Where can I find the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) Marathon
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) Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:40/km
- Typical conditions
- 71/100
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
7:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth)?
The The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 224 m.
Where does the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) route go?
The The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth) 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 road. It passes Will Rogers Memorial Center, Trinity Park, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Downtown Fort Worth / Sundance Square and Main Street.
What should runners know on race day for the The Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth)?
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
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 224 m
- Net elevation
- 1 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:17:12
- Women's course record
- 2:42:31
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 7.5 hours after the last corral starts
- Qualification status
- The Cowtown Full Marathon and Ultra Marathon are certified qualifiers for the Boston Marathon.
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
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Will Rogers Memorial Center, Trinity Park, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Downtown Fort Worth / Sundance Square, Main Street, Fairmount Historic Neighborhood
- Notable features
- Tours iconic Fort Worth landmarks including the historic Stockyards, downtown Sundance Square and the Fairmount Historic Neighborhood, with a Blue Mile tribute at Mile 8
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 5 mmTypical rainfall
- 71Favourability /100