Marathon races near Fort Worth

Justice Run Fort Worth begins and ends at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas. It takes place in the fall as part of the Justice Run series. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon, accommodating walkers, new runners, and experienced marathoners. The race supports the fight against human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking. Proceeds benefit The Justice Residence, a 100-bed home for survivors, providing housing, care, resources, and opportunities for women rebuilding their lives. Fort Worth is one of several Justice Run locations, including Austin and a Washington, D.C. event, all supporting the same campaign. The event serves as a call to action, with participants running to raise awareness and demonstrate opposition to trafficking.

The Cowtown Race Weekend is an annual running event in Fort Worth, held on the last weekend of February. It is the largest multi-event race in North Texas, offering runners and walkers a variety of distances: Kids 5K, Adults 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, relay, and a 50K road ultramarathon with a 7.5-hour cutoff. The shorter races typically start first. The 5K attracts over 5,000 participants, and the 10K brings more than 2,000 on a course combining city roads and riverfront paths. The half marathon and marathon routes traverse Fort Worth streets, with the half often seeing around 5,000 participants and the marathon also drawing thousands. The ultra utilizes the road course, but runners who do not meet the cutoff may be assisted by sag vehicles, and course support concludes after the time limit. The children's 5K is open to all, though only participants under 17 are eligible for age-group awards. All race distances are also available virtually.

The Irving Marathon Running Series takes place at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk. The spring marathon offers a Boston-qualifying opportunity on a USATF-certified, chip-timed course. The series includes multiple events throughout the year, such as the winter Irving Frost Marathon, catering to various participants from first-time 5K walkers to marathoners seeking a flat course with pacers. The courses traverse Irving and the Las Colinas area, with over 90 off-duty police officers managing street closures and traffic. Lazaro Alvarez and Ronnie Chesko founded the marathon to support the local community, with Alvarez later collaborating with Jaclyn Livingston to develop it into a comprehensive running series. The races benefit the Irving Schools Foundation and provide practical runner amenities: complimentary professional photos, bag check, timing-chip bibs, live GPS tracking with progress alerts, custom finisher medals, and performance shirts. The marathon and half marathon offer cash prizes and pacers. The finish area hosts a pre- and post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, complete with live entertainment, food, age-group awards, and team challenge awards.