Goodnight-Loving Run 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon

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114 Fort Circle, Newcastle TX

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the 5th Annual Goodnight-Loving 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Run hosted by Historic Fort Belknap and Visit Graham, Texas!

The Goodnight-Loving 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will be an out-and-back run from Fort Belknap, the historic birthplace of the Goodnight-Loving Cattle Trail.

🎉 Crawfish and Cannons Celebration

All-Day Celebration: Enjoy the all-day celebration with a live crawfish boil, farmers market, Official Texas State Longhorn Herd, and cannons.
Festival Highlights: Participate in the Texas Forts Trail Wine Festival, bloody Mary bar, and live music featuring Shenandoah and The Wilder Blue!
Unique Experience: ONE LUCKY RUN FINISHER WILL GET THE CHANCE TO FIRE A CANNON!

🎁 Swag for Participants

Each athlete registered prior to March 14 will receive Goodnight-Loving swag including:

Food or Drink: Choice of (1) Crawfish Plate or (1) Top Shelf Bloody Mary.
Apparel: 1 Goodnight-Loving Run T-Shirt.
Finisher's Medal: NEW SINCE 2024: All finishers will receive a medal at the finish line!
Additional Swag: 10K & Half-Marathon Participants will receive the above items, plus 1 Goodnight-Loving Run Coffee Mug.

Runners registering past March 14 may not receive their requested shirt size due to availability.

🏆 Awards

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male and Female Finishers (5K, 10K, Half Marathon). Top Male and Female Finisher in Age Groups (Half Marathon): 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+.

🎟️ Non-Runner Tickets

Non-Runners will need to purchase tickets to the Crawfish and Cannons to enjoy the after-race festivities! Tickets can be purchased at www.crawfishandcannons.com.

🗓️ Schedule

Saturday, April 12, 2025

7:30-8:15 am: Race day registration.
8:30 am: Half Marathon.
9:00 am: 10K.
9:30 am: 5K.
10:30 am: Post-Race Party.
11:00 am: Awards Ceremony & Crawfish Served.
12:30 pm: Live Music - The Wilder Blue.
2:00 pm: Live Music - Shenandoah.

⌚ Timing and Results

A timing chip will be attached to the back of your race bib. In order to receive an accurate finish time, please confirm your bib is attached to the FRONT of your shirt and is clearly visible. Do not remove, alter or tear the tag in any way. Timing Services will be provided by AllSports Timing. Results posted at www.allsportstiming.com after the race.

💧 Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located at approximately every mile throughout the course with water, sports beverages, protein snacks, and port-a-johns.

⚠️ Safety & Weather

To ensure the safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers, and dogs are prohibited from the race course. This is an out-and-back course on FM 61, which does contain a few mild incline hills. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race and traffic signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable.

🗺️ Directions

From Graham: Head north on Elm St toward McKinley, Continue onto US-380 W, Turn left onto US-380 W/Houston St, Turn Left onto FM 61 E, arrive at Fort Belknap on the right.

From Wichita Falls: Follow TX-27 S to TX-251 S in Olney, Follow TX-251 S to US-380 W/Houston St in Newcastle, Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto US-380 W/Houston St, Follow FM 61 E to Fort Belknap.

Through Traffic on FM 61 from Graham to Fort Belknap will be limited for the race.