Cowtown Marathon — Attraction in Fort Worth

My feet have seen better days (and I might've walked the last two miles), but I absolutely loved this year's Cowtown Half Marathon! This was my sixth Half, but as a first-time Cowtown runner, I was really impressed. From bib pickup at the Expo (filled with booths of gear, merchandise and more race sign-ups) to food, shirts and jackets at the finish line, this was an amazing experience. The organizers, countless volunteers, sponsors, musicians, cheer squads, spectators, and most importantly, the Fort Worth Police Department kept everyone safe, on course, hydrated and happy! This is such a feel-good event and I can't wait to run Cowtown again! Run a race on Saturday (5K or 10K) and again on Sunday (Half, Full or Ultra Marathon) and earn the...

What wasn't there to love running the Ultra?!!! Great course support. Ample aide stations, medical throughout the course & medical gators available if needed. Like I did at mile 26. There were bands along the course & an Elvis impersonator. :) If you are inclined there were two people giving out shots on the course and at mile 20 there was a bash complete with a keg. Mile 27 had a cookout (though I wish there were Vegan options) & snacks. I received a short sleeve tech shirt, a long sleeve Ultra finisher shirt & a buff. When I come back to run this race I'm going to do the challenge because I want...

I’ve ran the Cowtown Half for the past 13 years consecutively, including the last 2 editions when the start and finish lines were on the middle of downtown Fort Worth.

While it’s great to cross the finish line on Main Street, the move to the new location was definitely a great choice in a more adequate venue given the size of the race!

I look forward to many more years of teaching and who knows, maybe mark my 15th year at the 2022 race by...