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Fort Worth Marathon

Fort Worth, TX
Sunday, November 8, 2026


  2.4 Stars from 5 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, November 8, 2026
2025: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)
Average High: 63°F (17°C)
Average Low: 46° F (7°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.79
Course Score: 98.94

Race Size

2025: 472 Finishers
2024: 365 Finishers
2023: 179 Finishers
2022: 211 Finishers
2021: 161 Finishers
2020: 250 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 6.6%
2024: 3%
2023: 13.4%
2022: 16.6%
2021: 24.2%
2020: 19.2%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 16 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 68°F  (20°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

52°F  (11°C)
Humidity: 79%

Clear
S 5 mph

PR Score

98.09

Course Score

98.93






Fort Worth Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Fort Worth Marathon was the 145th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 165th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 6.6% of Fort Worth Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Fort Worth Marathon ranked 223rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 372nd in 2024. In Texas, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 20th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Fort Worth Marathon has a Course Score of 98.94, ranking it as the 225th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 14th fastest marathon course in Texas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Fort Worth Marathon a PR Score of 98.79. The PR Score ranks the Fort Worth Marathon as the 197th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 10th best marathon for a PR in Texas.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Fort Worth Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Texas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Fort Worth Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed225th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 14th fastest marathon course in Texas
Top 49% Nationally#14 of 26 in Texas
PR Potential197th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 10th best marathon for a PR in Texas
Top 43% Nationally#10 of 26 in Texas
Boston Qualifier Rate223rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd highest BQ percentage in Texas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 47% Nationally#3 of 29 in Texas
Race Size145th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 10th largest marathon in Texas
Based on 2025 results
Top 25% Nationally#10 of 37 in Texas

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.



Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 613 feet (186m)
Min Elevation: 511 feet (155m)

Elevation Gain: 544 feet (165m)
Elevation Loss: 552 feet (168m)


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Course updated 11/05/2025




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Race Reviews


2.4
Based on 5 reviews
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No water, no snacks, no porta potties

Full Review:

This was the absolute worst race I've ever done. They only had water stations the first 5 miles, there were no porta potties during a lot of the miles so you'd have to find somewhere else to go, no fruit or anything, no crowds cheering, worst race ever.
Reviewed by AB About 2024

Poor Marathon Organization

Full Review:

First off, this marathon does not have road closure, so you will be running on the trail with local residents and it can be inconvenient to continually pass/be aware of others that aren't running the race. Also, they have those local kiddie trains that pass through the parks that I had to wait for during the last bit of the marathon. Very little crowd support except for one area around mile 9-11. The water situation towards the end of the marathon was not manned, so basically left to yourself the last 5 miles - very sad and lonely. Keep in mind this race had no shade the last 15 miles of the race, so if it's a sunny and hot day, you will not have any shade relief.

The end of the race only included 1 bathroom, which was a nightmare. They had poor organization and actually ran out of beer for any of the marathoners, the literal only thing I was looking forward to drinking during those last 4 hot miles of the race. This race has a 5k, 10k, 10 mile, 1/2, 20 miler and marathon, so hardly anyone racing the marathon.
Reviewed by AVC About 2024

Good Luck!

Full Review:

Poorly marked. Roads not closed to traffic. Most importantly water stations were not set up, not manned, and the ones that were had barely any water in the cups.

Race Tips:

Skip this race and wait for Cowtown.
Reviewed by E About 2024

Small but beautiful

Full Review:

This race is pretty well organized and pretty small (about 800 runners). On 2019, the weather was pretty hot and the wind at nearly 20 km\hr made it challenging in spite it's flatness. I did not appreciate that some water stands did not had people handing out the cups but instead just had them on the tables (which made it difficult to grab them on the go). The course is beautiful with great views to keep you inspired, but the paths are narrow which made the u turns quite difficult.

Race Tips:

The course is two laps: 10kish one way and back and the almost the same thing (which is kind of nice since you know what to expect).
Reviewed by MGM About 2019

Full Review:

Small, well-run, friendly, good course.
Reviewed by SLC About 2015