CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K
Fort Worth's Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon offers a unique summer night race experience.
Race Date
Jul 18, 2026
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 2- Person Half Marathon Relay
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 378
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Cox Running Club's Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon transforms Trinity Park in Fort Worth into a vibrant summer night race, now in its 10th year. This event, first run in 2017, embraces the city's historic "Hell's Half Acre" district with a lively, high-energy atmosphere, complete with music and late-night racing excitement.
Runners can choose from a 5K out-and-back, a looped half marathon, or a two-person relay. The course is a fast, flat loop, ideal for setting personal bests, with chip timing ensuring accurate results. A technical race shirt and custom finisher medal await those who cross the line.
With a median field size of around 82 finishers, the race draws participants from approximately six states, and about 18% return year after year, highlighting its appeal as a community-focused event that welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities.
Race-provided description
Join the Cox Running Club for the 10th Annual Hell’s Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX. This unique summer night race features a 5K out-and-back course and a looped Half Marathon, plus a two-person Half Marathon relay option. Runners enjoy chip timing by Cox Racing Services, tiered pricing, custom finisher medals, technical race shirts (guaranteed for preregistered participants), and competitive awards across multiple age groups. Open to runners and walkers of all levels, the event celebrates Fort Worth’s historic Hell’s Half Acre with a fun, high-energy community atmosphere, music, and late-night racing excitement.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Start Time
10:00 PM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
2401 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick505 years running
~82 finishers a year
shrinking
18% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 6 states
winner 1:34:49
typical high 98°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
79°
Afternoon (High)
98°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 378 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
378
Median time
2:31:19
Latest turnout
63
States
10
Turnout by year
2020–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
The CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 PM.
Where does the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Fort Worth, Texas.
What distances does the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 2- Person Half Marathon Relay.
Is the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 378 runners who have completed the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K.
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