Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 29, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $37 on May 26, 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 | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after May 26, 2027 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after May 26, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $33$37 after May 26, 2027 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Aug 29, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Aug 29, 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 May 26, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 15K and 5K: $33 until May 26, then $37 until Jul 6, then $41 until Aug 10, then $45 until Aug 28, then $49 until Aug 29.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Aug 29.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Aug 29.
Online registration closes Aug 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $33, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Texas ($34.50).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 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 (5 years)5k
10k
15K
Aggregated from official results (Foot Forward LLC) for Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:42 or better, the top quarter in 31:00, and half the field in 39:17; the last tenth came in after 59:37.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 50:35 or better, the top quarter in 58:17, and half the field in 1:02:38; the last tenth came in after 1:18:28.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:17, and half the field in 1:36:17; the last tenth came in after 2:12:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 42:32 | 31:36 |
| 20-29 | 32:07 | 32:19 |
| 30-39 | 34:51 | 28:39 |
| 40-49 | 34:31 | 25:29 |
| 50-59 | 47:08 | 31:30 |
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
Down 56 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 159 to 94 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:48 to 39:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 (-37%) | 39:17 | under 25:42 | 21:29 |
| 2025 | 150 (-19%) | 38:07 | under 27:18 | 21:53 |
| 2024 | 185 (+71%) | 38:05 | under 27:47 | 19:30 |
| 2023 | 108 (-32%) | 35:34 | under 24:22 | 19:18 |
| 2022 | 159 | 40:48 | under 27:56 | 0:07 |
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 31:00, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2022 half marathon field finished under 2:07:13, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 1:01:05, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 7 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.
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, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 29, 2027), 2026 (Aug 16, 2026), 2025 (Aug 16, 2025), 2024 (Aug 3, 2024), 2023 (Aug 6, 2023), 2022 (Jun 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Summer Sizzler - Fort Worth?
- Sunday, August 29, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $37 on May 26, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $33, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Texas ($34.50).
- 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, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 94 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 39:17 and the winner ran 21:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:00, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Fort Worth, TX 76111.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Free Kona Ice
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!