The Cowtown Marathon has a proud 48-year history that began in 1979 with two race events, the 10K and Full Marathon. In 1998, the event grew to include a 5K, which quickly became a favorite with over 5,000 participants in its inaugural year. By 2003, the Kids 5K was introduced, appealing to families and children, followed by the addition of the Half Marathon in 2005. The final race distance, the Ultra Marathon, was added in 2008, marking a major milestone of 30 years of Cowtown.
As the largest multi-event race in North Texas, we&rsquo;ve experienced record-breaking registration numbers, but we never forget that our runners have played a key role in our success. In 2009, we launched The C.A.L.F. (Children&rsquo;s Activities for Life and Fitness) Program, focused on promoting health and fitness in local communities. This initiative, which spans 16 school districts and serves about 5,000 students each year, provides grants for brand-new running shoes to low-income children and offers discounted race entries for youth participants. In 2019, the program celebrated its 10th anniversary, and to date, Cowtown has donated over 65,000 pairs of shoes and helped thousands of students cross their first 5K finish line.
We'll kick off the Cowtown fun at Will Rogers Memorial Center, the home to the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District. Next, the trail will turn north to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, home of the Fort Worth Herd that gives visitors a daily invitation to the cowboys and cattle drives of yesteryear. Heading south, you'll pass the world-famous Joe T. Garcia's as you travel down Main Street into the heart of downtown Cowtown. Veer west through Panther City's thriving Near Southside, and then turn south toward the beautiful campus of the TCU Horned Frogs. Now it's time to Riff Ram Bah Zoo your way around Bluebonnet Circle and along the Foster Park Trail before heading north as the course passes the famed Hogan's Alley at the Colonial Country Club.
Keep your ears open for the roar of lions from the beloved Fort Worth Zoo and then continue north along the banks of the Trinity River into Trinity Park, the home of Fort Worth families' outdoor adventures for generations. Finally, we'll welcome you to the finish line back home at the stunning Will Rogers.
You've made it!

Positively the best overall marathon I've ever run

Cowtown does everything right for the marathoner

A great marathon that continues to raise the bar.

Challenging course well organized good spectators

Great City ... Great Event ... Great Vibe

Good race, open parking earlier, have food!

I still love Cowtown... number 2 in Texas

Cap it off, or change groupings and start times

My first ultra!   Great day, but many hills.

Race itself good, but BE PREPARED to get there!

Worst year that I ran this otherwise great race

Well done marathon - I would recommend it

Challenging Course; Small Fair; Few Spectators

First marathon - good, but could be better

Great race!   VERY hilly, Pretty COLD and windy

Good course, well organized, few spectators

Great course and lots of great volunteers

The Cowtown Marathon

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