Registration for The 2027 Cowtown will re-open on April 1st, 2026 at Tier 1 price. We hope to see you at the finish line.
The Cowtown Marathon has a proud 48-year history that began in 1979 with two race events, the 10K and Full Marathon. In 1998, the event grew to include a 5K, which quickly became a favorite with over 5,000 participants in its inaugural year. By 2003, the Kids 5K was introduced, appealing to families and children, followed by the addition of the Half Marathon in 2005. The final race distance, the Ultra Marathon, was added in 2008, marking a major milestone of 30 years of Cowtown.
As the largest multi-event race in North Texas, we’ve experienced record-breaking registration numbers, but we never forget that our runners have played a key role in our success. In 2009, we launched The C.A.L.F. (Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness) Program, focused on promoting health and fitness in local communities. This initiative, which spans 16 school districts and serves about 5,000 students each year, provides grants for brand-new running shoes to low-income children and offers discounted race entries for youth participants. In 2019, the program celebrated its 10th anniversary, and to date, Cowtown has donated over 65,000 pairs of shoes and helped thousands of students cross their first 5K finish line.
Event Schedule
In-Person Races
Saturday, February 27th, 2027
10K
Adults 5K
Kids 5K presented by PNC Bank
Sunday, February 28th, 2027
Half Marathon - Full Marathon - Ultra Marathon presented by Miller Lite
Virtual Races (January 8th - March 31st)
Kids 5K presented by PNC Bank, Adults 5K, 10K,
Half Marathon, Full Marathon, & Ultra Marathon presented by Miller Lite
Upcoming Medals
2026 Medal (Half, Full, Ultra) | Upcoming 2027 Medal (Half, Full, Ultra) | Upcoming 2028 50th anniversary Medal (Half, Full, Ultra) | All medals can be displayed together on the 2028 Anniversary Medal |

Contact information
- Event contact
- The Cowtown Office
- Phone
- 817-207-0224
- Website
- Visit website






