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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth TX
5K
60–80°F · some rain risk
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2025
68–89°F
dry
2024
48–71°F
dry
2023
45–74°F
dry
2022
56–68°F
dry
2021
47–70°F
dry
2020
53–84°F
dry
2019
50–71°F
dry
2018
50–58°F
rain
2017
50–76°F
dry
2016
72–90°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 59–67°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 59°F · 18% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Event Overview
On Saturday, October 17th, join us at the Fort Worth Stockyards, where you can run or walk a 5K or a 1-mile.
Every day across the country, lives are saved, and families are restored through the miracle of donation and transplantation. Even so, more than 10,000 Texan men, women, and children wait for their second chance at life.
Who Will You Run For?
LifeGift invites you to spend a morning celebrating the gift of life. The 2nd Chance Run hosted by LifeGift honors organ, eye, and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast, and West Texas. While celebrating the lives saved and offering hope to those still waiting, the event raises awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donation across the state.
Registration Includes
- Custom Event T-Shirt: Designed specifically for 2nd Chance Run Fort Worth!
- Custom Medal: 2nd Chance Run Medal
- Race Bib and Timing Chip: Ensure accurate timing for all participants
- Race Swag Bag: Great goodies to take home
Additional Activities
- Entry to Race Village: Enjoy the festivities before and after the race
- Photos and Video: Check out Fort Worth's 2025 photos and video
Links
Fort Worth 2025 2nd Chance Run Photo Gallery
Fort Worth 2025 2nd Chance Run Video
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