Mark your calendars now for the 20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival to be held Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026.  Entry includes a USATF-certified (BQ eligible) course that is fast and flat, race shirt, personalized bib, and finisher medal. And the best post-race party in Trinity Park with food, craft beer, and music. Are you ready to put your running fitness and skills to the test and qualify for the Boston Marathon? Look no further than the Fort Worth Marathon! Our course is certified by the USA Track & Field Association, ensuring that you are running on a legitimate and accurate course. The fast course along the Trinity River, Overton Park, and Colonial area provides a scenic and enjoyable route for all participants. 

Celebrate 20 years of running at the 20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival!

Join us for an unforgettable race weekend featuring a fast, flat course through Fort Worth, including scenic stretches along the Trinity River, Overton Park, and the Colonial area.

The Marathon and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified, and the Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

After you cross the finish line, celebrate with us at the post-race party in Trinity Park, featuring food, craft beer, music, and more.

LOCATION

Farrington Field
1501 University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107

EVENT LINEUP

Saturday – November 7, 2026

10K – 7:30 AM
5K – 7:45 AM

Sunday – November 8, 2026

Marathon – 7:30 AM
20-Mile Race – 7:30 AM
Half Marathon – 7:30 AM

Early Start for Marathon Walkers

6:00 AM – Marathon Walkers Only

The 6:00 AM start is reserved for walkers only. Marathon runners should start at 7:30 AM.

Please note that not all course services and aid stations may be fully operational for the 6:00 AM early start.

REGISTRATION PRICING

Register early to guarantee your entry at the lowest available price.

Race entries are subject to availability and may sell out before the listed pricing deadlines.

Through October 6, 2026

Marathon – $139
20-Mile Race – $129
Half Marathon – $119
10K – $54
5K – $49

October 7 – November 2, 2026

Marathon – $144
20-Mile Race – $134
Half Marathon – $124
10K – $59
5K – $54

Race Week

Marathon – $150
20-Mile Race – $140
Half Marathon – $130
10K – $60
5K – $55

Register early to guarantee your entry and receive the best available price.

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Schedule is subject to change.

Saturday – November 7

7:30 AM – 10K Start
7:45 AM – 5K Start
9:00 AM – 5K Awards
9:30 AM – 10K Awards

Sunday – November 8

6:00 AM – Marathon Walkers Start — WALKERS ONLY
7:30 AM – Marathon, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Start
10:00 AM – Half Marathon Awards
10:45 AM – 20-Mile Awards
11:30 AM – Marathon Awards

WHAT YOU GET

Your registration includes:

• Fast and flat race course
• USATF-certified Marathon and Half Marathon courses
• Boston Marathon qualifying Marathon course
• Custom race shirt
• Personalized race bib for qualifying registrations
• Finisher medal or commemorative belt buckle
• Professional chip timing
• Live race results
• Post-race celebration with food, craft beer, music, and more

RACE SWAG

Sunday Finishers

Participants completing the Marathon, Half Marathon, or 20-Mile Race will receive a commemorative:

6-Inch Finisher Belt Buckle

Saturday Finishers

Participants completing the 5K or 10K will receive a commemorative:

3-Inch Finisher Medal

PERSONALIZED RACE BIB

Register by October 14, 2026 to receive a personalized race bib.

Registrations received after the deadline may receive a standard race bib.

CUSTOM RACE SHIRT

All registered participants will receive a custom race shirt.

NEW FOR 2026

Participants will have shirt options that may include:

Tank/Singlet • Long-Sleeve • Short-Sleeve

Please note:

• Shirt sizes and styles are subject to availability
• Shirt size availability is not guaranteed after October 15, 2026
• Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for participants picking up their packet on race day
• Saturday and Sunday races will feature different race shirts

Register early for the best selection.

PACKET PICKUP

Participants are expected to pick up their race packet before race day unless they are:

• Traveling from out of town
• Unable to attend a scheduled packet pickup
• Registering on race day

Picking Up for Family or Friends

Yes, you may pick up a race packet for a family member or friend.

Please bring a copy of their registration confirmation when possible. At minimum, you should know the participant's:

• Name
• Bib number
• Age

RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM at Farrington Field

Race-day packet pickup is intended primarily for:

• Out-of-town participants
• Race-day registrants
• Participants unable to attend one of the scheduled packet pickup locations

Please arrive early.

Race-day shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed.

USATF CERTIFICATION

The Fort Worth Marathon and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.

The Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

Marathon Certification: TX24040LAB
Half Marathon Certification: TX24041LAB

REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, DEFERRALS & RACE CHANGES

Refunds & Transfers

NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES — NO EXCEPTIONS.

Deferrals

Deferrals to the following year's event are available through:

October 15, 2026

Deferrals are subject to an administrative fee.

After October 15, registrations that are not used will be considered a donation to the One Step Foundation.

RACE DISTANCE CHANGES

Participants may change race distances based on the following schedule:

Through September 30

$10 administrative fee + any difference in registration price

October 1 – November 6 at 6:00 PM

$15 administrative fee + any difference in registration price

At Packet Pickup

$15 administrative fee + any difference in registration price

Packet pickup changes are limited to race-distance changes only.

No refunds, transfers, or deferrals will be processed at packet pickup.

If changing to a higher-priced race, participants are responsible for paying the difference in registration price.

AWARDS

Awards will be presented for the:

Marathon • 20-Mile Race • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K

Overall Awards

Awards will be presented to:

Overall Male • Overall Female • Masters Male • Masters Female

Age Group Awards

Age group awards will be presented three deep in the following divisions:

12 & Under • 13–15 • 16–18 • 19–24 • 25–29 • 30–34 • 35–39 • 40–44 • 45–49 • 50–54 • 55–59 • 60–64 • 65–69 • 70–74 • 75–79 • 80+

Awards are presented three deep in each age group for all five race distances.

TIMING & LIVE RESULTS

All races will be professionally chip timed by:

COX RACING SERVICES

Live and official results will be available at:

www.coxracingservices.com

AWARDS PICKUP

Award winners may pick up their awards:

• At the event site following their race
• Beginning Tuesday, November 10 at Luke's Locker in Fort Worth

Award Pickup Deadline

November 30, 2026

Awards will not be mailed.

Award winners are responsible for picking up their award at the event or from Luke's Locker before the deadline.

FINISHER RECOGNITION

Every finisher in the:

Marathon • Half Marathon • 20-Mile Race • 10K • 5K

will receive a commemorative finisher medal or belt buckle.

Marathon, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Finishers

6-Inch Commemorative Belt Buckle

5K & 10K Finishers

3-Inch Commemorative Finisher Medal

GET INVOLVED

Interested in volunteering for the Fort Worth Marathon Festival?

Email: fortworthmarathon@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED

Follow the Fort Worth Marathon throughout race season for announcements, registration updates, photos, course information, and important race-week information.

• Follow our Facebook page
• RSVP to the Facebook event
• Join our Strava Club
• Follow us on Instagram

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS WITH US

The Fort Worth Marathon Festival has been part of the Fort Worth running community for two decades.

Whether you're chasing a Boston qualifying time, completing your first Half Marathon, taking on the final year of the 20-Mile Race, or joining us for the 5K or 10K, we invite you to be part of this milestone weekend.

20th Annual Fort Worth Marathon Festival

November 7–8, 2026

Farrington Field / Trinity Park

Fort Worth, Texas

Two Days. Five Distances. 20 Years of Fort Worth Running.

Register early to guarantee your entry at the best available price.

Register now and be part of Fort Worth running history.