Cowtown Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. Winds will initially be a crosswind before shifting to a tailwind from miles 4 to 6 and 20 to 25, with headwinds impacting miles 8 and 11 to 19. It's advisable to adjust pace during the stretches with headwinds and to stay hydrated as temperatures climb, especially in the later miles.
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Race Info
The Cowtown Marathon runs every last weekend of February in Fort Worth, Texas, with the 10K and Adult and Kids 5K held Saturday and the half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon on Sunday. The 2026 edition drew a record 29,000 participants across all events, making it the largest multi-event road race in North Texas. The marathon and ultra marathon both qualify runners for the Boston Marathon, and the course passes the Historic Stockyards, downtown Fort Worth, TCU and Trinity Park. Wikipedia
