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Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Fort Worth 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 6:55 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $38 on Dec 15, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | May 2, 20276:55 AM | $15 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run 3.1 Miles | 5K | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 15, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile | Half Marathon | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $49$52 after Dec 15, 2026 | – |
| Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile | Other | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 15, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles | 5K | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | Half Marathon | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $38 on Dec 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until May 2.
- 1 Mile Run and Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles: $30 until May 2.
- 5k Run 3.1 Miles and Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile: $35 until Dec 15, then $38 until Feb 23, then $39 until Mar 2, then $40 until Mar 9, then $42 until Mar 16, then $44 until Mar 23, then $46 until Mar 30, then $48 until Apr 6, then $50 until Apr 13, then $52 until Apr 20, then $54 until Apr 27, then $55 until May 2.
- Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile: $49 until Dec 15, then $52 until Feb 22, then $55 until Mar 1, then $58 until Mar 8, then $61 until Mar 15, then $64 until Mar 22, then $67 until Mar 29, then $70 until Apr 5, then $73 until Apr 12, then $76 until Apr 19, then $78 until Apr 26, then $80 until May 3.
Online registration closes May 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $49, entry is about 25 percent below 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 6:42 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 6:55 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Marine Creek Lake, Fort Worth, TX 76179
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results5k Run 3.1 Miles
109
finishers
38:21
median (12:20 /mi)
23:51
winning time
66% / 34%
women / men
Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile
86
finishers
2:29:40
median (11:25 /mi)
1:37:26
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile
43
finishers
1:13:17
median (11:11 /mi)
56:29
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Fort Worth. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Fort Worth?
At the 2026 5k Run 3.1 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 28:58 or better, the top quarter in 33:06, and half the field in 38:21; the last tenth came in after 57:21.
At the 2026 Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:56:01 or better, the top quarter in 2:12:09, and half the field in 2:29:40; the last tenth came in after 2:55:12.
At the 2026 Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 58:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:56, and half the field in 1:13:17; the last tenth came in after 1:28:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 31:40 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 28:41 | 28:54 |
| 40-49 | 30:41 | 36:53 |
| 50-59 | 37:23 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 43:57 | 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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:06, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:12:09, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 8 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 May 2 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Fort Worth cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Overall Finisher Trophy
The coveted Bigfoot Trophy!
Race details
- Where
- Marine Creek Lake, Fort Worth, TX 76179Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (May 2, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Fort Worth?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, starting at 6:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Dec 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $49, entry is about 25 percent below 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.
- 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, Half Marathon, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 109 runners finished the 5k Run 3.1 Miles; the median finish was 38:21 and the winner ran 23:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:06, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Marine Creek Lake, Fort Worth, TX 76179.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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