Cowtown Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, strategic pacing needed
Runners will face temperatures starting at 48°F and peaking at 65°F, with average humidity at 55%. A crosswind will impact the first mile, with a tailwind from miles 2 to 6, then a challenging headwind from miles 8 to 19. Adjust pacing to account for the headwind, especially in the later miles, and consider hydration strategies as temperatures rise.
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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
