Panther City One Step Run 2025

🏁 Make History

• Participate: Participating in the One Step Panther City Run means you’re part of history.
• Organized by: This is an annual event organized by the One Step Foundation & Cox Running Club.
• Community Tradition: Your involvement sets a precedent for future races and community initiatives.
• Inspiration: By joining, you help establish a tradition of community engagement and support that will inspire others for years to come.

🏃‍♂️ Promote Personal Fitness and Health

• Encouragement: Participating in the One Step Panther City Run is an excellent way to promote personal fitness and health.
• Physical Activity: Whether you choose to run or walk, the event encourages physical activity, helping you improve your cardiovascular health, build endurance, and boost overall well-being.
• Goals: This race offers an opportunity to set and achieve personal fitness goals while contributing to a worthy cause.

🤝 Promote Community Spirit

• Celebration: The One Step Panther City Run is more than a race: it’s a celebration of community spirit, perseverance, and resilience.
• Unity: By participating, you help foster a sense of unity and solidarity, bringing people together to support a common cause.
• Collective Power: This event highlights the collective power of individuals working together for positive change.

🌟 Symbolize Hope and Progress

• Incremental Progress: The One Step Foundation embodies the belief in incremental progress.
• Every Step: Each step taken by participants symbolizes hope and the continuous effort needed to create a better community.
• Positive Change: Your involvement is a testament to the power of small actions leading to significant impact.

✨ Enjoy a Meaningful Experience

• Unique Event: Joining our annual race offers a unique and meaningful experience.
• Camaraderie: Whether you run or walk, you’re part of an event that combines physical activity with a purpose.
• Tangible Difference: The race provides an opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants, and make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

❤️ Support Local Charities

• Beneficiaries: Every step you take in the One Step Run directly benefits six local charities.
• Essential Services: These organizations provide essential services to our community, from healthcare and education to food security and shelter.
• Funding: Your participation ensures they receive the necessary funding to continue their vital work.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

• Date: April 6th, 2025
• Location: Trinity Park Pavilion 3, 2401 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107
• Starting Times: 7:30 AM - Half-Marathon: 7:50 AM - 10K: 8:00 AM - 5K
• Packet Pickup: Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 6:30 AM at the race site.

💰 Cost

• By February 3rd: 5K Run/Walk: $35: 10K Run/Walk: $40: Half-Marathon: $70
• By March 3rd: 5K Run/Walk: $40: 10K Run/Walk: $45: Half-Marathon: $75
• By April 5th: 5K Run/Walk: $45: 10K Run/Walk: $50: Half-Marathon: $80
• Race Day: 5K Run/Walk: $50: 10K Run/Walk: $55: Half-Marathon: $85

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Fleet Feet - Montgomery Plaza, 2600 W 7th St suite 107, Fort Worth, TX 76107, on Saturday, April 5th from 12:00-6:00 PM.
• Race Day Pickup: On RACE DAY at the RACE SITE starting at 6:30 AM.

🗺️ Route Maps

• 5K Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6344632849/
• 10K Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6344626975/
• Half-Marathon Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6344630551/

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Women and Men: Overall Male & Female: Overall Master Male and Female: Runners 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 & Over.
• Depth: Awards are awarded three deep in each age group for the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon.
• Finishers: All 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon finishers will receive custom finisher medals.
• Timing: Results will be chip-timed by COX RACING SERVICES.

📖 History of Fort Worth also known as Panther City

In 1875, the Dallas Herald published an article by a former Fort Worth lawyer, Robert E. Cowart, who wrote that the decimation of Fort Worth's population, caused by the economic disaster and hard winter of 1873, had dealt a severe blow to the cattle industry. He further stated that the harm to the cattle industry, combined with the railroad stopping the laying of track 30 miles (48 km) outside of Fort Worth, had caused Fort Worth to become such a drowsy place that he saw a panther (cougar, mountain lion) asleep in the street by the courthouse. Although an intended insult, the name Panther City was enthusiastically embraced when in 1876 Fort Worth recovered economically. Many businesses and organizations continue to use Panther in their name. The Fort Worth police have a panther prominently set at the top of their badge.

🔗 Join Us

Join us on April 6th and be part of something special. Together, we can take the first step toward a brighter future for our community. For more information and to register, visit here.