The Cowtown Marathon
The Cowtown Marathon gives Fort Worth a large winter race weekend, pairing Stockyards character with a generous cutoff and Boston-qualifier pacing.
Quick facts
- Large Fort Worth race weekend with marathon, ultra, half marathon, 10K, and 5K options.
- Boston qualifier with published marathon pace groups.
- Generous full-marathon course window after the final corral starts.
- North Texas winter weather can be fast, windy, or warm depending on the front.
About the Cowtown Marathon
The Cowtown Marathon is the full marathon in Fort Worth's long-running Cowtown weekend. It sits in a useful late-February slot for Texas runners, with a large event footprint, multiple race distances, and a community nonprofit identity.
Course
The marathon starts from the Will Rogers Memorial Center area and uses Fort Worth streets with frequent aid stations. The full marathon has a generous course window, and the event publishes pace groups for a wide range of marathon goals.
Race-day weather
Late February in North Texas can bring good racing temperatures, but wind shifts and warmer sun are realistic. Runners should plan for a cool start with conditions that may change across the second half.
Past Cowtown Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, February 28, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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The Cowtown Marathon FAQ
When is The Cowtown Marathon?
The 2027 Cowtown Marathon is on Sunday, February 28, 2027.
Is The Cowtown Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The Cowtown Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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