Farrington Field, Fort Worth TX
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
🌼 Event Information
- Date: October 11, 2025
- Location: Farrington Field, Fort Worth, TX
- Race URL: Day of the Dead Half Marathon
- Start Time: 8 a.m.
🏃♀️ Race Experience
- Course: 13.1-mile race through stunning Texas parks.
- Atmosphere: Celebrate life with the scent of marigolds and beautiful scenery.
- Aid Stations: Hydration points throughout the route to keep you fueled.
- Finish Line: Experience the joy of crossing the finish line greeted by cheering crowds.
🎉 Post-Race Celebration
- Live Music: Enjoy lively tunes and dance after the race.
- Food: Indulge in delicious Mexican treats and drinks.
- Community: Celebrate with fellow runners, sharing stories and camaraderie.
- Day of the Dead Theme: A joyous tribute blending culture and running.
👗 Costume Contest
- Theme: Embrace Dia de los Muertos with creative costumes.
- Judging: Costumes evaluated based on creativity and authenticity.
- Award: Winner receives the "Day of the Dead Best Costume Award."
- Event: Contest before the race fosters a festive spirit.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
- Awards: Trophy for overall winners and special recognition pins.
- Age Groups: Standard age group awards for various categories.
- Finishers: All participants receive medals and T-shirts (while supplies last).
🕒 Event Schedule
- Packet Pickup: 6:30-7:45 a.m.
- Kids Dash: 7:55 a.m.
- National Anthem: 8:00 a.m.
- Awards: Live results announced immediately after finishing.
💪 Volunteer Information
- Volunteer Role: Help the event run smoothly and earn rewards.
- Perks: Free race entry, shirts, and medals available.
- Support: Course monitors and aid station volunteers cheer and assist runners.
- Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before start time to check-in.
⚠️ Rain or Shine
- Weather: Bigfoot races proceed regardless of conditions.
- Course Conditions: Expect pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths.
- Packet Pickup: Always offered for 1.5 hours before race start.
- Shirt Guarantee: Cutoff is 10 days before the event.
