Great time. Did not care for the bricks in stock yard but not too bad. Did the half with my daughter and cousin with family and grand kids as spectators. Great time going to do the full marathon in 2014.

The course is hilly, but living locally I was aware of that and had trained on it. This was a great first marathon for me. The only reason why the organisers get 4* rather than 5 is the pacers, who weren't very much in evidence at all.

This was my first full marathon, and it exceeded my expectations. I loved the course: enough hills to make it interesting, a mix of city, neighborhoods, and parks, and great spectators. The volunteers were great throughout the course and especially at the finish. I stayed at one of the recommended hotels with a lot of other runners. The shuttle to the start was very convenient. I will be running this again next year!

I was very impressed w/ the organization of this race. I was skeptical about the course after reading reviews about the hills and 'shredded legs' since I train on flat roads. The hills were more challenging on the 2nd half of the course. I didn't like running on the cobblestones but the crowd support running through the Stockyards was great. All fluid and gel stations were well staffed and plenty of spectators lending their support. The end of the race gradually goes uphill, which was tough. Course showcases many different areas of Fort Worth and some really nice, majestic homes. Tons of food afterwards, and you get 2 shirts instead of the usual one. Nice medal too. We drove our vehicle to the race and parked for free. Area set up well. Super organized for my first 'big' race. Have run 5 half marathons but this was my first full distance.

Course is not easy nor is it a killer. Variety of running through neighborhoods, stockyards, and park trails. Corral start is good and after 1.5 miles the runner crowds thin out. Any trouble spots on the streets were spray painted orange as a warning. Aid stations and unofficial aid stations are plentiful enough. Need to be more consistent on water or Powerade first at the water stations. Nice medals and shirts. Finish line food is great (Blue Bell ice cream!!) Parking is not an issue. Like running the 2 day, 2 race Cowtown challenge. If you are in the DFW area there is no reason to miss the Cowtown.

Not a flat course but not a hilly race either. Great weather this year, a bit windy but nice compared to the winter weather that sometimes happens in late February in Cowtown. Great post race food and drink, loved the chocolate milk and ice cream! Put this one on your 'to-do' list!

Can't say enough good things about this marathon. Moving the Expo and the Start/Finish from downtown to the fairgrounds in 2011 was a savvy decision; enabling a larger field, a better course, easier access and a more enjoyable experience. The new course is challenging, but very scenic and showcases the best of Fort Worth. Great bands along the course this year. (Other runs promise bands, but Cowtown delivered!) Love the 2-day Challenge event. And the 5-year medal program was very cool. Really excited about the upcoming 3-year 'Spur' series.
Very nicely done, Cowtown and Fort Worth!

I'm pursuing a marathon in all 50 states and chose this marathon because it was a reunion for the 50 States Club. It did not disappoint and I'm glad that this was my Texas marathon.

Pros:
-awesome amount and selection of food at the finish (though I did miss out on the chicken noodle soup)
-good expo with a nice variety of vendors
-excellent use of social media
-spectators were relatively plentiful and VERY friendly and encouraging
-ample aid stations with really encouraging volunteers
-overall an interesting course with the Stockyards, park, river, etc.
-just enough hills to make it manageable
-I liked how those running the Ultra had a sign on the back of their shirts
-SUPER easy and convenient parking if you get there early enough
-you get two tech shirts: one for registering and one for finishing. Nice touch!
-excellent traffic control. I never felt unsafe.

Areas for improvement:
-the Will Rogers Center is where packet pick-up is and it's a HUGE complex with many entrances and buildings. There were absolutely no signs directing us where to go. This was very frustrating.
-It was great that all miles were marked with a red flag, but the flag wasn't that tall so it wasn't always easy to spot (this is a minor quibble)
-There's nothing that can be done about this, but there are no hotels within walking distance of the start. You either have to use a car or take a shuttle. Most hotels had shuttles, though, which was a nice benefit.
-the order of the fluids (water and Powerade) could be made more consistent at each aid station but it wasn't a huge deal because the volunteers were good about identifying their cups.

I flew in from Massachusetts for the weekend and enjoyed my first-ever visit to Texas. I should have built in a little more time to sight see. I recommend the Botanical Garden and the Stockyards; I wish I had time for the zoo. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express less than 2 miles from the start and it was a good hotel with a good location.

This marathon seems to grow every year so I'd get in before it gets too big. I highly recommend that you consider this marathon. It was a good experience overall.

Lots of rolling hills, spectators are nice, but tend to thin out along the full marathon course. The expo is fairly small. I love Fort Worth and this is a great reason to go down there.

The Cowtown Marathon is a well put together event. The organization is good. The communication is thorough. The volunteers are plentiful and helpful. The support on course is spot on. The food afterward is perfect.

The course starts at Will Rogers Memorial Center and takes you through The Stockyards, Downtown, TCU, Zoo Area, The Colonial, and The Trinity Trails.

Terrain ranges from Asphalt, to Cobblestone, to Concrete, to Gravel.

Weather was perfect as was noticed last year, so it seems to be a trend.

Course has some hills and should not be concidered fast. But it is a great course.

I will run this Marathon again.