CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Fort Worth's Thanksgiving Day half marathon offers a flat, fast course with community spirit.
Race Date
Nov 26, 2026
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 3,633
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon in Fort Worth, Texas, unfolds at Trinity Park, promising a runner-friendly experience. Now in its 14th year, this event has become a local tradition, drawing participants from across the region.
The course is designed for speed, featuring a flat profile with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal setting for runners aiming for personal bests. The 1-mile fun run and 5K options ensure that families and participants of all levels can join in the holiday festivities.
With a typical field size of around 164 finishers and a dedicated repeat-runner rate of about 19%, the race fosters a strong sense of community. Finisher medals, age group awards, and professional chip timing contribute to a well-organized event, capped off by free parking and convenient packet pickup.
Race-provided description
This race event will be held at Trinity Park (Pavilion #3) in Fort Worth, Texas, offering a scenic and runner-friendly course. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, 5K, or a 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk, making it a great event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. There will be Finisher medals for all finishers. Awards are given three deep in each age group for the 5K and Half Marathon, including overall and masters categories. The event also features free parking, early packet pickup options, and professionally chip-timed results by Cox Racing Services, ensuring a smooth and well-organized race experience.
Logistics
Race Day
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
2401 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout6914 years running
~164 finishers a year
growing or steady
19% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:20:35
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,633 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3,633
Median time
2:01:40
Latest turnout
164
States
21
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
The CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is held on Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk take place?
It takes place in Fort Worth, Texas.
What distances does the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles.
Is the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk course flat and good for a PR?
The CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3,633 runners who have completed the CRC Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
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