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Trinity 5000 Summer Series

June 3 - August 19, 2027
Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker
Fort Worth, TX 76107 US

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Join Us for the 42 Anndnual Trinity 5000 Summer Series!

Celebrate 41 years of running on the beautiful Trinity Trails in Fort Worth, Texas!

The Trinity 5000 Summer Series, founded by Ricky Cox in 1985, is the longest-running event on this iconic trail system, and we’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of this milestone.

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2027 Trinity 5000 Summer Series


Celebrate 42 years of running on the beautiful Trinity Trails in Fort Worth, Texas! Founded by Ricky Cox in 1985, the Trinity 5000 Summer Series is the longest-running event on this iconic trail system. Join us for this milestone summer series!


SERIES INFO

  • Participants who register for the complete 12-race series will use the same sturdy custom bib each week—no standing in crowded lines for a new bib.


WHEN & WHERE

  • Races: Every Thursday evening, June 3 – August 19, 2027

  • Location: Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker (parking near Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress Street, Fort Worth)

  • Race Dates: June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 (Last Race & Series Awards)


STARTING TIMES

  • 1K Kids Fun Run: 7:15 PM

  • 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles): 7:30 PM

📍 Race day registration begins at 6:00 PM at the race site.
(Note: If 250-runner cap is reached, on-site registration may not be available. June 3 cap is 400 participants.)


COST

Complete 12-Race Series with Technical T-Shirt: $210

Single Race – Week 1 (June 3, 2027)

  • First 200 registered participants: $35

  • Last 200 registered participants: $40

  • On Race Day (if not sold out): $45

Single Races – Week 2 through Week 12

  • Without Shirt: $20

  • With Shirt: $35

🏅 All participants finishing on June 3rd will receive custom 42nd Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series Finisher Medals.
(Weeks 2–12: age group award medals only)

📌 You must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to be eligible for the Series Survivor Award.


RACE FEATURES

  • Fast, flat, unshaded course

  • Water stops at miles 1 and 2

  • Free soft drinks and refreshments

  • Free Kids 1K Fun Run

  • Free parking

  • Ricky’s famous “It’s Hot” speech


POST-RACE FESTIVITIES

  • Summer tradition for runners and walkers from across the Metroplex

  • Socialize with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy the Arbor Society (formerly the Bridge Club) under the trees—bring your lawn chair and cooler!

  • Family-friendly: Free 1K Kids Fun Run


AGE GROUP, POINT SERIES & SERIES SURVIVOR AWARDS

5K Awards (Each Race)

  • Women & Men: Overall Male & Female; Overall Master Male & Female

  • Age Groups: 9 & Under; 10–12; 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 & Over; Clydesdale/Athena; Race Walkers

Trinity 5000 Point Series Awards

  • Points will be tracked weekly after Week 3 online

  • Same age groups as above

Series Survivor Awards

  • Given to all runners who participate in person in all 12 races

  • Must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to qualify

Kids 1K Fun Run

  • All participants receive recycled medals

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