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The Cowtown Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Fort Worth
US

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Race date in 147 days: Feb 28, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Fort Worth · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $136.97Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Feb 28, 2027 · Entry ~ Feb 26, 2027

2026Date Mar 1, 2026 · Entry ~ Feb 27, 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.

It is a competition weekend event starting from the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, and half marathon, Full, and Ultra are held on Sunday.

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.

3 race reports

LianaRan in 2019 · Finish time 3:50:29

“I ended up crossing at 3:50:29.”

Liana went out fast chasing an early Boston-qualifying time, but thigh and foot pain slowed her second half. She said the start and finish-line operations ran smoothly.

Read the original on Run To Munch

debbiegelberRan in 2019 · Finish time 4:01:33

“At mile 26, there was yet one more hill!”

The runner ran the 2019 Cowtown full marathon instead of doing a long training run and finished in 4:01:33. The runner faced a strong headwind on the Trinity River park section from miles 22 to 25, and there were times when water was missed because the aid station was short. The runner was satisfied with the indoor waiting area, the food after the finish, and the merchandise.

Read the original on debrunsto50

DavidRan in 2017 · Finish time 3:49:33

“I also ran negative splits by about three minutes.”

The runner started the 2017 Fort Worth Cowtown full marathon, checking the stiffness in the runner's hamstring. After passing the halfway point, the runner set a goal and increased the pace in the second half, finishing in 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 33 seconds. The Stockyards section and enthusiastic volunteers made a strong impression.

Read the original on Goal-Oriented Runner

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 Cowtown Half Marathon 2025 🤠 | running a 9-min pr!!!

Brianna Stone

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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 $136.97

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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 07:00

Time limit2027 Cowtown Marathon official full-marathon course time limit: 7.5 hours after the final corral starts.

2027 Cowtown Marathon official full-marathon course time limit: 7.5 hours after the final corral starts.

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth

Start and finish at the Stockyards, with the course passing through the Trinity River Trails and Cultural District

The start and finish are at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth's Cultural District.

Course passes through the historic Stockyards district and enters downtown along Main Street,

then goes through Near Southside and around the TCU campus before passing Bluebonnet Circle,

the Foster Park Trail, and Hogan's Alley near Colonial Country Club in sequence, returning to the start along the Trinity River and Trinity Park.

The road course links Fort Worth's major areas in one loop, with elevation changes of up to 150 feet.

In 2027, full marathon is 26.2 miles, half marathon is 13.1 miles, and the ultra is 31.1 miles.

The 10K, Adult 5K and Kids 5K take place on 27 February.

Proceeds from the event, which has been held since 1978, support the C.A.L.F.

program for local children's running education, shoes and Entry fee.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (47°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Will Rogers Memorial Center, Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall

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Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Start/finish both at Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX (cultural district). Nearest train is TRE/Trinity Metro rail at Fort Worth Central Station (1001 Jones St) or the historic T&P Station (221 W Lancaster Ave); from Central Station, transfer to 'The Dash' streetcar/bus to reach the venue. Nearest direct bus stop is Camp Bowie & Will Rogers (Trinity Metro routes 2, 52, 53), about a 4-minute walk (~300 yards) to the venue.

Same location as finish (loop course).

official sources confirm race weekend runs Feb 27-28, 2027 (Sat-Sun), with marathon start 7:00am on Feb 28, 2027.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Will Rogers Memorial Center. Camp Bowie & Will Rogers bus stop (routes 2/52/53) is closest, ~4 min walk.

Start and finish co-located.

More details

Organizer shuttle service from several downtown hotels: Saturday shuttles begin 5:15am running every 15 minutes until 6:30am;

return shuttles begin 8:00am, with pickup at Harley Ave & Gendy St intersection near the venue.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

During race week, plan your movements around the Amon G. Carter Exhibition Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center on February 26–27.

The Expo and Packet Pickup are open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday and from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday.

The address is 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., and bib cannot be collected on Sunday.

You need the recipient's identification and the participant confirmation number.

Full,

half marathon and ultra participants should use the e-Gel stations on the course and plan their own nutrition around the water stations every 1.5 miles on all distances and the Gatorade available on every course.

The shuttle from downtown accommodation is a convenient way to reach the start.

It operates every 15 minutes from 5:15 am on Saturday and from 5:00 am on Sunday,

with boarding available at designated hotels and at the intersection of Harley Avenue and Gendy Street.

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.

Hotel · 234m

8.6/10(155)

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Aloft Fort Worth Downtown

Hotel · 142m

8.3/10(498)

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Time for you, before and after the finish

Dallas: Sinister Strolls True Crime Walking Tour

$27

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Fort Worth with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Fort Worth runners' room

FAQ

When does The Cowtown Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, February 28, 2027 in Fort Worth, TX, United States.

How much is the The Cowtown Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $136.97.

What is the time limit for The Cowtown Marathon 2027?

2027 Cowtown Marathon official full-marathon course time limit: 7.5 hours after the final corral starts.

What distances does The Cowtown Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does The Cowtown Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Cowtown Marathon 2027 start?

Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth.

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The Cowtown Marathon

About The Cowtown 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