Fort Worth Marathon
Updated
Sunday, November 8, 2026 (race weekend from Saturday, November 7, 2026), first start 7:30 AM, in Fort Worth (1501 University Dr). Distances: 5K (Sat), 10K (Sat), Half marathon, 20 miles, Marathon. Entry from $130 to $150.
Course and race notes
Ready to test your running fitness and aim for a Boston Marathon qualifier?
The Fort Worth Marathon is the perfect place to do it! Our course is officially certified by the USA Track & Field Association, guaranteeing an accurate and qualifying route.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Nov 7 to Nov 8
Main race Sun Nov 8 · tomorrow
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave on Sun
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K · Sat Nov 710K · Sat Nov 7Half marathon · Sun Nov 820 miles · Sun Nov 8Marathon · Sun Nov 8
Price
$130 to $150
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jan 1, 2026
Race day in Fort Worth
Weather
High 71°F
Partly Sunny, wind 0 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 12:26 AM CST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:52 AM – 5:34 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 38 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Moderate
Fine for most runners. If you are unusually sensitive to air pollution, take it easier. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Sunday by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
24 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Ampersand cafe0.3 mi
- Muestro Tacos quick bite0.3 mi
- Zenna Thai & Japanese Restaurant restaurant0.3 mi
- Rodeo Goat quick bite0.4 mi
22 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Nov 7
Where to stay
10 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)34 within 3 mi70 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Cultural District
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: HotelDryce
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel · Auberge Colllection
Hotel 5 of 5: Bowie House
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
More places on the map
See all places to stay near Fort Worth, TX ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
Getting there
- FTWFort Worth Meacham International Airport5.2 miFlights arriving Nov 7 into FTW ↗
- DFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport22 miFlights arriving Nov 7 into DFW ↗
- DALDallas Love Field31 miFlights arriving Nov 7 into DAL ↗
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Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
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