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The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K at a glance

Cut-off average pace
18:00/km

1:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
71/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
20 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K route go?

The The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K route starts at Gendy St. south of Lancaster Ave. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth and finishes at Gendy and Lancaster area at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth. Underfoot, expect a road course.

What should runners know on race day for the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 5K?

Gear check at the north end of the Swine Barn on Burnett Tandy Drive; only the clear bag and ID tag provided at packet pickup are allowed (no backpacks, duffle bags or suitcases). The event uses closed-road arrangements. Live bands and DJs at various mile markers; Mile 8 features the Blue Mile honoring fallen military and first responders. Pace groups offered for the Half Marathon (1:35-2:30) and Marathon (3:00-6:00); pacer signs colour-coded by distance.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Riverside
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
1:30:00

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pace groups offered for the Half Marathon (1:35-2:30) and Marathon (3:00-6:00); pacer signs colour-coded by distance.
Bag drop
Gear check at the north end of the Swine Barn on Burnett Tandy Drive; only the clear bag and ID tag provided at packet pickup are allowed (no backpacks, duffle bags or suitcases).
Closed roads
Yes
Expo / packet pickup
Health and Fitness Expo with packet pickup at the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center; valid ID and confirmation number required to collect packets.
Medal
Age-division medals awarded by distance and age group; all in-person finishers receive a finisher medal.
On-course music
Live bands and DJs at various mile markers; Mile 8 features the Blue Mile honoring fallen military and first responders.

Access and course status

Start
Gendy St. south of Lancaster Ave. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
Finish
Gendy and Lancaster area at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 71Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.