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Event Description
Run the Wild: A Summer Trail Running Celebration, Sunday July 26, 2026 at Memorial Park — a community trail running event bringing together Houston’s road, trail, ultra, and social running communities for a morning of miles, connection, and summer fun.
This is a welcoming, no-drop group run experience with guided routes, relaxed pace groups, and plenty of support along the way. Whether you are new to trails, trail-curious, training for your next ultra, or just looking for a fun community morning, this event is for you.
Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT) will be showcasing part of the route for the upcoming Houston Ultra Trail, coming to Memorial Park in February. Come preview the trails, meet other runners, ask questions, and get excited for Houston’s first big ultra trail running experience.
After the run, stick around for breakfast tacos, drinks, snacks, giveaways, socializing, and good vibes.
This event is hosted in collaboration with an incredible lineup of Houston running groups and community partners, including:
Trail Racing Over Texas — bringing trail racing, community, and the “Get off the Road” spirit to runners across Texas.
Houston Area Trail Runners / HATR — sharing a love of trail running, adventure, inclusivity, stewardship, and making new runners feel welcome and safe on the trails.
Timeless Runners — supporting runners of all paces and experience levels as they grow stronger, faster, more confident, and more connected through meaningful miles.
Houston Colosseum Runners — a Houston-based collective of road and trail runners united by community, consistency, and pushing limits together from 5Ks to 100+ mile ultras.
Freaks Come Out At Night Run Club — exploring Houston every Friday night and bringing energy, personality, and community to the running scene.
WildSense — supporting the local trail community and helping bring people together through outdoor adventure.
NeverSecond — performance nutrition built on science, clean ingredient profiles, and a simple fueling system to help runners train smarter, race stronger, and recover faster.
We are also using this event to raise money for the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC), an organization providing support, safety, and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Donations are encouraged and appreciated.
Come run, connect, give back, and celebrate Houston’s wild side with us.
Event Highlights:
- Guided group trail runs
- No-drop format
- Pace groups for different abilities
- Houston Ultra Trail route preview
- Breakfast tacos, drinks, and snacks
- Giveaways
- Community partners and run clubs
- Fundraising for HAWC
- All paces welcome
NeverSecond is a performance nutrition company built on one simple idea: athletes deserve fuel that’s backed by real science, not hype. Founded by endurance athletes and sports nutrition experts, NeverSecond creates products that are rigorously tested, precisely formulated, and designed to help runners train smarter, race stronger, and recover faster.
Our approach centers on evidence‑based nutrition, clean ingredient profiles, and a clear, easy‑to-follow fueling system that takes the guesswork out of performance. Every gel, drink mix, and recovery product is developed using the latest research and validated with elite athletes competing at the highest levels of endurance sport.
For runners, that means:
- Consistent, predictable energy
- Easy‑to-digest formulas for long miles
- Transparent labeling and no unnecessary additives
- A fueling system designed to work together seamlessly from start to finish
NeverSecond’s mission is in the name: to help every athlete — from first‑time 5K runners to world‑class ultra marathoners — perform at their best, without compromise.
We're the Houston Area Trail Runners, better known as the HATR's to most. For us trail running brings a whole new level of excitement, adventure, and connection with nature to the sport. We're always here to share that passion with the rest of the running community. Our members have a wealth of knowledge they're happy to share with you, and probably some pretty crazy stories from wild places to boot. We pride ourselves on inclusivity on the trail, support in the community, and stewardship to the land that we play in. We work hard to make sure new people always feel welcome and safe at our runs and in our company.
Houston Colosseum Runners (HCR) is a Houston-based collective of road and trail runners united by community, consistency, and pushing limits together. From 5Ks to 100+ mile ultramarathons, our runners show up at races of every distance and terrain. Whether it’s the roads, the trails, or the track, if there’s a race happening, chances are HCR is there bringing energy, support, and a passion for running.
You can catch us every Track Tuesdays for speed work sessions and Saturdays for our long runs, usually at HCA. We also collaborate with other Houston run clubs on select Sundays throughout the year. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on workouts, events, and community runs.
We are Timeless Runners and we meet on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. We provide a platform designed to help runners grow stronger, faster, and more confident in their abilities.
Whether you’re pursuing long runs, sharpening your speed on the track, or simply seeking meaningful social miles, Timeless exists to support every stage of progress. While our foundation is rooted primarily in road running, our relationships with HCA and HATRS create expanded opportunities for those pursuing trails, ultras, and new challenges beyond the pavement.
The mission is to build an environment where every runner, regardless of pace or experience, has the opportunity to thrive. We are built on faith, driven by conviction, and grounded in the assurance that trusting the process leads to growth.
Trail Racing Over Texas, better known as TROT, is a Texas-based trail running organization dedicated to creating memorable race experiences, building community, and helping runners “Get off the Road.” From beginner-friendly trail events to ultramarathons and 100-mile races, TROT brings together runners of all backgrounds through well-organized events, welcoming race-day energy, free race photos, strong volunteer support, and a deep love for the trails. At Run the Wild, TROT is excited to connect with the Houston running community, showcase part of the upcoming Houston Ultra Trail route at Memorial Park, and celebrate the people, clubs, and partners who make local trail running so special.
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Event Location
Memorial Park
1 N Picnic Ln
Houston, TX 77007 US
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