The Blue Jay Mile
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Fort Worth (3001 Forest Park Blvd). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $10 to $20.
Course and race notes
6th Annual Mc6 Blue Jay Mile. December 5, 2026.
This is the 6th Annual Blue Jay Mile. The goal has always been to get and keep kids active while promoting youth running. The first race of the day is the 6th grade race with runners trying to beat the school record.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$10 to $20
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Sep 27, 2026
Race day in Fort Worth
Weather
62° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Benbrook Dam, TX (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 16 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
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
- Lot 120.1 mi
17 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Dutch Bros. Coffee cafe0.1 mi
- Whataburger quick bite0.1 mi
- Chicken Express quick bite0.1 mi
- Manna Donuts Tcu quick bite0.1 mi
21 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)24 within 3 mi71 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 2 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Extended Stay America - Fort Worth - Medical Center
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Worth University Drive
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hotel Revel
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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