The Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth Texas

The 32nd annual Cowtown Marathon takes place in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday February 25th, 2010.  More than 18,000 people are expected to participate in the marathon, half marathon, 50K ultra marathon, 10K, adult 5K and the kid’s 5K.  This year the number of runners will be limited in the marathon, half marathon and 50K ultra marathon.  There will be no race day registration so register in advance on-line or in person.  Registration fees range from $20-$110 depending on the race you wish to run in and the date of your registration.  The earlier the better!  You will be issued a timing chip to record your race time.  The Cowtown Marathon is a certified race in respect to qualification for other races such as the Boston Marathon.  This multi-race event for adults and children promotes community health and wellness to Texans through the non profit Cowtown organization.  If you would like to volunteer at the Cowntown Marathon call the volunteer hotline at 817-735-2033.   A related event on this same weekend is the Health and Fitness Expo held downtown at Sundance Square’s Chisholm Trail Lot in the big tent on Friday and Saturday February 26th and 27th, 2010.  www.cowtownmarathon.org