Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101

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-West
2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179

 

The 10K is SUNDAY only

 

** 10K RACE SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup: Fri 3-5, Saturday 3-5 & Sunday 6:30am-8:00am

Pre-race meeting: Sunday 7:55am

Race start: Sunday 8:00am

Race end: The course officially closes at 5PM. However, if you think it will take you longer than 3.5 hours to do your 10K, please tell the race director or timer at the start/finish, or tell the volunteer at the Far Aid aid station. This is so we don't mark you as 'missing' and launch a manhunt :)

 

** LOCATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage sign
Other:
- 10K runners will do 1 Counter-clockwise loop 
- 10K runners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back but will turn around at the '10K Turnaround' sign
- The 10K course has 2 fully-stocked Aid Stations & 3 water-only stops
- The 10K course is an accurately measured distance but is not certified

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**SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring samples and gifts from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- Finishers will get a finisher's medal.
- Overall Winners and Masters Winners will get stainless medals!

 
** 10K FAQs **

Why aren't there Masters or Age Group awards? There simply aren't enough 10K runners, so help us grow by telling your friends about our race!

Why isn't the 10K offered on Saturday or Monday? Dalmatian Run Fest isn't big enough. Help us grow by telling your friends about our races!

Is the course walker-friendly? VERY! The course is beautiful, scenic and mostly flat. Also, the cutoff is really generous!

Is the course protected from weather? Most of the 10K course has great tree-cover, which nicely blocks the wind, but maybe not the rain. The sections through the college and across the dam are open to all elements and could be windy. There are a few spots on the course that could get icy, but we'll make sure they are marked.

Is the 10K part of any 3-day event packages? Yes. The fireman's Ladder is a Half Marathon on Saturday, the 10K on Sunday and the 5K on Monday.

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several area running clubs. If you think your running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

I have a question that isn't answered here. Check the General FAQs page

The 3-Q is SATURDAY Only
 

** 3-QUARTER MARATHON SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup:

- Fri 3pm-5pm
- Race Day 6:30am-8:00am

Pre-race meeting:  7:55am

Race start time: 8:00am

Race end time:

- The course closes at 5PM each day so our volunteers and staff can make plans.
- As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign a waiver and take a light with you.
- Is the course walker-friendly? Yes. It's mostly flat, well-supported, and has a generous time limit. 

Drop-Downs:

- You can choose to drop down to any shorter distance that is offered that day as long as you have completed that mileage (or more).
- IMPORTANT: You and the Timer must both sign the Drop Down Sheet (located on a clipboard at the Timing Tent) for your Drop Down to be official
- You will be listed in the results of the shorter distance as an official finisher. (You may also be listed in the results of your original distance as a DRP.)
- You will get the medal corresponding to the race you completed.
- You will get the swag of your original distance (after all, you paid for it!)
- BUT if you drop down in distance, you won't be eligible for awards that day.

** LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a 6.5547-mile loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage signs
Other:
- 3-Q Marathoners will do 3 loops
- 3-Q Marathoners will pass through the start/finish arch each loop.
- 3-Q Marathoners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back each loop.
- The 3-Q course features 2 full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop.
- The 3-Q course is a certified distance
- The 3-Q will run clockwise

** SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring gifts and Samples from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- 4" Finisher's Medal
- Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male and Female Winners for each event will get stainless medals!

**3-QUARTER MARATHON FAQs **

Are there any pace groups? No, sorry. We don't organize any pace groups.

Is the 3-Q Marathon record-eligible? The course is a certified and sanctioned distance, so it is theoretically possible to set a record with your Half Marathon split.

How come there aren't any Age Group awards? We'd really like to give Age Group awards, but the 3-Q doesn't have enough people in each race to justify them. Help us grow, and hopefully we can offer Age Group awards soon!

Why isn't the 3-Q offered on Sunday or Monday? Dalmatian Run Fest isn't big enough. Help us grow by telling your friends about our races!

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several large running clubs: Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. If you think your large running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

Are there any package deals? The 3-Q is not part of any package

I don't see my question here. Check out our General FAQs page
 

 
The 5K is MONDAY only

 

** 5K RACE SCHEDULE**

Packet Pickup: Fri 3-5, Saturday 3-5, Sunday 3-5 & Monday 6:30am-9:00am

Pre-race meeting: Monday 8:55am

Race start: Monday 9:00am

Race Day Registration Ends: 9:15 am

Race end: The course officially closes at 5PM. However, if you think it will take you longer than 2 hours to do your 5K, please tell the race director or timer at the start/finish so we don't pack up the 5K awards. 

 

** LOCATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

     Marine Creek Lake
     2700 NW Loop 820
     Fort Worth, TX 76179
     GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The 5K course is an out-and back on the shore of beautiful Marine Creek Lake
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but there wi be a turn-around sign
Other:
- 5K participants will go approximately 1.55 miles out then turn around near the EMS ISD headquarters and come back the way they came.
- The 5K course has a waterstop at the turnaround
- The 5K race begins and ends at the start/finish arch
- The 5K course is an accurately measured distance but is not certified.

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** SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Dalmatian-themed swag Item (past examples: Frisbees, magnets, key chains, etc)
- Age-appropriate goody bag for the kids!
- Dalmatian socks for the adults! Or upgrade to the long-sleeved race shirt!
- Goody Bag with gifts and samples from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- Finishers will get a finisher's medal!
- Overall Winners and Masters Winners will get awards!
- 1st overall in each age group will get an award: 
    5-9   . . . . . 25-29 . . . . . 44-49 . . . . . 65-69
  10-14 . . . . . 30-34 . . . . . 50-54 . . . . . 70-74
  15-19 . . . . . 35-39 . . . . . 55-59 . . . . . 75-79
  20-24 . . . . . 40-44 . . . . . 60-64 . . . . . 80+

** 5K FAQs **

Why isn't the 5K offered on Saturday or Sunday? Dalmatian Run Fest isn't big enough. Help us grow by telling your friends about our races!

Why isn't the shirt included in the price? If we gave shirts, we'd have to raise prices in order to also give finisher's medals. And runners LOVE finisher's medals! 

Is the 5K part of any 3-day event packages? Yes. The fireman's Ladder is a Half Marathon on Saturday, the 10K on Sunday and the 5K on Monday.

Is the course walker-friendly? VERY! The course is beautiful, scenic and mostly flat. Also, the cutoff is really generous!

Is the course protected from weather? Most of the 5K course is open to all elements and could be windy. But this also gives it AMAZING views!

What is "Age-Based" pricing? The 5K costs less for a 5 year old than it does for a 12 year old; they both pay less than an adult does.

Are there any other discounts? We offer a discount to several area running clubs. If you think your running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

I have a question that isn't answered here. Check the General FAQs page

 

** SCHEDULE **

Virtual Run Period Start: 01/30/2026 12:01 AM

Virtual Run Period End: 03/01/2026 11:59 PM

Report your time and mileage by: 03/04/2026 11:59 PM

How long do I have for each event?

- An event does not need to be completed in a single run, but should be completed within a 15-hour period.
- If you are running a Triple Virtual, you have a 15-hour window for each of your three events.
- The 3 events for the Triple Virtuals do not need to be run on consecutive days, as long as they are all complete within the Virtual Run Period.
- Important: the Virtual Triples should be completed as 3 separate events that are at least as long as the distance you registered for. For instance, the Virtual Triple Ultra is 3 @ 33.7-mile events, so running 40 miles/40 miles/21 miles will not qualify you for a 101-mile buckle, but running 40 miles/40 miles/34 miles will.

** REPORTING YOUR TIME **

How do I report my time?

- Go to the Results page on RunSignUp. Click on the "Submit Virtual Results" button at the top of the screen.
- If you are logged in, the system will take you straight to the entry screen. If you aren't logged in, enter your information, and follow the prompts until you get to the entry screen. 
- You may enter your total time and total mileage OR you may choose to just indicate that you completed your event..
- Choose Submit
- If you miss the reporting window, email the race director for help

Do I have to report my time?

    - If you are running a single Virtual Half, Virtual Marathon or Virtual Ultra, you don't have to tell us anything unless you want to be eligible for an award.
     - If you are running a Triple, you'll want to tell us you finished the events in order to get your finisher's gift, but you don't have to upload your time.
     - If you are running the Triple Ultra and want to receive the Dizzy Dalmatian buckle, you'll need to upload your time/distance, so we can verify that you ran 3 events of at least 33.7 miles each. Else you will receive the standard Triple Finisher's gift.

**SWAG, AWARDS & SHIPPING **

Swag for the Virtual Half, Virtual Full or Virtual Ultra

All runners that are registered for the Virtual get:

- Custom Dalmatian Run Fest bib
- Custom Dalmatian Run Fest medal 
- Long sleeved shirt guaranteed if you register by the t-shirt cutoff
- Goody bag featuring gifts from our sponsors
- Dalmatian-themed swag item
- Distance sticker
- Shipping included!

Swag for the Triple Virtual (Virtual Triple Half, Virtual Triple Full, Virtual Triple Ultra, and Virtual Trifecta)

All runners that are registered for a Triple Virtual get:

- Custom Dalmatian Run Fest bib
- Custom Dalmatian Run Fest medal for each event
- Long sleeved shirt guaranteed if you register by the t-shirt cutoff
- 3 additional Dalmatian-themed Swag items, 1 for each event
- Distance sticker(s)
- Goody bag
- Shipping included!

Awards

If we have more than 5 people registered for a distance, there will be a 1st-place award
- To be eligible for an award, you need to upload your time, and send us your proof of your mileage and time for verification.
- You must EMAIL us the proof at Kay.WrathRacing@yahoo.com  even if you upload it to RunSignup. We cannot download it from RunSignup.
- Your proof must contain:
     • Start Time and Date
     • End Time and Date
     • Total Mileage
- What type of proof is best?
     • The best is a link to your Garmin/ Strava/ RunKeeper etc
     • If you 'double-dip' with an in-person race, you can send us a link to their results
     • Other proof is acceptable as long as we can determine your start time/end time and total mileage.
     • Photos of your watch may be eligible if they contain the required data.
- If you do not want an award, you don't need to send us proof.

Shipping:

We will most likely ship your swag the week following the in-person event. We ship USPS, and can provide tracking numbers if requested.
NOTE:  Finishers gifts (including Buckles for the Triple Ultra) won't ship until you have indicated that you are done.

It should go without saying, but please make sure that your mailing address is correct on your RunSignup profile. We will not pay to re-ship virtual packets, store items, awards or raffle items that have been returned as Undeliverable.

** VIRTUAL FAQs **

Do I have to track my run with a particular app?
No, but if you intend to submit your proof for the Award, we recommend Garmin or Strava.

Can I run on a treadmill? Can I submit a picture of the treadmil display as Proof?
Yes. However, if you are submitting proof for an award, you may need a backup data source since your treadmill may not display enough information.

I'm trying to enter my time for the Virtual Half, but I only see the Dalmatian Virtual. Help!
All distances except the Triple Virtual will enter their time into the Dalmatian Virtual. Enter your distance when the system requests it.

I'm signed up for one of the Virtual Triples. But it won't let me enter my time. What am I doing wrong?
It's not you. It's RunSignup. They won't let anybody report more than 1 time for a virtual event. So email your results to us, and we'll manually enter them for you.

** 3-DAY PACKAGES **

What is the Triple Dog Dare?
Athletes that choose to participate in 3 Marathons or 3 Half Marathons can register for one of the Triple Dog Dare packages. 

What is the Fireman's Ladder?
The Fireman's Ladder is a 3-day package that consists of 3 different distances: The Saturday Half Marathon, the Sunday 10K and the Monday 5K. (This option is not offered for 2026.)

What is the Dizzy Dalmatian 101?
The Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is a 3-day stage race that consists of 3 Ultras each day. 3 X 33.7 = 101 miles!

Is there a discount for a package?
Yes, it costs less to register for a package than to register for the races separately. For this reason, most of our coupons cannot be used on a 3-Day package.

What swag do I get? Do I get any extra swag?

- Long-sleeved race shirt
- Dalmatian-themed swag item (such as a frisbee, magnet or keychain)
- Goody Bag featuring gifts from our sponsors
- 2 full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop
- A Finisher's Medal each day
- Triple Finisher's gift after completing all 3 days! The finisher's gift is a Buckle if you complete the Dizzy Dalmatian 101!

Can I win anything?

- Athletes that register for a 3-Day package are eligible to place in the races that they start.
- Athletes that do the same distance all 3 days are eligible for a Big Dog award. These are awarded for the best combined times for the 3-day packages. See below for more detail.

This sounds hard - any tips?

• Take it slow: going fast on Day 1 will make Day 2 harder.

• Recover well:  keep moving by visiting a museum or sightseeing; soak in the hot tub at your hotel or use the spin bike to flush the lactic acid from your legs. Get plenty of rest!.

• Make friends:  You'll notice that the Mega-Marathoners and runners who are on the Fanatics and Maniacs leaderboards tend to hang out together on the course. That's not just because they've met at other races. It's also because they've learned that company makes the miles easier!

BIG DOG AWARDS

Are there special awards for the package events?
Yes. Athletes who complete the same distance all 3 days are eligible for a Big Dog award. Big Dog awards are given to the athlete(s)with the best combined chip time for the package.

What events and divisions are eligible for a Big Dog award?

- Big Dog Award: Best Combined Triple Half Marathon If there are fewer than 5 eligible athletes, we'll give 1 award to the person with with the best combined time. If there are 5 or more eligible athletes, we'll give out 2 awards: Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Big Dog Award:  Best Combined Triple Marathon If there are fewer than 5 eligible athletes, we'll give 1 award to the person with with the best combined time. If there are 5 or more eligible athletes, we'll give out 2 awards: Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Big Dog Award: Best Combined Wheeled Triple Half Marathon This award is for wheeled athletes (Handcycle, Push-Rim chair). If there are fewer than 5 eligible athletes, this award will be given to the person with the best combined time.  If there are 5 or more eligible athletes, we'll give out 2 awards:  Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Big Dog Award: Best Combined Wheeled Triple Marathon This award is for wheeled athletes (Handcycle, Push-Rim chair). If there are fewer than 5 eligible athletes, this award will be given to the person with the best combined time.  If there are 5 or more eligible athletes, we'll give out 2 awards:  Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Big Dog Award: Best Combined Fireman's Ladder If there are fewer than 5 athletes in the division, this award will be given to the person with the best combined time. If there are 5 or more eligible athletes in the division, we'll give out 2 awards:  Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Big Dog Award: Best Combined Wheeled Fireman's Ladder If there are fewer than 5 athletes in the division, this award will be given to the person with the best combined time. If there are 5 or more eligible athletes in the division, we'll give out 2 awards:  Best Combined Male and Best Combined Female.
- Best In Show  This award will be given to the person with the best total time for the Dizzy Dalmatian 101, regardless of gender. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** GENERAL QUESTIONS ***

Where is the race? Where should I stay? Where do I park?

https://runsignup.com/Race/DalmatianRunFest/Page/Race-Location   

When is packet pickup?

3p-5p each night and before the race each morning. More details here.

What time does my race start?                   

7:15a: Ultra & Marathon  8:00a: 10K, Half & 3Q   9:00a: 5K    More details here.

Is there water on the course? Do I have to bring my own food?

There are 3 water-only stops and 2 aid stations with food. Get full details here.

Where can I watch the runners?

Find spectator information here! 

Can I start early?

We do not allow early starts. USATF rules make it too confusing for the runners, volunteers and results. 

Can I start late?

Yes, as long as you can finish your race before the course closes. (We understand that Life and Traffic happens.) Your gun time will start at your race's official start time, but your chip time will reflect your actual time.

What's the weather like?

The average High temperature for this weekend is 62*, and the average Low temperature is 40*, but the weather in February in Texas can be unpredictable: hot, cold, sunny, overcast, still, windy, and sometimes all of those within 24 hours. We recommend that you pack for all possibilities, and look for weather updates in the final pre-race email.

 

** CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / ETC **

Will you cancel the race if it rains? What about if it snows? Under what circumstances might the race be cancelled?

The race could be cancelled due to a severe weather event that causes dangerous conditions, or at the request of local authorities. (For those that are unfamiliar with the course, there is limited vehicular access, so removing an injured runner from the course can be time- and resource intensive. When it's snowy or icy, those emergency resources might already be committed elsewhere.) For example, we postponed the 2021 race because of the Texas Snowpocalypse.

What are your COVID-19 precautions?

In order to be USATF-Sanctioned, we have to create an extensive safety plan for their review. The biggest precautions we're taking are the staggered start times and individually packaged items.

Can I get a refund if I won't be racing for some reason?

We don't offer full or partial refunds

Can I defer my race? Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

We allow deferrals for the Half, Full and Ultras, but not for the 5K or 10K. All distances can transfer your bib for $10, as long as you do it by the t-shirt deadline. Please see our Standard policies here.

** EVENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION **

What can I win?

We give out awards to the top runners in each event, and we also give out Big Dog awards to the best times for all 3 days!

What are the course records?

https://runsignup.com/Race/DalmatianRunFest/Page/Course-Records   

I'm doing the Virtual. What else do I need to know?

This page tells you the rules and how to submit your results! 

Do you have divisions for Adaptive athletes?

Yes. https://runsignup.com/Race/DalmatianRunFest/Page/Adaptive-Athletes  

What is the DoubleDog Dare?

Run two Halves in the same day! Click here to find out how!  

** MISCELLANEOUS **

Does this race benefit a charity?

Yes! The Dalmatian Run Fest benefits the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (aka TCAP.) Click on their icon anywhere on this site to learn more about them.

Can I run with a stroller? Can I use trekking poles?

       Yes and Yes.

Can I run with my dog?

       Ironically, no. Our USATF insurance won't cover events with dogs. :(

The race on Monday is named after Mia. Who is that? 

Mia was our rescued Black Lab. She enjoyed her walks on the original Dalmatian Run Fest course, so we decided to name one of the races after her. Mia attended the race in '18-21, but passed away in January '22.

What is the connection to Dalmatians?

We could say something about Dalmatians being natural long-distance athletes, and we could even link to supporting articles (https://www.thepuppymag.com/are-dalmatians-good-running-dogs), but nah, that's not it. If you run the Ultra Marathon each day, you'll run 101 miles over the weekend!  Like the number of Dalmatians in that movie we'd be sued if we mentioned ... We call that package the 'Dizzy Dalmatian 101' and give a cool buckle to finishers.

RESCUE ROVER MARATHON (Saturday)
PUPPY POWER MARATHON (Sunday)
MIGHTY MIA'S MARATHON (Monday)

 

** MARATHON SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup:

- Fri 3pm-5pm
- Saturday & Sunday 3pm-5pm
- Race Day 6:30am-7:15am

Pre-race meeting:  7:10am

Race start time: 7:15am

What time do the races end? How strict is the cutoff? The course closes at 5PM each day so our volunteers can make plans. As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign a waiver and take a light with you.

Is there an early start? No. Early starts have caused too much confusion in the past, so instead we changed the regular start times to be earlier.

Can I start late? Yes. We understand that Life and Traffic happens. Your gun time will start at your race's official start time, but your chip time will reflect your actual time. See also the Cutoff question above and Drop-down option questions below.

Is there a drop-down option?

- You can choose to drop down to any shorter distance that is offered that day as long as you have completed that mileage (or more).
- IMPORTANT: You and the Timer must both sign the Drop Down Sheet (located on a clipboard at the Timing Tent) for your Drop Down to be official
- You will be listed in the results of the shorter distance as an official finisher.
- You will get the medal corresponding to the race you completed.
- You will get the swag of your original distance (after all, you paid for it!)
- BUT if you drop down in distance, you won't be eligible for any awards.

** LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a 6.5547-mile loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage signs
Other:
- Marathoners will do 4 loops
- Marathoners will pass through the start/finish arch each lap.
- Marathoners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back each loop.
- The Marathon course is a certified distance.
- The Marathon course features 2 full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop..
- Saturday and Monday races will run clockwise, which means they will have an uphill finish.
- Sunday races will run counter-clockwise, which means they will finish across the super-flat dam.

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** SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring gifts and samples from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- 4" Finisher's Medal
- Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male and Female Winners for each event will get stainless medals!
- If we have more than 25 people registered for the event, we will also give Masters awards 
 

** MARATHON FAQ **

Are the Dalmatian Run Fest marathons Boston qualifiers? Yes. We have professional timing and the course is USATF Certified for distance (#TX21021LAB) Here's what makes a race a Boston qualifier: 

Is the race record-eligible? Yes. The race is USATF Sanctioned for 2024

Are there official pacers? We don't offer organized pace groups.

Is the marathon walker-friendly? Yes! It's flat and has a very generous time limit. Lot's of people walk the Dalmatian Run Fest Marathons! 

Is the course protected from weather? Most of the course has great tree-cover, which nicely blocks the wind, but maybe not the rain. The sections through the college and across the dam are open to all elements and could be windy. There are a few spots on the course that could get icy in the rare Texas cold-snap, but we'll make sure they are marked.

How come there aren't any Age Group awards? We'd really like to give Age Group awards, but the Marathons don't have enough people in each race to justify them. Help us grow, and hopefully we can offer Age Group awards soon!

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several large running clubs: Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics and the 100 Marathons club. If you think your large running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

Are there any package deals? Yes, the Triple Dog Dare  includes all three days of Marathons.  

I don't see my question here. Check out our General FAQs page

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RESCUE ROVER HALF (Saturday)
PUPPY POWER HALF (Sunday)
MIGHTY MIA'S HALF (Monday)

 

** HALF MARATHON SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup:

- Fri 3pm-5pm
- Saturday & Sunday 3pm-5pm
- Race Day 6:30am-8:00am

Pre-race meeting:  7:55am

Race start time: 8:00am

Race end time:

- The course closes at 5PM each day so our volunteers and staff can make plans.
- As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign a waiver and take a light with you.
- Is the course walker-friendly? Yes. It's mostly flat, well-supported, and has a generous time limit. 

Drop-Downs:

- You can choose to drop down to any shorter distance that is offered that day as long as you have completed that mileage (or more).
- IMPORTANT: You and the Timer must both sign the Drop Down Sheet (located on a clipboard at the Timing Tent) for your Drop Down to be official
- You will be listed in the results of the shorter distance as an official finisher. (You may also be listed in the results of your original distance as a DRP.)
- You will get the medal corresponding to the race you completed.
- You will get the swag of your original distance (after all, you paid for it!)
- BUT if you drop down in distance, you won't be eligible for awards that day.

 

** LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a 6.5547-mile loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage signs
Other
- Half Marathoners will do 2 loops
- Half Marathoners will pass through the start/finish arch each loop.
- Half Marathoners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back each loop.
- The Half Marathon course is a certified distance
- The Half Marathon course offers 2 Full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop
- Saturday and Monday races will run clockwise; the Sunday race will run counter-clockwise for variety.

** SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring gifts and samples from our sponsors

For The Finishers:

- 4" Finisher's Medal
- Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male and Female Winners for each event will get stainless medals!
- If we have more than 25 registered for the event, we will also give Masters awards!

 

**HALF MARATHON FAQs **

Are there any pace groups? No, sorry. We don't organize any pace groups. 

Are the Half Marathons record-eligible? Yes.  The races are USATF sanctioned and held on a certified-distance course, which means they are record-eligible.

How come there aren't any Age Group awards? We'd really like to give Age Group awards, but the Half Marathons don't have enough people in each race to justify them. Help us grow, and hopefully we can offer Age Group awards soon!

Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several large running clubs: Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics and the 100 Marathons club. If you think your large running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.

Are there any package deals? Yes, the Triple Dog Dare includes all three days of Half Marathons. Also, the Rescue Rover Half is part of the Fireman's Ladder package.

What is the DoubleDog Dare? Run two Halves in the same day! Find out more!   

I don't see my question here. Check out our General FAQs page

 

HOW CAN FRIENDS & FAMILY SUPPORT THE RUNNERS?

     - Cheer or ring cowbells as runners come past you each lap!
     - Hold up signs! Don't want to make your own sign? Buy a Course Sign!
     - Volunteer! We can always use volunteer help. For instance you can hand out water at the water-only stops!

 

WHERE CAN FRIENDS & FAMILY CHEER FROM?

Marine Creek Lake Trail is very remote, even though it's in the middle of the suburbs. Here's a list of the best places to meet your runner to cheer them on:

Start/Finish Area

- Enjoy the view of the lake, check out the raffle items and chat with other runners' families!
- Address: 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179
- GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

TCC Northeast Campus & Chisholm Trail High School

- There's easy access to the whole trail from the parking lots for the College and High School. Both are on the West side of the lake. Take NW College Drive off Marine Creek Parkway 
- GPS TCC Boathouse:  32.832648, -97.395030
- GPS High School:  32.836741, -97.394837    

EagleMountain-Saginaw ISD Headquarters

- This is also the 5K turn-around.
- Address: 1600 Mustang Rock Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179
- GPS:  32.841019, -97.395428

Marine Creek Lake Park parking area and boat ramp

- Plenty of parking! We'll have a waterstop and portable toilet there for the runners.
- Address: Ten Mile Bridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135 
- GPS:  32.82897305392287, -97.39938586069808
- CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 2025

Metroplex Ski Club Dock area / Dam Hill / Lock Bridge

- The dock is private property but the bridge and trail beside it are both good places to cheer the runners! Or cheer for them from the top of the dam.
- 1/2 mile walk from the start/finish via the dam: the views are AMAZING! (If you choose to drive, park on the highway access road - be careful pulling out, traffic is FAST!)
- Address: Jim Wright Freeway / NW Loop I-820 Access Rd
- GPS:  32.820545, -97.401092

Please note that there is NO PARKING for the FAR AID Aid Station. If we want to continue to use the HOA's trail, we need to respect their property and their rules.

 

RESCUE ROVER ULTRA MARATHON (Saturday)
PUPPY POWER ULTRA MARATHON (Sunday)
MIGHTY MIA'S ULTRA MARATHON (Monday)

 

** ULTRA MARATHON SCHEDULE **

Packet Pickup:

- Fri 3pm-5pm
- Saturday & Sunday 3pm-5pm
- Race Day 6:30am-7:15am

Pre-race meeting:  7:10am
Race start time: 7:15am
Race end time:

- The course closes at 5PM each day so our volunteers and staff can make plans.
- As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign a waiver and take a light with you.

Drop-Downs:

- You can choose to drop down to any shorter distance that is offered that day as long as you have completed that mileage (or more).
- IMPORTANT: you and the Timer must both sign the Drop Down Sheet (located on a clipboard at the Timing Tent) for your Drop Down to be official
- You will be listed in the results of the shorter distance as an official finisher. (You may also be listed in the results of your original distance as a DRP.)
- You will get the medal corresponding to the race you completed.
- You will get the swag of your original distance (after all, you paid for it!)
- BUT if you drop down in distance, you won't be eligible for awards that day.

** LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION **

RACE ADDRESS:

Marine Creek Lake
2700 NW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76179
GPS:  32.826246, -97.389079

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Overview:
- The course is a 6.5547-mile loop that roughly follows the shores of Marine Creek Lake, except for the 1/2-mile Far-Aid out and back at the northern tip.
- Most of it is through thick woods, but the open areas may be windy. 
Surface:
- The start/finish is chunky gravel, and the path over the dam is crushed gravel.
- Most of the course is well-maintained concrete, which may be slippery when wet.
- The course averages 8 feet wide with wide shoulders
Elevation:
- Most of the course is flat.
- There is one significant hill; the start/finish is at the top of this hill.
- There are a few bridges, none of them are steep. 
Signage:
- The course is marked with signs, chalk & cones.
- There are no mile markers, but Halfway Bridge will have mileage signs
Other
- Ultra Marathon runners will start with the Dam out-n-back (approximately 0.45 miles out, then 0.45 miles back along the dam,) then pass through the start/finish arch. They will only do the Dam out-n-back once per day.
- Ultra Marathon runners will then do 5 loops in the direction of the day.
- Ultra Marathon runners will pass through the start/finish arch each lap.
- Ultra Marathon runners will do the Far-Aid out-n-back each loop.
- The Ultra course is an accurately measured distance but is not certified.  
- The Ultra course features 2 full 'ultra-style' aid stations and 3 water stops per loop..
- Saturday and Monday races will run clockwise; the Sunday race will run counter-clockwise for variety.

 

** SWAG & AWARDS **

The Swag:

- Long-sleeved race shirt (If you register before the shirt deadline, Otherwise, you'll get your choice of alternate swag.)
- Dalmatian-themed Swag item (past items have included frisbees, key chains, magnets, etc)
- Goody Bag featuring gifts and samples from our sponsors

What about after I finish?

- 4" Finisher's Medal
- Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male and Female Winners for each event will get stainless medals!
- If there are more than 25 people registered for the event, we will also give Master's Awards.

**ULTRA MARATHON FAQs **

Are there any pace groups? Sorry. We don't have organized pace groups for the Ultra. 
Are the Ultras walker-friendly? Yes. The course is flat, and the time cutoffs are generous. The Ultras can be walked if you put a little hound-dog hustle into it!
Are the Ultra Marathons record-eligible? No. 
How come there aren't any Age Group awards? We'd really like to give Age Group awards, but the Ultra Marathons don't have enough people in each race to justify them. Help us grow, and hopefully we can offer Age Group awards soon!
Are there any discounts? We offer a discount to several large running clubs: Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics and the 100 Marathons club. If you think your large running club's members would be interested, please email us to discuss.
Are there any package deals? Yes, the Dizzy Dalmatian 101 includes all three days of Ultra Marathons.  
I don't see my question here. Check out our General FAQs page
 

Dalmatian Run Fest needs you!

Racing has a really odd business model. What other industry relies so heavily on a few key part-time people and an army of volunteers? Yet volunteers are the heart and soul of any race, and races couldn't function without them. Dalmatian Run Fest is no exception: in order to provide a great experience to our runners while raising funds for our worthy beneficiary, TCAP, we need volunteers!

What do Dalmatian Run Fest volunteers get?

• Our volunteers get to help runners have fun, achieve their goals and stay safe.

• Our volunteers get fed: Coffee and Pastries for early shifts; pizza for mid-day shifts, etc. And you can eat and drink anything you want at the aid stations.

• Our volunteers get a special Volunteer swag bag!

• Our volunteers can get community service hours, so it's great for High School students! Volunteer with a friend to make it more fun and you can both earn your hours!

• Or if you don't need Community Service hours, you can get race credits towards free or discount races. **We're introducing a new Race Credit program in 2024. It's not ready yet, but it will be retroactive to al volunteer shifts in 2024!**

• We'll pay for hotel rooms for our Lead Volunteers.

 

What kind of volunteer roles are there?

Here's an overview. If you are interested in volunteering, please select the closest shift to your availability. The system will ask your exact times of availability later in the sign-up process 

• Packet Pickup: Give runners their packets; answer their questions; assist them with things like switching distances; help with same-day registration.
  Learn more about volunteering for Packet Pickup
  

• Main Aid Station:  Feed runners and make sure their favorite foods are stocked, cheer them on, hand out finisher medals, do afternoon packet pickup
  Learn more about volunteering at the Main Aid Station
  

• Far Aid Station: Feed runners and cheer them on, help keep them on course, monitor the out-and-back and the 10K turnaround. This role is physically demanding, since there's no parking or toilet facilities nearby
  Learn more about volunteering at the Far Aid Station
  

• Paw Patrol Safety Team: Ride your bike, scooter or roller blades around the course to keep an eye on the runners and on the unmanned aid stations. It's helpful to have a backpack or bike basket to carry things, like packs of water.
  Learn more about volunteering for Paw Patrol
  

• Logistics: Help out before and after the race! Logistics includes tasks on race weekend like course setup, Aid Station setup, Aid Station breakdown, Parking, signage, etc. We also need help the week before the race with things like shopping, packet stuffing, organizing, and loading the van. And we need help the week after the race with things like shipping awards, and inventory/ organizing/putting race gear away. 
  Learn more about race day logistics and pre/post race logistics

• 5K Team: The 5K has a lot of moving parts, so we've created a separate 5K team to help ensure everything goes smoothly!
  Learn more about volunteering for the 5K Team

 

Which jobs work best if you want to run AND volunteer the same weekend?

• If you're hoping to PR, volunteer for any of the shorter shifts so you don't get over-tired: packet pickup and Aid Stations are great, and so are some of the logistics roles. The description tells you what the physical demands will be.

• If you're training for a Triathlon, volunteer for Bike Support! Get bike training while volunteering!

• If you're an early bird, help John with Course Setup!  

 

What jobs work best if you want to run AND volunteer the same day? It depends what distance you're running. You can:

• Volunteer for Packet Pickup, then run your race!

• Run a shorter race (like the Half Marathon, 5K or 10K), then volunteer at one of the aid stations!

• Volunteer as a Driver (it's part of Logistics) and help us out by running errands and/or shuttling volunteers before or after your race!

 

Which roles require the most people?

• Packet Pickup on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning: Most of our runners will run more than one day, which means that most of our runners will pick up their packets on Friday afternoon or Saturday. These are also the people that will have the most swag. If we can get them set up correctly at packet pickup, the entire weekend will flow better for them and for us! 

• Packet Pickup on Monday morning: .We are generally the ONLY RACE IN TEXAS ON PRESIDENT'S DAY, so we may have a ton of runners!  Also, the 5K is Monday & 5K runners are more likely than distance runners to be first-time racers, and more likely to do same-day registration. All of this means that Monday morning could be chaotic. Having plenty of packet-pickup volunteers can really help! 

 

Which volunteer role is the most important?

The volunteer who brings the coffee, lol!! But seriously, any volunteer that is talking to the general public is in the most important role at that time. It's important to stay on the good side of the residents of the communities around the lake, so that their HOAs continue to give us permission to use their spaces

 

Which role is the hardest to fill?

The Medical Support role is the hardest to fill. This role is actually mis-named because it's not limited to medical personnel. Also it's not strictly volunteer:

• For Dalmatian Run Fest, we want people who have CPR/First Aid and are trained to react in a medical emergency, but who also have the knowledge to help a runner work out a cramp or stretch a sore muscle. So physicians and nurses, but  also licensed 'body work' professionals.

• We have a (small) budget, and our 'medical' personnel can receive tips, get sponsorship promotions, and even sell some services.

• We prefer people who can commit to an entire 8-hour day, but you don't need to commit to the entire weekend.

Learn more about the Medical support role or email kay.wrathracing@yahoo.com if you are a licensed healthcare provider and are interested in providing your services.

 

Thank You!

 

Dalmatian Run Fest (aka DRF) has races on SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY.

MIA'S MEMORIAL 5K (Monday only)

Learn More about the 5K

PUPPY POWER 10K (Sunday only)

Learn more about the 10K!

DALMATIAN RUN FEST HALF MARATHONS (All three days)

Learn more about the Half Marathons!

RESCUE ROVER 3-QUARTER MARATHON (Saturday only)

Learn more about the 3-Q

DALMATIAN RUN FEST MARATHONS (All three days)

Learn more about the Marathons!

DALMATIAN RUN FEST ULTRA MARATHONS (All three days)

Learn more about the Ultras!

DALMATIAN VIRTUAL RACES

Learn more about the Virtuals!

  DRF 3-DAY PACKAGES

Learn more about running all 3 days!

The Dalmatian Run Fest allows handcycles, push-rim wheelchairs and racing push-chairs in all of our events. We will also accommodate runners who use Guide Runners in accordance with USATF guidelines.

*** GENERAL INFORMATION ***

Accessible Restrooms
Dalmatian Run Fest will provide 2 accessible port-o-lets per loop: (1) at the start/finish and (1) at the Old Boat Ramp

Course:
- Surface: Mostly paved; the gravel sections are primarily small gravel; the start/finish has some larger gravel and may have some ruts.
- Elevation: A few short, steep bridges. The start/finish is at the highest point of the course, approximately 85 feet above water level;  we change directions each day so we do the long climb to the dam on Sat/Mon, and the steep climb to the dam on  Sunday.
- Navigability:  the bridges have fold-down safety bollards in the center which makes them tricky to navigate; the Far-Aid out-n-back is narrower than the rest of the course (standard sidewalk width);
- Turns: The turn-around at Far-Aid out-and-back is 180* and narrow but with good shoulders; there are also 2 90* turns on the course.

Cut-offs
All athletes need to be able to complete the race within the cut-off times. As long as you start your last lap before 5PM, someone on the RD team will wait for you and give you your medal and an official finish time. BUT there may no longer be any support at the Aid Stations, and you may be asked to sign an additional waiver and take a light with you.

Parking
The parking lot is very steeply sloped, so we reserve special parking for our adaptive athletes at the start/finish line. We'll send the parking map and parking permit about a week before the race.

Safety Precautions
We enforce the standard safety precautions, including but not limited to:
     • Riders need to wear seatbelts
     • Handcycle and push-rim athletes must wear a protective helmet at all times when the participant is on the racecourse.
     • Handcycles and push-rim wheelchairs need to have a high-vis flag or blinking red rear light; both is preferred 

Start Time
Handcycles, push-rim wheelchairs, and push-chairs will start 5 minutes earlier than the runners; results will be based on chip-time.

 

*** DIVISION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ***

 

Push-chair: 2-person Team
- Definition: 1 Captain/Angel/Rider/Athlete and one (1) runner/pusher for the entire event.
- Pricing: pay 1 full-price registration and get 1 50% of registration. Please email the team name to Kay.WrathRacing@yahoo.com and I'll create a custom comp code.
- Both team members would get bibs, medals and finish times. If the team does 1 event, they will get 1 shirt (with the option of purchasing another), but if the team does two or three days, then they will get a second shirt in lieu of one of the other swag items.
- Guardian Runners must be non-pushers, and must be registered runners. 
- Awards: There are no awards for the 2-person Push-Chair team division. However, the runner/pusher is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.

Push-chair: Multi-person Team
- Definition: 1 Captain/Angel/Rider/Athlete and multiple runner/pushers. Because of the narrow areas of the course, teams are limited to 2 runner/pusher/Guard Runners at a time.
- Only the Captain/Angel/Rider/Athlete will get a bib, medal and finish time.
- Team members can switch out at any water stop or start/finish. Switching is not allowed at Far Aid.
- Pushers and Guard Runners should wear clothing that indicates they are a guide (hi-vis preferable.)
- Pushers and Guard Runners must register as a team. A small fee will apply. Registered team members will receive swag and can use the Aid Station. Please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com to request team registration. 
- Awards: The push-chair division will offer awards 1 deep by gender. The Captain/Angel/Rider/Athlete is not eligible for Overall awards, but may be eligible for 'Big Dog' awards.

Handcycle
- Division: Will be designated as Age 99
- Awards: The Handcycle division will offer awards 1 deep by gender. Handcycles are not eligible for Overall awards, but are eligible for Big Dog awards.

Push-rim Wheelchair
- Division: Will be designated as age 98
- Awards: The Push-rim Wheelchair division will offer awards 1 deep by gender. Push-rim Wheelchairs are not eligible for Overall awards, but are eligible for Big Dog awards.

Visually Impaired
- Athletes with visual impairments may have a guide (tethered or non-tethered).
- Guides should wear clothing that indicates they are a guide (hi-vis preferable.)
- Guides are not registered athletes so they will not appear in results and are not eligible for awards. 
- Guides must complete a Waiver - please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com to request a Guide Waiver at least 1 week before the event.
- Division / Awards: There are no divisions specifically for Visually Impaired athletes. However, the runner is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.

Vestibular / Balance Disorders​
- Athletes with a documented vestibular / motion / balance disorders may use trekking poles, and/or may have a guide/pacer.
- Guides must wear clothing that indicates they are a guide (hi-vis preferable.)
- Guides are not registered athletes so they will not appear in results and are not eligible for awards.
- Guides must complete a Waiver - please email Kay.WRATHRacing@yahoo.com to request a Guide Waiver at least 1 week before the event.
- Division / Awards: There are no divisions specifically for athletes with vestibular / balance disorders. However, the runner is eligible for Overall and 'Big Dog' awards.

 

** 5K Aid Stations **

There is a water-only stop at the 5K turn-around and a fully-stocked aid station at the start/finish:

Main Aid Station (aka Start/Finish)

- Bottled water, sports drinks, soda, Hot coffee if it's cold
- Bananas, oranges, pickles, pickle juice, granola bars, fruit snacks, candy, cookies, chips, PB&J  etc
- ADA portolet & regular portolet with handwashing station

School District Offices (aka the 5K turn-around)

- Cooler of bottled water.
- Staffed by volunteers

** 10K, Half, 3Quarter, Full & Ultra Aid Stations **

There will be 2 fully-stocked Aid Stations and 3 water-only stops on the full-loop course. They are listed clockwise from the start/finish:

Main Aid Station (aka Start/Finish)

- Bottled water, sports drinks, soda, Hot coffee if it's cold
- Bananas, oranges, pickles, pickle juice, granola bars, fruit snacks, candy, cookies, chips, PB&J  etc
- ADA portolet & regular portolet with handwashing station

Metroplex Ski Club Dock

- Bottled water
- Unstaffed
- Portolet with hand-sanitizing station

Marine Creek Lake Park (aka the old boat ramp)

- Bottled water
- Unstaffed
- ADA portolet with hand-sanitizing station

Far Aid (aka the Out-N-Back)

- Staffed Aid Station.
- Most of the same items as Main Aid but less variety due to logistics: Sweet, salty, crunchy; water, soda, sports drinks, etc
- Primitive toilet facilities with hand-sanitizing station

School District Offices (aka the 5K turn-around)

- Unstaffed except during 5K
- Bottled water only

 

** PERSONAL AID STATIONS **

- Participants can leave coolers chairs, and small tables in the start/finish area.
- Tents, EZ-Ups, canopies and shade structures are not allowed. Nothing can be staked into the ground. 
- These should be out of the way of the course traffic; race will move them if they are in the way.
- These should be clearly marked with your name. Race is not responsible if someone else uses your personal aid station

** SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS **

- Participants with special dietary needs should bring their own Aid. Volunteers are not responsible for knowing what is in race-provided aid.
- The race does not have refrigeration facilities. Participants requiring insulin can ask race personne to put their cooler in the shade of a race tent.

 

Is that crazy person REALLY running 2 Half Marathons on the same day? YES! We call that a DoubleDog! Do you want to learn more?

DOUBLEDOG FAQs:

How does this work?

• DoubleDogs are a discounted price.

• When you register for a Half Marathon, select the number of DoubleDogs that you want to run. You cannot select more DoubleDogs than the number of days you are running.

• You will get a bib for each day, plus a different bib for each DoubleDog

• You can only use the DoubleDog on a day when you are also running a normal-price Half Marathon.

• On the day you use your DoubleDog, you may start your first race with the Marathoners (ie 1 hour earlier than the Half Marathoners.

• When you are done with your first Half Marathon, and ready to start your next one, take your DoubleDog bib to the Timing tent and tell them you are starting.

• You may rest between your two Half Marathons, but don't rest too long - you must start your 4th/final lap by 5PM!

What do I get for my money? For each day that you use a DoubleDog, you'll get:

• 2 Bibs

• 2 official times, reported in the results

• A medal for each event you complete.

• Plus the usual swag from the full-price Half Marathons you're registered for!

What if I am running two days or three days and want to DoubleDog on more than 1 day?

• You can! You can buy up to 3 DoubleDogs.

• You can only use 1 DoubleDog per day.

• There are no refunds if you decide not to use one.
  

 

I'm already registered for a Half Marathon. How do I add the DoubleDog?

     The DoubleDog is set up as an Add On. You can go into your RunSignUp profile and add it to your registration.
     If you aren't sure how to do that, here's RunSignup's tutorial:
     https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062916 
     

I'm registered for a 10K, can I add the DoubleDog?

     No. The DoubleDog is only for Half Marathoners.

I'm registered for the Marathon. Can I add the DoubleDog?

     No. The DoubleDog is only for Half Marathoners. 

I bought a DoubleDog, but I'm not going to use it. Can I get a refund? Can I give it to a friend?

     There are no refunds, but you can transfer it to a friend without a transfer fee:

• Your friend need to be registered for a Half Marathon. They can only use the DoubleDog bib on the day they run their Half.

• Email the race director to get the DoubleDog switched OR you and your friend can go to the Solutions Tent to get it switched. The Timing tent cannot take care of this.

 

I heard a rumor about a Greyhound Dare?

We also heard this rumor! We heard that If you want to do 2 marathons in one day AND you're fast enough that you can start your 8th/final lap by 5PM, you can maybe work something out with the race director. (How do these rumors get started?)

When participants purchase registrations, they are excited about their upcoming event, but unexpected circumstances can happen. RegShield lends peace of mind by reimbursing the cost of their registration price, should they be unable to attend their event due to several covered reasons including accident, illness and family emergency. Although consumers purchase through the RunSignup website, RegShield is a third-party entity, and all plan-related questions should be directed to FanShield via the following channels: 

• Domestic: help@fanshield.com

• Outside U.S./International: help@fanshield.com, or help@insuranceinsight.ca for Canadian customers

• Phone: 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1, or 888-828-1866 for Canadian customers

REGSHIELD REFUND REQUEST PROCESS INFORMATION

How does a consumer file a refund request?

Filing a refund request with RegShield is easy. We recommend selecting the “File A Refund Request” at the bottom of the confirmation email. Alternatively, the consumer can visit the web page below: https://www.fanshield.com/file-a-refund-request 

For the best experience, it is recommended that a desktop or laptop computer, rather than a mobile device, be used when filing a refund request.

To qualify for a reimbursement (U.S.) or refund (International), all requests require supporting documentation as proof that the covered reason (“peril”) occurred. Required documentation is determined by the peril for which the consumer filed. For example, a doctor’s note would be required for a refund request relating to accident or illness. If a refund request is filed for a covered peril and contains the correct documentation, the refund will be approved, and the consumer will be reimbursed for the covered amount on their plan.

How long is the refund request process?

Once a refund request and appropriate documentation is submitted, the process takes approximately 5-7 business days.

How long does a consumer have to file a refund request?

For a domestic plan, the refund process must be initiated within 30 days of the first occurrence of a covered reason. For an international plan, the refund request must be made within 45 days of the event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does RegShield offer refunds if an event or registration is canceled or rescheduled by the venue or ticketing/registration company?

NO - RegShield does not offer reimbursements or refunds if an event is canceled or rescheduled by the venue or promoter. RegShield reimburses a consumer should they be unable to attend their event due to covered reasons. RegShield is registration protection, not event cancellation protection. RegShield is designed to lend the greatest peace of mind to the consumer, should they be unable to experience their registered event due to covered occurrences. 

Does RegShield offer refunds if a person has general work or personal conflicts and is no longer able to attend their event?

NO - RegShield does not offer reimbursements or refunds for any general employment or personal conflict.  RegShield covers scenarios that stand in the way of the participants making it to and experiencing the event – it is not by ticketholder’s choice; rather, it is by obstacle. They want to go, but cannot due to one of various covered reasons. The coverage is conditional. For example, IF the participant’s vehicle breaks down and IF that malfunction prevents them from attending the event, only THEN can they file a claim.

What does RegShield cover?

To view full plan coverage terms/conditions, please visit: 

• Domestic: https://www.fanshield.com/plan-map 

• Outside U.S./International: https://www.fanshield.com/world-map

Can RegShield protection be added AFTER a ticket/registration/reservation is purchased?

NO - Consumers may not add RegShield coverage after purchase. RegShield protection is only available for purchase online during the consumer’s initial checkout for their ticket/registration/reservation.   

Can RegShield help with changing the date, time or any other parameters of my ticket(s)/reservation?

NO - RegShield does not have access to consumer reservation/ticket purchase details and cannot make any adjustments. FanShield can only assist with qualified, consumer reimbursement/refund inquiries 
under our plan.

DID YOU FIND YOUR ANSWER?

 If there are additional questions that have not been addressed please contact the FanShield Consumer Liaison Team at help@fanshield.com or 1-844-849-4827.

 

Disclaimer:  The information on this page is copied from information that is made available to RunSignup Race Directors, and may have changed since it was posted.

We're always looking for sponsorship partners!

• When you sponsor us, you free up more of our funds to donate to  our beneficiary, Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP)

• Our sponsors get Regional and National exposure to runners, especially those who like to travel.

• Our sponsors provide in-kind donations (such as Aid Station supplies or gifts for the runners) or provide a cash sponsorship amount. You can even sponsor us by committing to a Matching Donation to TCAP!

Interested? Read the attachment or email kay.wrathracing@yahoo.com  for more information!

WRATH Racing is pleased to have the following sponsors for the Dalmatian Run Fest 2019:

ORANGE THEORY FITNESS, COLLEYVILLE Don't expect routine gym workouts!
Orangetheory is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out. The hardest part of our workouts is showing up - we make it simple for you to push yourself, be your personal best and give you more. MORE results. MORE confidence. MORE Life. More than a gym. Because you shouldn’t live to exercise. You should exercise to live. Orangetheory Fitness Colleyville is locally and family owned and operated!
https://colleyville.orangetheoryfitness.com/

BLUE BUFFALO Love them like family. Feed them like family.®
Created by pet parents for pet parents, BLUE dog or cat foods set a new standard in healthy pet food. 
The regional office of Blue Buffalo is sponsoring the Dalmatian Run Fest with gifts of Dog Treats and Human Treats! They've also contributed to our on-line raffle that benefits our Charity Partners!
https://bluebuffalo.com/ 

ETS HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE, LLC Help you become the 'best you' possible
ETS Health and Performance, LLC is a combination of ETS Chiropractic and ETS Sports Performance training. Each of our doctors are trained to implement the latest functional-based assessment to determine the cause of your dysfunction, whether it is pain or abnormal movement patterns. ETS Sports Performance combines the knowledge of bio mechanics and functional assessment with sports-specific coaching. We use Kinetisense, the latest in 3D functional movement technology, to assess your movement patterns, determine the best training plan for you, and coach you to your best athletic potential! 
https://www.etshealthperformance.com/

RUN2WIN TIMING SERVICES Perfect Timing Is Everything
Run2Win Timing Services strives to provide the best timing experience for your event. From Cross Country to Full Marathons and working with Non-Profits Organizations in setting up their race event, Run2Win Timing Services can meet your needs. Using the Jaguar Timing System from Innovative Timing Systems, they can manage any size of race. Their experienced staff can help you start your first race or assist with your biggest event. Customer service is a priority, to make sure your race is successful.
https://www.run2wintimingservices.com/ 

MOVIN' PICTURES Memories That Move You
Movin' Pictures specializes in action-sports photography. People, bicycles, cars, motorcycles, aircraft, skateboards or skates:  we strive to capture dramatic photos of you in action!
https://www.movin-pictures.com/ 

We LOVE Our sponsors! Are you interested in sponsoring the Dalmatian Run Fest? Email Kay.WrathRacing@yahoo.com  to discuss our standard or custom sponsorship opportunities!

Photo Albums on Facebook:

2023 - Mighty Mia's (Monday)

 

WHERE IS THE RACE?

Address: 2700 NW Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76179

GPS Coordinates: 32.826246, -97.389079

The start/finish is off the Loop 820 access road (aka the Jim Wright Freeway), next to Tarrant County College Northwest Campus. Take the Marine Creek Parkway exit

Warning:  If you just google Marine Creek Lake, it'll put you on the other side of the lake, so we recommend mapping with the address above

 

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Planes: DFW Airport is the closest commercial passenger airport, but Love Field (DAL) isn't very far either.

Trains: There is a train from DFW airport to Ft Worth:  https://ridetrinitymetro.org/texrail-schedule/ 
The T&P station is the closest train stop, but the Ft Worth Intermodal Transportation Center (AKA the Fort Worth Central Station or the FW-ITC) is busier at all hours, and also very close. You can hail a Taxi or a Lyft/Uber from either: it's about 7 miles via TX-199 / Jacksboro Highway. 

Automobiles:
Driving from the West, East, or from the airports: I-20, I-30 and TX-183 will all run into Loop 820. Take Loop 820 to the Marine Creek exit on the west side of Ft Worth
Driving from the North or South: I-35W will junction with Loop 820. Allow extra time for congestion at the Loop 820-N/ I35W interchange.Take Loop 820 to the Marine Creek exit on the west side of Ft Worth

 

WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

Is there an official Race Hotel?  Not this year. Here are 3 good options nearby:
     • Holiday Inn Express - Lake Worth (3541 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76106) 817.744.7755
     • LaQuinta - Lake Worth (5800 Quebec St, Fort Worth, TX 76135)  817.900.3814
     • Comfort Inn - Lake Worth (5825 Quebec St, Fort Worth, TX 76135) 817.237.2300

Where is the best place to look for a hotel? The race is on the far west side of Fort Worth, off of Loop I-820. There are no hotels at our exit, but there are hotels a few exits North of our exit at Blue Mound Rd and a few exits south of our exit at Azle Avenue or Jacksboro Highway (aka Lake Worth Blvd.)

Is there camping? There is no tent camping at Marine Creek Lake.

 

WHERE DO I PARK?

Runners should park in the grassy field across the street from the Start/Finish. It holds 300+ cars.

There are signs pointing to this parking lot.

Adaptive athletes who want to park closer should contact the race director for a parking pass.

PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE

• Fri/Sat/Sun 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: pickup packets for all races

• Sat / Sun / Mon 6:30 am - 9:30 am pick up packet for that day only

• No ID needed when picking up for yourself

• If you want a friend to pick up for you, please email their name and your name to kay.wrathracing@yahoo.com 

 

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EVENT SCHEDULE

• 7:10 am: Pre-race briefing for Ultra Marathon & Full Marathon

• 7:15 am: Start of Ultra Marathon & Full Marathon

• 7:55 am: Pre-race briefing for 3-Quarter, Half Marathon and/or  10K

• 8:00 am: Start of 3-Quarter, Half Marathon and/or 10K

• 8:55 am:  Pre-race briefing for the 5K

• 9:00 am:  Start of the 5K

• No Early Starts.

5K (3.1 miles)

• Mark Van Horn '24 21:33.8

• Rachael Nestor '24 26:26.8

10K (6.2 miles)

• Courtney McClurkin '24 52:34

• Nathan Brown '24 53:10

Half Marathon (21K / 13.1 miles)

• Liz Starbuck '26 1:36:09

• Jacob Jones '24 1:39.31

3Q (31.5K / 19.65 miles)

• Lawrence Evans '23 2:40:10.15

• Amy Poindexter '25 3:10:27.7

Marathon (42K / 26.2 miles)

• Jonathan Souza '21 3:04:49.27

• Bailey D'Antonio '24 3:23:29

Ultra (54K / 33.7 miles)

• Luis Rojas '21 3:51:24.66

• Erika Ashley '26 4:57:56

Dizzy Dalmatian (101 miles)

• Tim Mahler '22 17:46:25.15

• Britney Heinzelmann '21 23:08:10

2 weeks prior to 1st race

• Last day to defer your race
• Last day to transfer your race
• Shirt deadline: last day to guarentee your requested size

1 week prior to 1st race

• 1st Pre-race email sent
• Last day to change events using Manage Registration. After this date, you must request a change from the RD. We require at least 48 hour notice and not all requests can be honored.
• Dalmatian Virtual event begins

1-2 days prior to 1st race

• Last pre-race email senr

1 day prior to 1st race

• Packet pickup, generally at the race site

1 week after last race

• Dalmatian Virtual event ends

BENEFICIARY:  TEXAS COALITION FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION (TCAP)

The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection is a recognized nonprofit, 501c3 organization that provides compassionate solutions to pet overpopulation and community animal welfare. TCAP accomplishes this goal by making affordable, high quality preventative services available to Texas pet owners. TCAP provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccinations at 8 clinics and 40 mobile locations.

https://texasforthem.org/ 

BENEFICIARY HISTORY

2019: City of Bedford Animal Services
2020: City of Bedford Animal Services and Mazie's Mission (a non-profit, full-service veterinary hospital that only works with Animal Rescue groups.)
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024: TCAP 

 

Dalmatian Virtual Half Marathon: Dalmatian race tee

Mighty Mutt Half: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Rescue Rover Half: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Puppy Power Half: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Rescue Rover Marathon: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Puppy Power Marathon: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Dalmatian Virtual Marathon: Dalmatian race tee

Mighty Mutt Marathon: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Rescue Rover Ultra: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Puppy Power Ultra: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Mighty Mutt Ultra: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Dalmatian Virtual Ultra Marathon: Dalmatian race tee

Triple Dog Dare (Half): Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Triple Dog Dare (Marathon): Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Dalmatian Triple Virtual: Dalmatian race tee

Dizzy Dalmatian 101: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Paws & Claws 5K: Swag

Puppy Power 10K: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Rescue Rover 3-Quarter Marathon: Unisex Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Vendor/Volunteer Shirt: Dalmatian race tee