CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Jul 17, 20277:00 PM | $35 | 500 |
| 2- Person Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Jul 17, 20279:00 PM | $120 | 120 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jul 17, 20279:00 PM | $80 | 380 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $35 until May 31.
- 2- Person Half Marathon Relay: $120 until Jul 16.
- Half Marathon: $80 until May 31.
Online registration closes Jul 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Fort Worth runs 2:19:54, about 10:40 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:31:49 and men in 2:11:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2401 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 17 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 97°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 105°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Shirt; T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 18, 2027), 2026 (Jul 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, July 17, 2027, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76102.
From the organizers
Join the Cox Running Club for the 10th Annual Hell’s Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX. This unique summer night race features a 5K out-and-back course and a looped Half Marathon, plus a two-person Half Marathon relay option. Runners enjoy chip timing by Cox Racing Services, tiered pricing, custom finisher medals, technical race shirts (guaranteed for preregistered participants), and competitive awards across multiple age groups. Open to runners and walkers of all levels, the event celebrates Fort Worth’s historic Hell’s Half Acre with a fun, high-energy community atmosphere, music, and late-night racing excitement.