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17 fun run events in Fort Worth, Texas

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • 3201 Riverfront Dr., Fort Worth, Texas, 76107, United States
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    Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Benefiting Love & Paws Rescue

    Cox Running Club and Woodshed Smokehouse are excited to host the Inaugural Doggy Dash on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth! This dog-friendly race event is all about fitness, fun, and giving back—100% of event proceeds benefit Love & Paws Rescue, a foster-based dog rescue dedicated to saving the most at-risk dogs in Texas.

    Bring your running shoes, your pup, and your big heart for rescue!


    📍 Event Details

    What:

    2026 Doggy Dash 5K & Fun Run/Walk

    When:

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Where:

    Woodshed Smokehouse

    3201 Riverfront Dr.

    Fort Worth, TX 76102


    ⏱️ Race Start Times

    • 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles): 9:00 AM

    • 1-Mile Doggy Dash: 9:05 AM

    Both races are chip-timed and dog-friendly.

    Note: Dogs must be registered to attend.

    Hydration stations for both humans and dogs will be available at the halfway/turnaround point.


    🎉 Post-Run Fun

    • Vendor booths featuring local small businesses

    • Games and music

    • Adoptable dogs from Love & Paws Rescue

    • Family-friendly activities for all ages


    💲 Registration Fees

    Early Bird (through 1/15/26):

    • 5K: $30

    • 1-Mile Doggy Dash: $20

    • Dog (any race): $10

    Online Registration (through 1/30/26):

    • 5K: $35

    • 1-Mile Doggy Dash: $25

    • Dog (any race): $10

    Race Day (on-site only):

    • 5K: $40

    • 1-Mile Doggy Dash: $30

    • Dog (any race): $10

    ⚠️ Event is capped at 300 participants. Register early!


    🎁 What You Get

    • Swag bag

    • Commemorative finisher medal honoring 2026

    • Breakfast taco

    • Choice of beer or soft drink

    🐶 Dog finishers receive a Redbarn meaty bone to take home!

    Event shirts are available for purchase during registration. Limited quantities will be available on race day.


    📦 Packet Pick-Up

    RACE DAY ONLY!

    Please do not contact or visit Woodshed Smokehouse for packet pickup on Friday.

    Race Day Packet Pickup:

    Saturday, January 31 | Starting at 7:00 AM

    Woodshed Smokehouse

    3201 Riverfront Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107


    🏆 Awards (5K Only)

    Overall Awards:

    • Overall Male & Female

    • Overall Master Male & Female

    Age Groups (Male & Female):

    12 & Under, 13–18, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over

    Top male and female in each age group will receive awards, excluding overall winners.

    Official results provided by Cox Racing Services.


    ❤️ Giving Back

    100% of proceeds from the Doggy Dash support Love & Paws Rescue and their mission to save the most at-risk dogs across Texas.

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  • 3100 NW College Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76179, United States
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    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Ranger Regiment Music on the Lake 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

    New Date due to weather

    Date: February 14, 2026 Start time 8:00 am (1 Mile Fun Run) 8:30 am (5K). Packet pickup begins at 7:00 am

    Race Courses: Both distances will begin and end in Chisholm Trail High School's Ranger Stadium. The 1 Mile Fun Run is an untimed run from the stadium to the band hall. The 5K is a timed race that will leave the stadium, pass the band hall and school, and continue on the Marine Creek Lake trail.

    Registration Includes: Run-themed t-shirt (shirt not guaranteed if registering after January 16), live music by the Ranger Regiment band, photos by our Ranger Regiment photographers, and hot chocolate and refreshments at the finish line.

    Raffle for Registered 5K Participants: One 5K participant will win a $300 Planet Fitness Black Card Membership, donated by Planet Fitness Saginaw-a proud sponsor of the Chisholm Trail HS Ranger Regiment Band. Benefits include unlimited access to Planet Fitness locations, guest privileges, massage chairs, recovery perks and more!

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  • 3024 Acme Brick Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
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    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    A Memory Grows is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as an outreach to grieving parents, and as a resource to hospitals, clinics, hospice groups, churches and other nonprofit organizations.

    The Legacy 5K Fun Run is A Memory Grow's annual run and walk. This race is open to anyone who would like to join us as we honor the lives and legacies of our children. While our race is not officially timed by a timing company, we have many serious runners who participate each year. Our participants include parents who have experienced the death of a child, friends and family of grieving parents, community members who want to support our organization, and casual or serious runners and walkers. The Legacy 5K is an uplifting event full of hope, community, and love.

    A Memory Grows is only the second organization of its kind in the United States. The focus of our retreats and special events is to bring to support and walk beside families on the journey of grief, while offering hope and the promise that we are not alone.

    Since 2017 A Memory Grows has provided retreats, special events, resources, in-person and virtual support to parents in 17 different states and Canada. All proceeds from our Legacy 5K will offer hope and support to grieving families and allow us to expand our services and reach.

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  • Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 12:01 AM

    Hop along the bunny trail! Fun for fast runners, fun runners & families!

    Saturday of Easter weekend every year.

    2026 date: Saturday, April 4th! Registration opens August 1st!

    Join us for a run or walk along the Trinity River. This race features:

    • Lush, green course along the Trinity River! Wildflowers!

    • Flat, easy out-and-back course!

    • Cute, bunny-themed touches!

    • Plenty of water stops on the course!

    • Sports drinks for the Half Marathon

    • Custom, full-color bib

    • Chip timing

    • Full-color T-shirts in youth & adult sizes! (Register by March 22nd to guarantee your size.)

    • Custom finisher's medals for everyone!

    • 5K/10K have Special Kid's pricing for 14 and under (6-14 get shirt, under 6 get bunny ears! )

    • Gift Cards for 1st M/F/N U-40, Masters (40-59) & Senior Masters (60+)

    • Gifts & recognition for M/F Age Group winners (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)

    • All donations benefit the Bunny Burrow Rabbit Rescue!

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    Coming in 2028: Full Marathon!

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  • 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
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    Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Join us for the 27th annual Zoo Run, Fort Worth’s favorite family-friendly 5K and 1K fun run! Run, walk or jog your way along the Zoo’s main path and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods in support of the Zoo's local and international conservation and education efforts. Plus, each registration receives a ticket to the Fort Worth Zoo, valid through Dec. 31, 2026!

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  • Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM

    Location: Confirmed Marine Creek Lake

    🕺 Running Through the Decades – 1980s Edition

    Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company

    Half Marathon | Quarter Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile | Kids Dash

    🎶 Let’s Get Physical — 80’s Style!

    Get ready to lace up your neon high-tops, tease up that hair, and break out your best 80’s threads for Running Through the Decades – The 1980s Edition!

    This totally tubular event will take you on a nostalgic run through the raddest decade ever — complete with a pre-race costume contest, 80’s music pumping all morning, and retro vibes everywhere. From headbands and leg warmers to mullets and Walkmans, it’s time to show off your inner Madonna or Maverick before you hit the course!

    Join in all the festivities you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:

    🏅 Awesome finisher medals for all participants

    👕 Super soft tees (shirt guarantee 10 days before race day)

    🎤 Live DJ spinning all the 80’s hits

    🏆 Coveted Bigfoot Trophies & recognition pins

    💥 High-energy staff and 100% focus on participant experience

    🍎 Snacks and refreshments waiting for you at the Rally Tent

    📸 Our race crew capturing all the fun so you can relive those 80’s moments!

    🪩 Pre-Race Costume Contest

    Before the starting gun, join us at 7:50 AM for the Best 80’s Costume Contest!

    We’re talking big hair, bright colors, shoulder pads, and all the glam. Winners will be chosen for the best overall look, best group, and most authentic 80’s outfit! It’s your time to shine under the disco ball before the real fun begins.

    🏃‍♀️ Race Day Distances

    Kids Dash:

    Our little Yeti’s big moment! About 50 meters of pure fun for kids 10 & under.

    Includes a shirt, Kids Dash medal, and memories for a lifetime.

    1 Mile Fun Run:

    Perfect for all ages. Untimed, fun, and full of 80’s spirit. Includes tee and finisher medal.

    5K (3.11 miles):

    Chip-timed event with overall and age-group awards, including special recognition for Masters (40+).

    Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles):

    Chip-timed race with overall Bigfoot trophies, Masters pins, and age-group awards.

    Half Marathon (13.1 miles):

    Chip-timed course with Bigfoot trophies for top finishers, Masters recognition, and full age-group awards.

    All finishers receive a race medal and shirt — no matter the distance!

    🕹️ Awards & Recognition

    Standard Age Group Awards

    1st Overall Male/Female – Bigfoot Trophy

    1st Masters (40+) – Special recognition pin

    Age group awards (M/F):

    10 & under through 70+ receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins

    💾 Event Schedule

    Time / Activity

    6:30–7:45 AM / Packet Pickup

    7:50 AM / 80’s Costume Contest

    7:55 AM / Kids Dash (meet at the start line; we’ll walk participants to their start area)

    8:00 AM / National Anthem & Main Race Start (Half, Quarter, 5K, and 1 Mile)

    Post-Race: Live results & awards available at the Registration Tent immediately after you finish!

    💿 Extra Fun & Perks

    Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for just $15!

    Referral Bonus: Refer 5 friends and get $20 back!

    Group Discounts: The bigger your group, the bigger your discount — perfect for themed 80’s crews!

    🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer Then Run (5K Distance Only)

    Be part of the action and run the 5K!

    Includes a chip-timed bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.

    Volunteer Then Run Schedule:

    Arrive 1.5 hrs early to help with packet pickup

    Run the 5K

    Help hand out awards post-race

    💡 Limited to first 5 sign-ups only.

    (Does not include Full Race Volunteer benefits below.)

    Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)

    Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time.

    Volunteers will not participate in the race and receive:

    🎽 Bigfoot race shirt

    🎟 VIP race access

    🎁 Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon digital gift card

    All volunteers check in at the Registration Tent 1.5 hours before start time.

    🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

    Water Station

    Keep cups filled and cheer on runners! Bring a radio, pom poms, or noise makers.

    Rating: Chill position with great interaction. Bring a chair if desired.

    Course Monitors

    Located at key safety points (e.g., crosswalks). Direct runners and cheer them on!

    Rating: Fun, exciting — right in the action.

    Finish Line Helper

    Assist with medals, refreshments, and cheering finishers.

    Rating: Easy and fun — at the heart of the celebration.

    Turtle / Sweeper

    Support the final participant and alert volunteers when the last runner passes.

    Rating: Slightly physical — rewarding and great exercise.

    Packet Pickup / Results

    Distribute bibs, shirts, and help celebrate finishers.

    Rating: Busy before start, fun and relaxed after. Set the tone for the day!

    Floater

    Assist wherever needed — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

    Rating: Super easy and fun — in the middle of all the excitement.

    Lead Bike

    Guide the first runners on the correct course using a bike or scooter.

    Rating: Active and enjoyable. You’re done once the lead runner finishes.

    Bigfoot Mascot

    Wear the Bigfoot suit, cheer, give high-fives, and take photos!

    Rating: The coolest and most fun position — you’re the star of the show!

    🏞️ Course Info

    Courses are held on paved trails and park paths, with some mixed surfaces possible (crushed granite or dirt). Aid stations will be available with water and support to keep you hydrated and safe.

    Course Surface: Expect mixed surfaces (pavement, crushed granite, dirt paths).

    Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks, greenbelts, and roads. You may encounter park users such as dog walkers or families with strollers. Please be courteous and aware.

    Bigfoot races happen rain or shine — so get ready to rock the run, rain-jacket or not!

    ⚡ Join the Legend

    Don’t miss your chance to run, dance, and groove your way through the 1980s!

    Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing nostalgia, this race will have you smiling from start to finish.

    So grab your friends, crank up the synths, and let’s get physical — Bigfoot style!

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  • Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    The 29th Annual Victory Over Violence Walk/Run takes place Saturday April 18, 2026. This USATF certified 5K Walk/Run and a 1K Fun Run starts at Trinity Park Duck Pond near downtown Fort Worth and winds through Trinity Park. T-shirt, food, beverages, a huge children’s area and more are included.

    Benefits the anti-violence programs of The Women’s Center of Tarrant County. The Women's Center serves over 100,000 each year by inspiring and empowering women, men and children to overcome violence, crisis and poverty.

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  • 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, 76123, United States
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    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    🎉 5K FUN RUN & WALK FUNDRAISER 🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️

    📅 WHEN:

    Saturday, April 25th | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    (Check-in starts at 8:15 AM – Race begins promptly at 9:00 AM!)

    📍 WHERE:

    Chisholm Trail Park

    4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123

    💛 WHY PARTICIPATE?

    Every step you take supports TPC Youth and helps us continue pouring into the next generation.

    Don’t miss it — participate in our Run 4 Him fundraiser!

    🎖 AWARDS & PRIZES:

    🏅 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Medals for:

    Teens | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50+

    🏆 First Place Winners in Each Category Receive a Special Prize!

    💵 REGISTRATION: $20

    Includes:

    ✔ Snack items

    ✔ Race badge number

    ✔ FREE t-shirt for the first 100 registrants!

    (Include your shirt size when registering)

    ❗ Shirts not guaranteed for sign-ups after April 13th due to printing deadlines.

    🆘 EMT will be on-site for safety

    📩 Want to sponsor a teen?

    Email: [email protected]

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  • 3024 Acme Brick Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
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    Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    We look forward to coming together on May 9th for a meaningful morning that brings our community together to honor and remember our loved ones we have lost through a meaningful 5K timed race, a 1-mile fun run/walk, and family-friendly activities in the Kid Zone.

    Please help us continue to spread the word and invite friends and family to join us! Our goal this year is to raise $80,000 to ensure children and their families continue receiving grief support services at no cost. We hope you’ll join us for a morning of remembrance, community, and new memories.

    *Because your registration helps to support The WARM Place's services for grieving children and families, fees are not refundable.

    SATURDAY, MAY 9th

    RACE DAY SCHEDULE

    8:30am - Warm Up & Remembrance Ceremony

    9:00am - 5K Start

    9:05am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

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  • Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    THE 2026 COWTOWN

    C.A.L.F. KID’S RUNNING CAMP

    Keep your child moving and having fun this summer at The Cowtown C.A.L.F. Kids Running Camp! Hosted by The Cowtown, camp will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is open to students entering 3rd through entering 6th grade.

    Campers will spend their mornings at The Cowtown Marathon office enjoying fun running games, learning about different running topics, and building healthy habits in an encouraging environment. Throughout the week, guest speakers will share tips on nutrition, wellness, yoga, and more. Each camper will also receive a camp shirt, pedometer, and a swag bag on the final day.

    The camp is offered in two separate 5-day sessions:

    Session 1: June 1–5, 2026

    Session 2: June 8–12, 2026

    Both sessions will cover the same curriculum.

    Location:

    The Cowtown Marathon Office

    3584 S. Hills Ave, Ste. 21

    Fort Worth, TX 76109

    This camp is designed for students entering into 3rd through entering into 6th grade.

    A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information, please email [email protected]

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