The Cowtown Marathon

Suffering from puzzle anxiety? Don't forget to finish your Blast from the Past virtual run this month so that you can complete your medal puzzle piece collection.

What time of day is your favorite time to run?

Save the Date for the second annual Cowtown Candy Cane Holiday Run! Join us for an evening walk or run on Saturday, December 7, through the beautiful Westcliff neighborhood and enjoy festive holiday lights along the route!

Experience unparalleled community support! Sign up for The 2025 Cowtown here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84964/the-2025-cowtown-race-weekend

Lucy and Waylan, The Cowtown office dogs say Happy National Dog Day!

Fort Worth has outstanding parks and nature trails, but not all of them are shaded. Where are your favorite shady places to run? 🌳

We are so thankful for all of the amazing artists who entered their designs for The 2026 Cowtown art. We have narrowed the art submissions to three finalists and we want to hear from you!

Voting ends Monday, August 26 at 11:59pm

Cast your vote for the 2026 Cowtown art HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/aDZhUAx/2026CowtownArt

Your miles with The Cowtown go further than you realize! The C.A.L.F. Program trains and educates children in nutrition, running, living an active lifestyle, and more! Get involved here: https://www.cowtownmarathon.org/community/calf-program

We are known for our medal series, so if you are missing a piece, now is the time to fix it! The Cowtown Blast from the Past Virtual Run allows you to run any half, full, or ultra distance from 2022 to 2024. You have until September 30 to complete your virtual race and earn your medal from a past series! Register today: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87027/the-cowtown-blast-from-the-past

Sign the whole family up for the fourteenth annual Cowtown C.A.L.F. 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Walk & Run! This family-friendly event on October 5 includes a delicious pancake breakfast (in the registration cost), face painting for the children, and a live DJ! Learn more and register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/89768/the-2024-cowtown-calf-race

Take your running career to the next level! Register for The Cowtown Trailblazer Winter Training Program here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/90126/the-cowtown-trailblazer-winter-2024-training-program

Will you be a repeat runner of The 2025 Cowtown or will it be a new experience for you? Comment with a 🏃 if you're running again and a 👟 if it's your first time! https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84964/the-2025-cowtown-race-weekend

The Cowtown Cool Down Hydration Belt/Vest is the perfect way to stay hydrated in this blazing Texas heat! 💦 Snag yours here: https://the-cowtown-store.myshopify.com/products/cowtown-cool-down-hydration-belt-vest?variant=44705031848238

What do you like to eat before you run? Drop your answers in the comments! 👇

Cowtown is at the FWISD Community Welcome Back to School Expo today! We are sharing information about the Cowtown CALF program, which promotes lifetime health and fitness.

Running is an amazing way to relieve stress and gives a bonding sense of community with others training together for our February Kids 5K event.

You can read more about our CALF program here:

https://www.cowtownmarathon.org/community/www.cowtownmarathon.org/community/calf-program

All of us benefit from good nutrition, but if you're a runner, there are some unique dietary considerations to keep in mind. Read this article for tips on how to maintain a healthy runner's diet: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/runners-diet

Looking for an exceptional exercise class? Check out The Cowtown Classes here: https://the-cowtown-store.myshopify.com/pages/the-cowtown-classes

Enjoy excellent scenery and an outstanding finisher medal! 🥇 Register for The 2025 Cowtown today! https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84964/the-2025-cowtown-race-weekend

It's not too late to register for The Cowtown Trailblazer Winter Training Program! In-person group activities and virtual options are available, and your current fitness levels and previous race times will be used to calculate your training paces. Get more details here: https://www.cowtownmarathon.org/runners/training

The next price increase for The 2025 Cowtown is TOMORROW, July 31! Save 💲 by registering today: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84964/the-2025-cowtown-race-weekend

What do you get when you cross a runner and an artist? Vincent van Go? Pablo Pace-casso?
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An amazing new design for 2026 The Cowtown Marathon?

Submit your creative race logo by August 16th, 2024 to The Cowtown Art Contest at [email protected]. The winning design will be featured on all the runner shirts, brochures, posters, and website for the 2026 races. Find all the entry details here:https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/620acce4f43c52aa080fb863/66a001adfcf76ae1c1c48ea3_2026%20Cowtown%20Art%20Contest.pdf

We're 6% of the way toward reaching our 2025 fundraising goal! 🎉 Read about the C.A.L.F. Program and donate here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/84964/the-2025-cowtown-race-weekend/fundraising-organization/53449

Hydration is always important, but it becomes especially crucial as summer temps soar. Read this blog for tips on staying hydrated while running in the heat: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2023/jun/how-to-stay-hydrated-while-running-in-the-heat/

Keep in shape this summer with The Cowtown's exercise classes! View the full schedule and sign up here: https://the-cowtown-store.myshopify.com/pages/the-cowtown-classes

Is running The Cowtown a tradition for you and your family? Drop a 🐮 in the comments if you're a repeat runner!

Missing a piece of the puzzle? Register today for The Cowtown Blast from the Past Virtual Run to complete any Half, Full, or Ultra distance from 2022–2024, and earn the medal you're lacking! https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87027/the-cowtown-blast-from-the-past

The C.A.L.F. Program was created in 2009 as part of our mission to promote a lifelong love of fitness. Since then, we've helped tens of thousands of children lace up and cross finish lines. Learn more about the C.A.L.F. Program and how you can get involved here: https://www.cowtownmarathon.org/community/calf-program

Runners, your invaluable input is requested! The 2024 Global Runner Survey from Running USA is now accepting responses. Share your thoughts and help make races and better for all. Take the survey here and be entered to win a $50 gift card: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7861197/2024-Race-Trends-Global-Runner-Survey

Save the date for the 14th annual Cowtown C.A.L.F. on October 5! Taking place at Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In, The C.A.L.F. Race features three different distances: 1 mile, 5K, and 10K. Get more information and register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/89768/the-2024-cowtown-calf-race

👇 Drop your questions in the comments for our partners at Baylor Scott & White Health to answer! Some will be selected for a video response, so stay tuned!