2026 CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon, & 5 event

CRC Hell's Half Acre 13.1 & 5K

Event Date

• Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Location

• Pavilion: Trinity Park Pavilion #3
• Address: 2401 University Dr
• City: Fort Worth, TX 76107

Courses

• 5K: Out-and-back course - Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6142721902/
• Half Marathon: 4-loop, 3.275-mile circuit - Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6091596799/

Start Times

• 5K: 7:30 PM
• Half Marathon: 10:00 PM

Race-Day Packet Pickup

• Start Time: Begins at 6:00 PM
• Location: Race site

Registration & Pricing

• Field Limit: 500 entries for each race
• Pricing: Follows a tiered system—register early for the best rate

5K Pricing

• Tier 1: First 150: $35
• Tier 2: Next 150: $40
• Tier 3: Final 200: $45
• Finishers: Receive a custom 3-inch medal and unisex technical race shirt (guaranteed only for preregistered participants)

Half Marathon Pricing

• Tier 1: First 150: $80
• Tier 2: Next 150: $90
• Tier 3: Next 150: $100
• Tier 4: Final 50: $110 (Finishers receive a custom 5-inch finisher medal and technical race shirt)

Half Marathon – Two-Person Relay

• Entry Fee: $120 per team
• Team Setup: Each member completes two laps (3.275 miles each)
• Partner Action: Alternate laps
• Participants: Receive a shirt, medal, and timing chip-baton

Packet Pickup

• Race Day: Only
• Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM
• Location: Race site

Awards

5K Awards

• Categories: Overall Male & Female, Masters Male & Female
• Age Groups: Top 3 in 12 & under, 13–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+

Half Marathon Awards

• Categories: Overall Male & Female, Masters Male & Female, Grand Masters Male & Female
• Age Groups: Top 3 in 19 & under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

Half Marathon Relay Awards

• Recognition: Top 3 Teams Overall

Timing & Results

• Method: Chip-timed by Cox Racing Services

Event Overview

• Event: Join the Cox Running Club for our 10th annual Hell’s Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K
• Participants: Open to runners, walkers, families, and friends
• Atmosphere: Enjoy music, community vibes, and a fun race-night atmosphere

About Hell’s Half Acre (Historic Fort Worth)

• History: A famed Old West district of Fort Worth in the 1870s
• Location: Between 10th and 15th Streets, bordered by Houston, Main, Rusk, Throckmorton, and Calhoun
• Notable: Known for saloons, gambling halls, hotels, and boarding houses
• Famous Figures: Frequented by Bat Masterson, Butch Cassidy, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Sam Bass, and the Sundance Kid

Additional Information

• Closure: Officially shut down in 1919 following World War I
• Current Sites: Today home to the Fort Worth Convention Center, City Hall, Omni Fort Worth, the Water Gardens, and the Sheraton Hotel

Registration Link

• URL: Register here