is PACKED with mud runs and obstacle course races that are perfect for beginners, families, and advanced OCR athletes.
Whether you're in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Irving, Mansfield, Grapevine, Dallas, or Fort Worth, this guide lays out every major race happening across Texas - especially in DFW - so you can start planning your training and picking your events early.
At AqilFitness Training Solutions, we help athletes of all levels prepare for races like Spartan, Savage Race, Mud Factor, Tough Mudder, and more. So if you’re ready to run, climb, crawl, carry, and conquer obstacles this year, this is where you start.
Let’s break down the full 2026 schedule.
Why Mud Runs & OCR Events Are Exploding in Texas
Texas has become one of the strongest OCR markets in the country. The reasons are simple:
✔ Mild winters → longer race season
✔ Huge fitness-minded population
✔ Venues perfect for obstacle building
✔ Big national brands bringing their race weekends here
✔ Fun for both adults AND families
From 5Ks in the mud to full Spartan Trifecta weekends, Texas has it all.
All 2026 Obstacle Course Races & Mud Runs in Texas
Early-Year Races (February-May 2026)
Tough Mudder Austin: February 28-March 1, 2026
📍 Reveille Peak Ranch (Austin area)
A team-based, muddy, high-energy event with 5K and 15K options. Expect climbs, water obstacles, teamwork stations, and legendary Tough Mudder challenges.
Mud Factor McKinney: May 2, 2026
📍 Myers Park & Event Center, McKinney, TX
Perfect for beginners, families, and casual runners. This “Seriously Fun” 5K mud-run is one of the most accessible OCRs in north Texas and a great entry point for new athletes.
DEKA FIT Austin: May 9-10, 2026
📍 Austin, TX
A hybrid fitness event like HYROX - a fast-paced challenge for runners, lifters, and functional athletes.
Spartan Race Austin: May 16-17, 2026
📍 Burnet, TX
Classic Spartan terrain, obstacles, carries, spear throws, and everything OCR athletes love.
Muddy Dash Dallas Fort Worth: May 23, 2026
📍 Village Creek Motocross Park, Fort Worth, TX
A family-friendly mud run coming right to the DFW metroplex. This is the ultimate “get messy and have fun” event without pressure or complicated obstacles. If you’re looking for a fun day with friends, coworkers, or family - this one delivers.
Late-Year Races (Fall 2026 - October)
Savage Race Dallas: October 10, 2026
📍 Grandview, TX
One of the most exciting obstacle-dense races in the country.Expect upper-body rigs, water sections, high-energy crowds, and a full festival atmosphere.
Spartan Race Dallas Trifecta Weekend: October 17-18, 2026
📍 Twin Canyons Ranch, Granbury, TX
This is THE race weekend that OCR athletes circle on the calendar. A full Trifecta Weekend means:
Sprint
Super
Beast
Ultra
All packed into one massive event.
If you’re in DFW, this is as local and as epic as it gets.
Additional Statewide Races Worth Considering
ThunderDash Mud Run: September 2026 (TBD)
📍 Comfort, TX
A popular Texas mud run with both 5K and 10K options.
1000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles 5K: April 18, 2026
📍 Victoria, TX
A simple and fun introduction to obstacle-style events.
Badass Human Race: May 31, 2026
📍 El Paso, TX
A West-Texas OCR with creative obstacles.
Why Start Training Now?
Obstacle course racing requires more than running. You need:
✔ Grip strength for rigs and monkey bars
✔ Endurance for long courses
✔ Balance for beams and uneven terrain
✔ Core strength for carries and crawls
✔ Agility to move efficiently through obstacles
✔ Confidence - because mindset is everything
Most people underestimate how tough OCR can be. Training early gives you a MAJOR advantage.
How AqilFitness Training Solutions Gets You Race-Ready
Based in Grand Prairie and Irving, our coaches offer specialized OCR and hybrid training programs designed for the exact challenges these races bring.
✔ Obstacle-Specific Training
Monkey bars, walls, carries, rope climbs, balance obstacles, and conditioning.
✔ Ninja-Warrior Inspired Workouts
Great for agility, upper-body strength, balance, coordination, and endurance.
✔ Strength & Conditioning for OCR Athletes
Grip, sleds, HIIT circuits, sprints, endurance training - all built for race demands.
✔ Private 1:1 Training
Customized to your pace and your upcoming event.
✔ Small-Group OCR Training
Train with others preparing for the same races.
Whether you’re getting ready for Mud Factor, Savage, Spartan, Tough Mudder, or Muddy Dash - we’ve got you covered.
Ready to Start Training for a 2026 Mud Run or OCR?
Texas has some of the biggest and best races in the country - and the Dallas–Fort Worth scene is growing faster than ever.
If you want to feel confident, prepared, and strong on race day, AqilFitness Training Solutions is here to guide you every step of the way.