Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101

The 3-Q is SATURDAY Only
 

** 3-QUARTER MARATHON SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup:

- Fri 3pm-5pm
- Race Day 6:30am-8:00am

Pre-race meeting:  7:55am

Race start time: 8:00am

Race end time:

- The course closes at 5PM each day so our volunteers and staff can make plans.
- As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign a waiver and take a light with you.
- Is the course walker-friendly? Yes. It's mostly flat, well-supported, and has a generous time limit. 

Drop-Downs:

- You can choose to drop down to any shorter distance that is offered that day as long as you have completed that mileage (or more).
- IMPORTANT: You and the Timer must both sign the Drop Down Sheet (located on a clipboard at the Timing Tent) for your Drop Down to be official
- You will be listed in the results of the shorter distance as an official finisher. (You may also be listed in the results of your original distance as a DRP.)
- You will get the medal corresponding to the race you completed.
- You will get the swag of your original distance (after all, you paid for it!)
- BUT if you drop down in distance, you won't be eligible for awards that day.

** LOCATION AND 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 6.5547-mile 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 signs
Other:
- 3-Q Marathoners will do 3 loops
- 3-Q Marathoners will pass through the start/finish arch each loop.
- 3-Q Marathoners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back each loop.
- The 3-Q course features 2 full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop.
- The 3-Q course is a certified distance
- The 3-Q will run clockwise

** 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 gifts and Samples from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- 4" Finisher's Medal
- Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male and Female Winners for each event will get stainless medals!

**3-QUARTER MARATHON FAQs **

Are there any pace groups? No, sorry. We don't organize any pace groups.

Is the 3-Q Marathon record-eligible? The course is a certified and sanctioned distance, so it is theoretically possible to set a record with your Half Marathon split.

How come there aren't any Age Group awards? We'd really like to give Age Group awards, but the 3-Q doesn't have enough people in each race to justify them. Help us grow, and hopefully we can offer Age Group awards soon!

Why isn't the 3-Q offered on Sunday or Monday? Dalmatian Run Fest isn't big enough. Help us grow by telling your friends about our races!

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several large running clubs: Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. If you think your large running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

Are there any package deals? The 3-Q is not part of any package

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