600 Congress St., Fort Worth TX
Friday, June 5th, 2026
Trinity 5000 Summer Series
Celebrate 41 years of running on the beautiful Trinity Trails in Fort Worth, Texas! Founded by Ricky Cox in 1985, the Trinity 5000 Summer Series is the longest-running event on this iconic trail system. Join us for this milestone summer series!
Event Details and Schedule
Series Info
- Complete Series: Participants who register for the complete 12-race series will use the same sturdy custom bib each week—no standing in crowded lines for a new bib.
When & Where
- Races: Every Thursday evening, June 4 – August 20, 2026
- Location: Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker (parking near Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress Street, Fort Worth)
- Race Dates: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20 (Last Race & Series Awards)
Starting Times
- 1K Kids Fun Run: 7:15 PM
- 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles): 7:30 PM
📍 Race day registration begins at 6:00 PM at the race site.
(Note: If 250-runner cap is reached, on-site registration may not be available. June 4 cap is 400 participants.)
Cost
Complete 12-Race Series with Technical T-Shirt: $210
Single Race – Week 1 (June 4, 2026)
- First 200 Registered Participants: $35
- Last 200 Registered Participants: $40
- On Race Day: $45 (if not sold out)
Single Races – Week 2 through Week 12
- Without Shirt: $20
- With Shirt: $35
🏅 All participants finishing on June 4 will receive custom 41st Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series Finisher Medals.
(Weeks 2–12: age group award medals only)
📌 You must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to be eligible for the Series Survivor Award.
Race Features
- Course: Fast, flat, unshaded course
- Water Stops: at miles 1 and 2
- Refreshments: Free soft drinks and refreshments
- Kids Fun Run: Free Kids 1K Fun Run
- Parking: Free parking
- Speech: Ricky’s famous “It’s Hot” speech
Post-Race Festivities
- Community: Summer tradition for runners and walkers from across the Metroplex
- Social: Socialize with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy the Arbor Society (formerly the Bridge Club) under the trees—bring your lawn chair and cooler!
- Family-friendly: Free 1K Kids Fun Run
Age Group, Point Series & Series Survivor Awards
5K Awards (Each Race)
- Categories: Overall Male & Female; Overall Master Male & Female
- Age Groups: 9 & Under; 10–12; 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; Clydesdale/Athena; Race Walkers
Trinity 5000 Point Series Awards
- Tracking: Points will be tracked weekly after Week 3 online
- Age Groups: Same age groups as above
Series Survivor Awards
- Eligibility: Given to all runners who participate in person in all 12 races
- Registration: Must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to qualify
Kids 1K Fun Run
- Medals: All participants receive recycled medals
For more details, visit the official race page.
