Lake Benbrook Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

39th Annual Cox Running Club Lake Benbrook Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Presented by Cox Running Club
Cox Running Club is proud to bring back one of the most historic running events in the DFW Metroplex!

After several years of lower participation, we seriously considered retiring this event. However, we believe some traditions are worth fighting for. Instead of canceling, we have decided to challenge ourselves, rebuild the race, and bring new energy to one of the oldest and most meaningful running events in North Texas.

The Lake Benbrook Half Marathon is recognized as the oldest half marathon in the DFW Metroplex, and we are excited to continue that legacy on Saturday, January 23, 2027.

For 2027, we are not only bringing back the Half Marathon and 5K, but we are also adding a brand-new 10K distance. Whether you are training for a spring race, looking for a scenic winter run, or simply want to be part of a long-standing DFW running tradition, this event is for you.

The race will start at Dutch Branch Park in Benbrook, Texas, and feature scenic routes along beautiful Lake Benbrook.

All finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive a custom finisher medal.

 
Location
Dutch Branch Park
1891 Winscott Rd
Benbrook, TX 76126

 
Event Date
Saturday, January 23, 2027

 
Race Distances
Half Marathon – 13.1 Miles
10K – 6.2 Miles
5K – 3.1 Miles

Route maps: TBD

 
Race Day Schedule
6:30 AM – Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM – Half Marathon Start
8:00 AM – 10K Start
8:10 AM – 5K Start
9:15 AM – 5K Awards
9:45 AM – 10K Awards
10:30 AM – Half Marathon Awards

Race day packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM at the race site.

 
Registration Fees
5K Run/Walk
Early Bird through December 1: $35
Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $40
Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $45
Race Day Registration: $50

10K Run/Walk
Early Bird through December 1: $45
Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $50
Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $55
Race Day Registration: $60

Half Marathon
Early Bird through December 1: $75
Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $80
Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $85
Race Day Registration: $90

 
Shirts
Participants will receive a men’s/unisex long-sleeve technical event shirt.

Shirt sizes are guaranteed only for participants registered by January 15, 2027. After this date, shirts and sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 
Finisher Medals
All finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive a custom finisher medal.

 
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup: TBA

Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30 AM at Dutch Branch Park.

 
Awards
Awards will be given in each distance to the following:

Overall Male & Female
Overall Master Male & Female
Overall Grandmaster Male & Female

Age Group Awards
Age group awards will be given three deep in each race.

Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13–15, 16–18, 19–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80 & Over

Awards may be picked up at the race site on race day. Awards will not be mailed.

 
Results
This event will be chip-timed by Cox Racing Services.

Live results will be available at:
www.coxracingservices.com

 
More Information
Brian Cox
682-597-9501
coxracingservices@gmail.com

Join fellow runners on February 21, 2026 for the Lake Benbrook Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Benbrook.