FORT WORTH MARATHON FESTIVAL
November 7–8, 2026
Celebrate 20 years of running at the 20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival!
Join us for an unforgettable race weekend featuring a fast, flat course through Fort Worth, including scenic stretches along the Trinity River, Overton Park, and the Colonial area.
The Marathon and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified, and the Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.After you cross the finish line, celebrate with us at the post-race party in Trinity Park, featuring food, craft beer, music, and more.
LOCATION
Farrington Field
1501 University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
EVENT LINEUP
Saturday – November 7, 2026
10K – 7:30 AM
5K – 7:45 AM
Sunday – November 8, 2026
Marathon – 7:30 AM
20-Mile Race – 7:30 AM
Half Marathon – 7:30 AM
Early Start for Marathon Walkers
6:00 AM – Marathon Walkers Only
The 6:00 AM start is reserved for walkers only. Marathon runners should start at 7:30 AM.
Please note that not all course services and aid stations may be fully operational for the 6:00 AM early start.
REGISTRATION PRICING
Register early to guarantee your entry at the lowest available price.
Race entries are subject to availability and may sell out before the listed pricing deadlines.
Through October 6, 2026
Marathon – $139
20-Mile Race – $129
Half Marathon – $119
10K – $54
5K – $49
October 7 – November 2, 2026
Marathon – $144
20-Mile Race – $134
Half Marathon – $124
10K – $59
5K – $54
Race Week
Marathon – $150
20-Mile Race – $140
Half Marathon – $130
10K – $60
5K – $55
Register early to guarantee your entry and receive the best available price.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday – November 7
7:30 AM – 10K Start
7:45 AM – 5K Start
9:00 AM – 5K Awards
9:30 AM – 10K Awards
Sunday – November 8
6:00 AM – Marathon Walkers Start — WALKERS ONLY
7:30 AM – Marathon, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Start
10:00 AM – Half Marathon Awards
10:45 AM – 20-Mile Awards
11:30 AM – Marathon Awards
WHAT YOU GET
Your registration includes:
- Fast and flat race course
- USATF-certified Marathon and Half Marathon courses
- Boston Marathon qualifying Marathon course
- Custom race shirt
- Personalized race bib for qualifying registrations
- Finisher medal or commemorative belt buckle
- Professional chip timing
- Live race results
- Post-race celebration with food, craft beer, music, and more
RACE SWAG
Sunday Finishers
Participants completing the Marathon, Half Marathon, or 20-Mile Race will receive a commemorative:
6-Inch Finisher Belt BuckleSaturday Finishers
Participants completing the 5K or 10K will receive a commemorative:
3-Inch Finisher Medal
PERSONALIZED RACE BIB
Register by October 14, 2026 to receive a personalized race bib.
Registrations received after the deadline may receive a standard race bib.
CUSTOM RACE SHIRT
All registered participants will receive a custom race shirt.
NEW FOR 2026
Participants will have shirt options that may include:
Tank/Singlet • Long-Sleeve • Short-Sleeve
Please note:
- Shirt sizes and styles are subject to availability
- Shirt size availability is not guaranteed after October 15, 2026
- Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for participants picking up their packet on race day
- Saturday and Sunday races will feature different race shirts
Register early for the best selection.
PACKET PICKUP
Participants are expected to pick up their race packet before race day unless they are:
- Traveling from out of town
- Unable to attend a scheduled packet pickup
- Registering on race day
Picking Up for Family or Friends
Yes, you may pick up a race packet for a family member or friend.
Please bring a copy of their registration confirmation when possible. At minimum, you should know the participant's:
Parking Pass Special
Parking passes are available for 50% off at packet pickup — only $5.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
Tuesday, November 3
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Runner – Arlington
3535 W Pioneer Pkwy
Pantego, TX 76013
Wednesday, November 4
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Luke's Locker – Dallas
3046 Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75205
Thursday, November 5
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bear Creek Running Co
121 Rufe Snow Dr #103
Keller, TX 76248
Friday, November 6
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fleet Feet
2600 West 7th St #107
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Saturday, November 7
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Luke's Locker – Clearfork
5255 Monahans Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM at Farrington Field
Race-day packet pickup is intended primarily for:
- Out-of-town participants
- Race-day registrants
- Participants unable to attend one of the scheduled packet pickup locations
Please arrive early.
Race-day shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed.
RACE ROUTES
Full Marathon- CLICK HERE
Half Marathon- CLICK HERE
20-Mile Race- CLICK HERE
10K- CLICK HERE
5K- CLICK HERE
USATF CERTIFICATION
The Fort Worth Marathon and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.
The Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.
Marathon Certification: TX24040LAB
Half Marathon Certification: TX24041LAB
REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, DEFERRALS & RACE CHANGES
Refunds & TransfersNO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES — NO EXCEPTIONS.
Deferrals
Deferrals to the following year's event are available through:
October 15, 2026
Deferrals are subject to an administrative fee.
After October 15, registrations that are not used will be considered a donation to the One Step Foundation.
RACE DISTANCE CHANGES
Participants may change race distances based on the following schedule:
Through September 30
$10 administrative fee + any difference in registration price
October 1 – November 6 at 6:00 PM
$15 administrative fee + any difference in registration price
At Packet Pickup
$15 administrative fee + any difference in registration price
Packet pickup changes are limited to race-distance changes only.
No refunds, transfers, or deferrals will be processed at packet pickup.
If changing to a higher-priced race, participants are responsible for paying the difference in registration price.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented for the:
Marathon • 20-Mile Race • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
Overall Awards
Awards will be presented to:
Overall Male • Overall Female • Masters Male • Masters Female
Age Group Awards
Age group awards will be presented three deep in the following divisions:
12 & Under • 13–15 • 16–18 • 19–24 • 25–29 • 30–34 • 35–39 • 40–44 • 45–49 • 50–54 • 55–59 • 60–64 • 65–69 • 70–74 • 75–79 • 80+
Awards are presented three deep in each age group for all five race distances.
TIMING & LIVE RESULTS
All races will be professionally chip timed by:
COX RACING SERVICES
Live and official results will be available at:
www.coxracingservices.com
AWARDS PICKUP
Award winners may pick up their awards:
- At the event site following their race
- Beginning Tuesday, November 10 at Luke's Locker in Fort Worth
Award Pickup DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
Awards will not be mailed.
Award winners are responsible for picking up their award at the event or from Luke's Locker before the deadline.
FINISHER RECOGNITION
Every finisher in the:
Marathon • Half Marathon • 20-Mile Race • 10K • 5K
will receive a commemorative finisher medal or belt buckle.
Marathon, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Finishers
6-Inch Commemorative Belt Buckle
5K & 10K Finishers
3-Inch Commemorative Finisher Medal
GET INVOLVED
Interested in volunteering for the Fort Worth Marathon Festival?
Email: fortworthmarathon@gmail.com
Phone: 682-552-9555
STAY CONNECTED
Follow the Fort Worth Marathon throughout race season for announcements, registration updates, photos, course information, and important race-week information.
- Follow our Facebook page
- RSVP to the Facebook event
- Join our Strava Club
- Follow us on Instagram
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS WITH US
The Fort Worth Marathon Festival has been part of the Fort Worth running community for two decades.
Whether you're chasing a Boston qualifying time, completing your first Half Marathon, taking on the final year of the 20-Mile Race, or joining us for the 5K or 10K, we invite you to be part of this milestone weekend.
20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival
November 7–8, 2026
Farrington Field / Trinity Park
Fort Worth, Texas
Two Days. Five Distances. 20 Years of Fort Worth Running.
Register early to guarantee your entry at the best available price.
Register now and be part of Fort Worth running history.