TLNA

Overview

The Cowtown Marathon events are set to kick off this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, promising a bustling schedule of races and festivities. Despite warm temperatures, thousands of runners are anticipated to participate in various events aimed at promoting health and wellness.

Event Details

• Health and Wellness Expo:
• Date: Friday and Saturday
• Location: Amon Carter Exhibit Hall
• Time:
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Races:
• Date: Saturday and Sunday
• Races Include:
  • 10K and 5Ks for adults and kids on Saturday
  • Half, full, and ultra marathons on Sunday
• Race Packet Pickup: Begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday
• Route:
• Begins and ends on Gendy Street
• Passes through areas such as the Stockyards, TCU’s campus, and around the Colonial Country Club
• Charitable Support:
• Proceeds support Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness (CALF)
• Provides running equipment to thousands of kids in 17 different school districts

Expected Weather Conditions

• Friday: Warm temperatures
• Saturday:
• Temperatures: Expected to rise to the 80s
• Heat Advisory Warning: Organizers have issued a heat advisory
• Hydration:
  • Hydration stations every mile and a half for runners
  • Participants reminded to stay hydrated before, during, and after races
• Sunday:
• Warm weather continues

Recommendations

• Participants and supporters urged to take breaks and stay hydrated
• Plan for road closures in areas along the race route
• Spectators encouraged to line the streets to cheer on runners

Source

• TLNA4’s Paige Ellenberger, Evan Andrews, and Marathon Organizers

<a href=”https://www.fox4news.com/news/2024-cowtown-marathon-heat-advisory”>Source</a>