DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $37 on Jan 6, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after Jan 6, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after Jan 6, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $60$66 after Oct 14, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $37 on Jan 6, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $33 until Jan 6, then $37 until Feb 16, then $41 until Mar 23, then $45 until Apr 10, then $49 until Apr 11.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Apr 11.
- Half Marathon: $60 until Oct 14, then $66 until Dec 15, then $72 until Feb 16, then $78 until Mar 23, then $84 until Apr 9, then $90 until Apr 11.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Apr 11.
Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
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 7:05 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 570 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Fort Worth, TX 76111
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Foot Forward LLC) for DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 35:07 or better, the top quarter in 38:54, and half the field in 42:32; the last tenth came in after 1:02:25.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 58:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:08:50, and half the field in 1:16:31; the last tenth came in after 1:32:09.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:58:15 or better, the top quarter in 2:17:03, and half the field in 2:29:47; the last tenth came in after 2:58:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:54 | 35:48 |
| 20-29 | 35:54 | 35:28 |
| 30-39 | 36:07 | 38:02 |
| 40-49 | 28:07 | 38:29 |
| 50-59 | 40:57 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 39 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 150 to 153 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:14 to 42:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 153 (-6%) | 42:32 | under 35:07 | 20:42 |
| 2025 | 163 (+9%) | 41:22 | under 27:43 | 19:21 |
| 2024 | 150 | 38:14 | under 26:08 | 17:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 38:54, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 30 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:08:50, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 20 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:17:03, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 12 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 11 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°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
- TBD, Fort Worth, TX 76111Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 570 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 11, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Jun 16, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Fort Worth?
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $37 on Jan 6, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 153 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 42:32 and the winner ran 20:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 38:54, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 30 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Fort Worth, TX 76111.
From the organizers
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
Chip-timing with live results and awards
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