5K Races in Fort Worth: 2026–27 Calendar
Updated Oct 11, 2026. Races and fees from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
78 upcoming races in Fort Worth have a 5K on RunSignup right now, 112 races counting suburbs like Keller, Southlake and Burleson, and 266 across Dallas–Fort Worth. 20 of them are in the next 30 days. The next 5K in the city is Clear Neuro ADHD Awareness Walk and Fun Run on Oct 25, 2026. November 2026 is the busiest month, with 21. The Cowtown 5K on February 27, 2027 registers outside RunSignup and is covered below.
- In Fort Worth
- 78
- With suburbs
- 112
- Whole region
- 266
- Registration open
- 226
Big Fort Worth 5Ks that register outside RunSignup
These aren't in our RunSignup data, so they aren't in the tables below. Our guides have the details.
Saturday Feb 27, 2027
Cowtown 5K and Kids 5K
Saturday of Cowtown weekend from Will Rogers Memorial Center, 7:00 a.m. start, 1.5-hour limit. $50 from October 1 to December 3, before Race Roster fees.
Our Cowtown guide
Every upcoming 5K in Fort Worth: the next 6 weeks
78 races inside Fort Worth with a 5K on RunSignup, 17 of them between now and Dec 3, 2026. "From" is the cheapest current in-person 5K entry; race names open our full listing with events, fees and start times.
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Later 5Ks around Fort Worth, by month
Counts cover Fort Worth and its suburbs. Each link opens that month's race guide or the filtered Dallas–Fort Worth calendar.
More 5Ks in Tarrant County and the west side and Dallas–Fort Worth: the next 6 weeks
188 more races in the region have a 5K, 34 of them in Fort Worth's suburbs; 75 are between now and Dec 3, 2026. The filters above apply here too.
Filter by date and distance on the Dallas–Fort Worth calendar, or see every 5K in Texas.
Holiday and themed 5Ks around Fort Worth
Themed races in Fort Worth and its suburbs, matched by name and date, with the next few on the calendar. Open a race for costumes, medals and event details from the organizer.
Halloween 5Ks 3
- BURGERS & BOOS HALLOWEEN RUN · Oct 28, Fort Worth
- Spooky Run by Run with Callita · Oct 30, Burleson
- Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH · Oct 31, Fort Worth
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving 5Ks 9
- Turkey Trails - Fort Worth · Nov 15, Fort Worth
- The Hybrid Runner Foundation 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K · Nov 21, Cleburne
- CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk · Nov 26, Fort Worth
- Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health and Moritz Dealerships · Nov 26, Fort Worth
- Park Glen Turkey Trot - 21st Annual · Nov 26, Fort Worth
- Run With The Turkeys Trot · Nov 26, Keller
Christmas and holiday 5Ks 8
- Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX · Dec 4, Keller
- Hometown Jingle Jog · Dec 5, Kennedale
- Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Fort Worth · Dec 13, Fort Worth
- 2026 Jingle Bell Run - North Texas · Dec 19, Fort Worth
- Candy Cane Course - Fort Worth · Dec 19, Fort Worth
- CRC Christmas Eve 5K · Dec 24, Mansfield
New Year's 5Ks 2
- New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH · Dec 26, Fort Worth
- Rock Your Resolution · Jan 2, Burleson
Valentine's Day 5Ks 1
- Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH · Feb 13, Fort Worth
St. Patrick's Day 5Ks 4
- Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Fort Worth · Mar 7, Fort Worth
- Lucky Labrador 5K and Leprechaun Fun Run · Mar 13, Roanoke
- St Pat's 5K & 10K · Mar 14, Keller
- St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH · Mar 20, Fort Worth
Fourth of July 5Ks 2
- Fort Worth 4th of July 5K · Jul 4, Fort Worth
- KELLER FIRECRACKER 5K & 10K · Jul 4, Keller
5K series in Dallas–Fort Worth
69 of the 266 5Ks in the region are editions of a series: the same themed race run in several cities, or the same course on a monthly schedule. Handy if you collect medals, or want a second shot a few weeks later.
| Series | Dates here | Statewide | Cities | Next edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 3 | 12 | Fort Worth | Nov 28, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 | 3 | 12 | Fort Worth | Dec 12, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Bigfoot Classic | 2 | 8 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Jan 16, 2027, Dallas |
| Candy Cane Course | 2 | 5 | Fort Worth, Garland | Dec 5, 2026, Garland |
| Cold Front | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Feb 7, 2027, Fort Worth |
| DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Apr 4, 2027, Dallas |
| Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Sep 19, 2027, Dallas |
| Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Jul 24, 2027, Dallas |
| Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | May 2, 2027, Dallas |
| Mardi Gras Madness | 2 | 7 | Arlington, Dallas | Feb 7, 2027, Arlington |
| Rodeo Stampede | 2 | 8 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Feb 13, 2027, Dallas |
| Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 | 2 | 8 | Fort Worth | Feb 13, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Run for Donut | 2 | 8 | Fort Worth | Jan 30, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 | 2 | 8 | Fort Worth | Nov 14, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Running through the Decades Half Marathon | 2 | 8 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Apr 25, 2027, Dallas |
| Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K | 2 | 8 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Jul 17, 2027, Dallas |
| Spring Fling | 2 | 8 | Fort Worth, Little Elm | Apr 3, 2027, Little Elm |
| Summer Sizzler | 2 | 4 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Aug 22, 2027, Dallas |
| SuperHeroes Run | 2 | 6 | Fort Worth | Mar 27, 2027, Fort Worth |
| The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K | 2 | 8 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Jun 26, 2027, Fort Worth |
| The Wiener Run | 2 | 7 | Dallas, Fort Worth | May 16, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Mar 7, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K | 2 | 5 | Fort Worth, Garland | Jan 2, 2027, Garland |
| Turkey Shuffle | 2 | 7 | Carrollton, Fort Worth | Nov 8, 2026, Carrollton |
| Turkey Trails | 2 | 5 | Dallas, Fort Worth | Nov 15, 2026, Fort Worth |
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Dec 19, 2026, Fort Worth |
| A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Dec 26, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Always Hope Easter Run | 1 | 3 | Fort Worth | Mar 27, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K | 1 | 3 | Fort Worth | Dec 13, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Oct 31, 2026, Fort Worth |
| MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Jan 16, 2027, Fort Worth |
| New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Dec 26, 2026, Fort Worth |
| PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Oct 31, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Dec 12, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Apr 10, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Jun 19, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Run Together Against Breast Cancer | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Feb 27, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Apr 10, 2027, Fort Worth |
| St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Mar 20, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Nov 28, 2026, Fort Worth |
| Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Feb 13, 2027, Fort Worth |
| Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 1 | 4 | Fort Worth | Nov 14, 2026, Fort Worth |
Picking a 5K in Fort Worth
Most races start by the river. The Tarrant Regional Water District manages more than 100 miles of Trinity Trails in the Fort Worth area, and many 5Ks here start in Trinity Park or at Panther Island Pavilion and stay on those flat paths. More places are on our running in Texas guide.
Thanksgiving is the biggest 5K morning. The 45th Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot starts at General Worth Square downtown at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving, with a timed 5K and 8K. The rest of the city’s big races are on our Fort Worth races page.
Many listings are series dates. Themed runs that visit several cities list Fort Worth more than once a year. Check the start line before you register: some are in Trinity Park, others in the suburbs.
Respect the heat outside winter. From late spring to early fall, run at sunrise, drink before you are thirsty and run by effort rather than pace. Stop and cool down for heavy sweating, weakness or clammy skin; call 911 for confusion or slurred speech. Our zone 2 guide covers training through it.
November 2026 is the busiest month for 5Ks around Fort Worth on the current calendar, with 21 races.
Sources: Tarrant Regional Water District, the National Weather Service heat safety guide, its heat illness guide. General information, not medical advice.
Places to run in Fort Worth
Trinity Trails
More than 100 miles of trail in the Fort Worth area, managed by the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Source: Tarrant Regional Water District
Fort Worth running stores
- Fleet Feet Fort Worth · 2600 W 7th Street Suite 159
personalized shoe outfitting, training programs (full marathon, half marathon, beginner 5K), group runs
- Fort Worth Running Company · 3000 S Hulen St #158
shoe fitting, gait analysis, 3D foot scan, group runs
- Lone Star Walking & Running Co. · 4929 Camp Bowie Blvd.
shoe fitting, gait analysis, group runs
- Luke's Locker Fort Worth · 5255 Monahans Ave
shoe fitting, group runs, training programs
5Ks around Fort Worth per month
- October 2026 10
- November 2026 21
- December 2026 12
- January 2027 16
- February 2027 8
- March 2027 10
- April 2027 11
- May 2027 7
- June 2027 6
- July 2027 5
- August 2027 2
- September 2027 4
Fort Worth and its suburbs, as listed on RunSignup. Later months fill in as organizers post dates.
5Ks by city in Dallas–Fort Worth
Fort Worth 5Ks FAQ
How many 5Ks are in Fort Worth?
78 upcoming races in Fort Worth have a 5K event on RunSignup, 112 including suburbs like Keller, Southlake, Burleson and Mansfield, and 266 across Dallas–Fort Worth. 226 of the region’s 5Ks have registration open right now.
What is the next 5K in Fort Worth?
Clear Neuro ADHD Awareness Walk and Fun Run on Oct 25, 2026 is the next Fort Worth race with a 5K on RunSignup. 20 Fort Worth-area 5Ks are in the next 30 days; the table above lists them by date.
When is the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot?
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at General Worth Square downtown. It is the 45th edition, with a timed 5K and 8K at 8:30 a.m. and a youth 1K. 9 Fort Worth-area 5Ks in all are turkey trots or Thanksgiving runs.
Is there a 5K at Cowtown?
Yes. The Cowtown 5K and Kids 5K are Saturday, February 27, 2027, from Will Rogers Memorial Center, with the adult race at 7:00 a.m. and a 1.5-hour limit. From October 1 to December 3, 2026, the base price is $50 before Race Roster fees. Our Cowtown 2027 guide has the rest.
Are there Christmas 5Ks in Fort Worth?
Yes. 8 Fort Worth-area 5Ks have a Christmas or holiday theme, including Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX (Dec 4, 2026, Keller), Hometown Jingle Jog (Dec 5, 2026, Kennedale), Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Fort Worth (Dec 13, 2026, Fort Worth) and 2026 Jingle Bell Run - North Texas (Dec 19, 2026, Fort Worth). See every one on our Christmas races in Texas guide.
What are the 5K series in Fort Worth?
69 of the 266 Dallas–Fort Worth 5Ks are editions of a series that repeats the same themed race in several cities or on a monthly schedule, such as Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 (3 dates), Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 (3 dates) and Bigfoot Classic (2 dates). November 2026 has the most Fort Worth-area 5Ks, with 21.
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