Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101
About this race
3 DAYS OF IN-PERSON RACES! REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1st!
Run 1, 2 or 3 days on an easy loop course! Race features:
- 4 races to choose from each day!
- Paved 6.55 mile loop! (Half=2 loops; 3Quarter=3 loops, Marathon=4 loops; Ultra = 5+ loops)
- Packet Pickup at the race site: Friday night, and Saturday/Sunday/Monday before & after the races
- FREE parking!
- Long-sleeve tee-shirts (size not guaranteed after January 31st)
- Unique participant medals! Different medal each day!
- Save money on 3 Half Marathons or 3 Full Marathons by registering for the Triple Dog Dare!
- Save money on 3 Ultra Marathons AND earn a buckle by registering for the Dizzy Dalmatian 101!
- Virtual options also available!
RACE LOCATION:
Marine Creek Lake, near TCC-West2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179
Pick your distance
Running
Rescue Rover (Saturday)
Paws & Claws 5K
A mostly-flat out-and-back along one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas!
Rescue Rover Half
2 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is pretty flat!
Rescue Rover Marathon
4 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is pretty flat!
Rescue Rover Ultra
5 loops (and an out-&-back) around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is pretty flat! 54K!
Triple Dog Dare (Half)
Run all three half marathons! - Rescue Rover Half Marathon on Saturday - Puppy Power Half Marathon on Sunday - Mighty Mutt Half Marathon on Monday Get 1 shirt + 2 other swag items + a Finisher's gift! (Note: This discount package is not eligible for any running club discounts)
Triple Dog Dare (Marathon)
Run all three marathons! - Rescue Rover Marathon on Saturday - Puppy Power Marathon on Sunday - Mighty Mutt Marathon on Monday Get 1 shirt + 2 other swag items + a Finisher's gift! (Note: this discount package is not eligible for any running club discounts)
Dizzy Dalmatian 101
Run the longest event each day: 33.7 X 3 = 101 MILES!! Get 1 shirt + 2 other swag items. Earn a ** BUCKLE ** (Note: this discount package is not eligible for any running club discounts)
Dalmatian Virtual Half Marathon
The Virtual version of the Dalmatian Run Fest halves. Complete your run anytime in February with no travel hassles. Earn the same tee and medal!
Dalmatian Virtual Marathon
The Virtual version of the Dalmatian Run Fest marathons. Complete your run anytime in February with no travel hassles. Earn the same tee and medal!
Dalmatian Virtual Ultra Marathon
The Virtual version of the Dalmatian Run Fest Ultramarathons. Complete your run anytime in February with no travel hassles. Earn the same tee and medal!
Dalmatian Triple Virtual
The Virtual version of the Dalmatian Run Fest Triple Dog Dare!. Complete your 3 distances (13.1, 26.2, 33.7 or one of each) anytime in February with no travel hassles. Earn the same tee, medal and Triple Finisher's gift! If you run 3 Ultras, you'll get the Buckle!
Puppy Power (Sunday)
Puppy Power 10K
One Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is pretty flat!
Puppy Power Half
2 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is mostly flat!
Puppy Power Marathon
4 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is mostly flat!
Puppy Power Ultra
5 loops (and an out-&-back) around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is mostly flat! 54K!
Mighty Mutt (Monday)
Mighty Mutt Half
2 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is rather flat!
Mighty Mutt 3-Quarter Marathon
3 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is pretty flat! This race is 19.65 miles - perfect for a supported long run before a spring marathon!
Mighty Mutt Marathon
4 Q-shaped loops around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is rather flat!
Mighty Mutt Ultra
5 loops (and an out-&-back) around one of the most scenic lakes in North Texas. Great views from the dam, and the rest is mostly flat! 54K!
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For internal use only
Vendor/Volunteer Shirt
For internal use only
Additional Virtual 1
For internal use only
Additional Virtual 2
For internal use only
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Worth, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 6:12 PM local time (CST) in Fort Worth on February 13, 2027 — 10h 58m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 136 Fort Worth events
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