Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101

The 10K is SUNDAY only

** 10K RACE SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup: Fri 3-5, Saturday 3-5 & Sunday 6:30am-8:00am

Pre-race meeting: Sunday 7:55am

Race start: Sunday 8:00am

Race end: The course officially closes at 5PM. However, if you think it will take you longer than 3.5 hours to do your 10K, please tell the race director or timer at the start/finish, or tell the volunteer at the Far Aid aid station. This is so we don't mark you as 'missing' and launch a manhunt :)

** LOCATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage sign
Other:
- 10K runners will do 1 Counter-clockwise loop 
- 10K runners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back but will turn around at the '10K Turnaround' sign
- The 10K course has 2 fully-stocked Aid Stations & 3 water-only stops
- The 10K course is an accurately measured distance but is not certified

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**SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring samples and gifts from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- Finishers will get a finisher's medal.
- Overall Winners and Masters Winners will get stainless medals!

 
** 10K FAQs **

Why aren't there Masters or Age Group awards? There simply aren't enough 10K runners, so help us grow by telling your friends about our race!

Why isn't the 10K offered on Saturday or Monday? Dalmatian Run Fest isn't big enough. Help us grow by telling your friends about our races!

Is the course walker-friendly? VERY! The course is beautiful, scenic and mostly flat. Also, the cutoff is really generous!

Is the course protected from weather? Most of the 10K course has great tree-cover, which nicely blocks the wind, but maybe not the rain. The sections through the college and across the dam are open to all elements and could be windy. There are a few spots on the course that could get icy, but we'll make sure they are marked.

Is the 10K part of any 3-day event packages? Yes. The fireman's Ladder is a Half Marathon on Saturday, the 10K on Sunday and the 5K on Monday.

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several area running clubs. If you think your running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

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