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Fort Worth Marathon

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Fort Worth
US

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Race date in 30 days: Nov 8, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Fort Worth · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: $139Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a good race for chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

ltrumpbourRan in 2019 · Finish time 3:09:35

“It was a great little race and frankly I felt I ran it way too conservatively.”

The author targeted a Boston-qualifying time at the 2019 Fort Worth Marathon, finished in 3 hours 9 minutes 35 seconds, and reflects on their race strategy.

Read the original on Reddit

roziecheeksRan in 2019 · Finish time 03:31:00

“I picked up the pace as best as I could and finished in 3:31.”

The runner ran the small course, which consisted of two laps along the sidewalk beside the Trinity River. The runner ran out of fuel at the aid station and had to walk during the second half, but sped up at the end and finished in 3 hours 31 minutes, about 90 seconds faster than the previous time.

Read the original on Reddit r/running

StreakerRan in 2011 · Finish time 7:09:25

“The temperature got into the 80's and I had to scrounge for water to make it in.”

The runner ran with a hamstring injury and finished in 7 hours 9 minutes 25 seconds. The runner wrote that most aid stations had been withdrawn after 10 miles and that water had to be found in the heat. The runner had a difficult time running along the sidewalk beside the Trinity River, but continued the record of never abandoning a race and received the official time and medal at the finish line.

Read the original on Streaker blog

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Fort Worth hosts 48th annual Cowtown Marathon

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $139

until Oct 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $119

until Oct 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $49

until Oct 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $44

until Oct 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	07:30
Half21.0975km	07:30
10K10km	07:30
5K5km	07:45
Other32.187km	07:30
Marathon Walkers42.195km	06:00

START

1501 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Finish · Google Maps

The Fort Worth Marathon takes place on 7–8 November 2026, with Farrington Field as the venue.

The marathon, half marathon and 20-mile race start at 7:30 am on 8 November, while the 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races take place the previous day.

The marathon course includes sections along the Trinity River and passes through Overton Park and the Colonial area, with a flat, fast profile.

The marathon and half marathon course are certified by USA Track & Field, and the marathon is operated as a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

The event has been held for 20 years, and after finishing, participants can attend an event at Trinity Park with food, craft beer and music.

Sunday finishers receive a 6-inch finisher belt buckle instead of finisher medal,

while Saturday 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre finishers receive a 3-inch finisher medal.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Unless you are a long-distance traveler or registering on the day, advance pickup before the race is required.
At advance pickup, you can purchase a parking pass at half price ($5).
11/4 (Wed)–11/8 (Sun), daily from 11:00–18:00 (11/6 from 12:00–18:00)

Five running stores across Tarrant County

11/4 The Runner (Arlington), 11/5 Luke's Locker (Dallas), 11/6 Bear Creek Running Co (Keller), 11/7 Fleet Feet (2600 West 7th St, Fort Worth), 11/8 Luke's Locker (Clearfork, Fort Worth)

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startFarrington Field, 1501 N University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
IC cardFort Worth's Trinity Metro runs on the GoPass mobile app, which lets riders buy tickets up to 60 days ahead…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Farrington Field, 1501 N University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Start/finish venue is Farrington Field near TCU/University Dr, with the post-race party in adjacent Trinity Park. Trinity Metro bus Route 053 (University) runs along University Dr near the venue.

Official runsignup page confirms marathon date as Sunday, November 8, 2026 (event weekend Nov 7-8, 2026), matching the provided date exactly.

Map

Getting to the finish

Farrington Field, 1501 N University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Same venue as start.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle confirmed. Nearest TEXRail commuter rail station is T&P Station in downtown Fort Worth, a few miles away, requiring a bus/bike-share connection to reach the venue.

IC card

Fort Worth's Trinity Metro runs on the GoPass mobile app, which lets riders buy tickets up to 60 days ahead and board by scanning a barcode at the farebox; the app also supports a digital wallet with stored cards or Apple Pay. Note that GoPass Tap reloadable cards were temporarily suspended in 2026 due to a security issue, so the app or cash fare (paid directly onboard, or via kiosks at Fort Worth Central Station) are the more reliable options for visitors right now.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

On November 8, the marathon, half marathon and 20-mile race start at Farrington Field.

Marathon walkers can use the 6 a.m. early start, but regular marathon runners start at 7:30 a.m. During the early start,

not all course services and aid station may be fully operational.

Choosing accommodation close to Farrington Field reduces travel on race day.

Bib can be collected from November 3 to 6 at designated locations in Arlington, Dallas, Keller and Fort Worth,

and on November 7 at Luke's Locker Clearfork in Fort Worth from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Out-of-town participants and race-day registrants can collect at Farrington Field on November 8 from 6 to 7 a.m.,

so arrive early.

If you register by October 14 you will receive a personalized bib, and after October 15 shirt size choices may be limited.

There may be sleeveless, long-sleeve and short-sleeve options, so it is best to register early to get the clothing you want.

Times are local to Fort Worth. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Fort Worth - Medical Center, Tx

Hotel · 1.3km

9.3/10(156)

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Fort Worth: Stockyards History Tour Pub Crawl

$45

Fort Worth Marathon

About Fort Worth Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run