** IMPORTANT CHANGE: Due to supplier issues, the shirts will not arrive until Friday and Saturday, so FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP IS CANCELLED. Saturday morning packet pickup will start at 6:00 AM to accomodate everyone. **
SCHEDULE OF RACES
3 DAYS OF IN-PERSON RACES!
Run 1, 2 or 3 races on an easy loop course! Race features:
- Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Ultra Marathon each day!
- TRWD property means low chance of cancellation!
- Paved 6+-mile loop with an out-and-back! (Half = 2 loops; Marathon = 4 Loops; Ultra = 5+ loops)
- Packet Pickup at the race site: Friday4PM-6PM Saturday 6:30AM-9AM & 4PM-6PM; Sunday 6:30AM-9AM
- FREE parking!
- Long-sleeve tee-shirts (size not guaranteed after January 31st)
- Unique participant medals! Different medal each day!
- Awards for top 3 Males/ top 3 Females, and top Male/Female for the series!
- Save money on 3 races by registering for the Triple Dog Dare!
- Virtual options also available!
- Dizzy Dalmatian 101! Run the longest distance each day, earn a buckle!
ABOUT TRWD:
Part of the mission of the Tarrant Regional Water district is to "Enhance the quality of life in North Texas communities by creating recreation opportunities around TRWD infrastructure to enable active lifestyles.' This means that they actively encourage and promote access to leisure running, biking, boating, etc., as well as to running races and triathlons. The first races held in DFW in the COVID era were held on TRWD land on the Trinity River in Fort Worth, and as of this writing, they have yet to cancel any (once they've been approved with proper safety protocols, etc.) For more information about TRWD, please click the icon in the Sponsors & Partners section of the page.
BENEFICIARY:
2019: City of Bedford Animal Services
2020: City of Bedford Animal Services and Mazie's Mission (a non-profit, full-service veterinary hospital that only works with Animal Rescue groups.)
2021, 2022: Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, aka TCAP (provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccinations at 8 clinics and 40 mobile locations.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for a 1/2-mile out and back at the northern tip that is done each lap. Most of it is through thick woods (windbreak) but the open areas may be windy. The surface is primarily concrete, and about 10' wide. The Dam is crushed gravel.
There is no significant elevation on most of the course: on fresh legs, you might even think it's mostly flat (but if you do the double or the triple, you'll know better, lol!), The Dam is significantly higher than the rest of the course. Depending upon the day, the Dam will either be at the beginning or end of each loop. The finish is at the level of the Dam.
The course is run Clockwise Saturday and Monday, and Counter-clockwise on Sunday
Half Marathon: 2 laps
Full Marathon: 4 laps
Ultra Marathon: ~1-mile out-n-back along the Dam, then 5 laps in the direction of the day.
So you want to volunteer for Dalmatian Run Fest?
What kind of jobs are there?
- Main Aid Station
- Far Aid Station: This is a tricky one, since there's no parking nearby, and no toilet facilities.
- Paw Patrol Safety Team: Ride your bike, scooter or roller blades around the course to keep an eye on the runners and on the unmanned aid stations.
- Logistics: Help out before and after the race! Logistics includes packet stuffing, shpping, course setup, Aid Station setup, Aid Station breakdown
- Packet Pickup
What do I get?
- You can eat whatever you want at the Aid Station. If we do a coffeee run, we'll get you some; if we have volunteers who are there all day, we'll buy pizza, etc.
- Swag Bag
- Race Credits
Sounds great! How do I sign up?
First, choose your job, then choose your date, and then choose as many shifts as you want. If the shifts don't perfectly match your aailability, sign up for the one that's closest, and send us a note.
Packet Pickup: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/FortWorth/DalmatianRunFest#28966
Main Aid Station: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/FortWorth/DalmatianRunFest#28967
Far Aid Station: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/FortWorth/DalmatianRunFest#28968
Paw Patrol: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/FortWorth/DalmatianRunFest#32104
Logistics: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/FortWorth/DalmatianRunFest#32105
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