Mark your calendars now for the 20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival to be held Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026.  Entry includes a USATF-certified (BQ eligible) course that is fast and flat, race shirt, personalized bib, and finisher medal. And the best post-race party in Trinity Park with food, craft beer, and music.

Can't run, but would like to volunteer? - please contact us via email at fortworthmarathon@gmail.com or by phone at 682-552-9555. Thanks!

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Are you ready to put your running fitness and skills to the test and qualify for the Boston Marathon? Look no further than the Fort Worth Marathon! Our course is certified by the USA Track & Field Association, ensuring that you are running on a legitimate and accurate course. The fast course along the Trinity River, Overton Park, and Colonial area provides a scenic and enjoyable route for all participants. 

Fort Worth Marathon Two Day Festival

Marathon	$124.00
This race will be on SUNDAY, November 8.
Available Until : Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:59 PM
20 Mile Race	$114.00
This race will be on SUNDAY, November 8.
Available Until : Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:59 PM
Half Marathon	$104.00
This race will be on SUNDAY, November 8.
Available Until : Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:59 PM
5K	$39.00
This race will be on SATURDAY, November 7.
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM
10K	$44.00
This race will be on SATURDAY, November 7.
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM
Race Downgrade	$15.00
-$5.00 Early-Bird discount through 09/30/2026
Drop down to a shorter distance. No refund of entry fee difference. Be aware that 5K/10K is on Saturday if you are dropping from a Sunday race. (Admin fee of $10 through September 30 and admin fee of $15 from October 1 through November 6.)
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Race Upgrade (Half->20 or 20->Full)	$25.00
-$5.00 Early-Bird discount through 09/30/2026
Already registered for the Half or 20 Mile and want to upgrade to the 20 Mile or Full. (NOTE: Price includes admin fee of $10 through September 30 and admin fee of $15 from October 1 through November 8.)
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Race Upgrade (Half->Full)	$35.00
-$5.00 Early-Bird discount through 09/30/2026
Already registered for the Half and want to upgrade to the Full. (NOTE: Price includes admin fee of $10 through September 30 and admin fee of $15 from October 1 through November 7.)
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Race Upgrade (5K->10K)	$15.00
-$5.00 Early-Bird discount through 09/30/2026
Already registered for the5K and want to upgrade to the 10K. (NOTE: Price includes admin fee of $5 through September 30 and admin fee of $10 from October 1 through November 8.)
Available Until : Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Race Deferral	$25.00
-$10.00 Early-Bird discount through 09/30/2026
Race Deferral to next year's event is available subject to a fee of $15 through September 30 and a fee of $25 through October 15
Available Until : Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM

LOCATION

Farrington Field 
1501 University Dr
Fort Worth TX 76107

Refunds, Transfers/Deferrals, and Race Changes:

• Refunds and Transfers are not avaliable under any circumstances.- No Exceptions
• Deferral to next year's event (via the option above) through October 15.  Otherwise, please consider your registration fee as a donation to the One Step Foundation.  Deferrals are subject to an admin fee. 
• Race distance changes are subject to an admin fee of $10 (plus the price difference, if any) through September 30 and an admin fee of $15 (plus the price difference, if any) for race distance changes from October 1 through November 6 (by 6:00 PM).
• Race changes only (NO REFUNDS/TRANSFERS/DEFERRALS) can also made be at Packet Pickup for a fee of $15 (plus the price difference, if any).

Packet Pickup: 

You MUST pick up your packet before race day unless you are coming from out of town or registering on race day. YES, you can pick up for family & friends with a copy of their registration confirmation - at minimum, you need to know their bib number, name & age on race day. We have multiple locations throughout Tarrant County available for packet pickup. Note that parking passes are half off (only $5) when purchased at packet pickup. 

Packet pickup times and locations:

• TBA

Race Swag:

• 6-inch Belt Buckle for Marathon/Half/20-Mile finishers.  3-inch Medal for 5K & 10K finishers.
• Personalized Bib - must register by Sunday, October 14, 2026
• Custom Race Shirt - NEW for 2026: choice of tank/singlet, long-sleeve, or short-sleeve.  Note: size/availability not guaranteed for registrations after Monday, October 15, 2026 and those picking up on race day.  Different shirts for Saturday and Sunday races!

ROUTES

Full Marathon: CLICK HERE

Half Marathon: CLICK HERE

20 Mile Route: CLICK HERE

5K: CLICK HERE

10K: CLICK HERE

The Fort Worth Marathon & Half Marathon courses are US Track & Field Certified and the Marathon is a Boston Qualifier 

TX24040LAB - Fort Worth Marathon 2024.pdf

TX24041LAB - Fort Worth Half Marathon 2024.pdf

AWARDS 

(Full Marathon, 20 Mile Race, Half Marathon, & 5K)

• Overall Male & Female
• Overall Master Male and Female
• Male & Female Runner Age Groups: 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 & Over

AWARDS ARE AWARDED THREE DEEP IN EACH AGE GROUP FOR THE 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON, 20 MILE RACE, FULL MARATHON

*Results will be posted live at www.coxracingservices.com. All award winners can pick up their awards at the event site during the event or at Luke's Locker in Fort Worth the following week starting Tuesday, November 10th. Awards will not be mailed after the event. Therefore, award winners must pick up their award at race site or by November 30th at Luke's Locker.

ALL FINISHERS IN THE FULL MARATHON & RELAY, 20 MILE RACE, HALF MARATHON, & 5K/10K WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS.

RESULTS WILL BE CHIP-TIMED BY COX RACING SERVICES

Saturday Schedule (subject to change):

• 7:30 AM 10K 
• 7:45 AM 5K
• 9:00 AM 5K Awards
• 9:30 AM 10K Awards

Sunday Schedule (subject to change):

• 6:00 AM Marathon Walkers (WALKERS ONLY - runners should start at 7:30 as not all aid stations will be set up, etc.)
• 7:30 AM Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and Marathon Starts
• 10:00 AM Half Marathon Award Ceremony 
• 10:45 AM 20 Mile Race Award Ceremony 
• 11:30 PM Marathon Award Ceremony