Dalmatian Run Fest
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Event overview
Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is a multi-day running event held Saturday through Monday, February 14-16, 2026 (President's Day weekend) in Fort Worth, Texas. The festival offers in-person races across three days and virtual race options. Distances and formats include 5K, 10K, half marathon, 3-quarter marathon, marathon, ultra marathon, and a 101-mile stage race. Multi-day packages are offered, including the Triple Dog Dare and the Dizzy Dalmatian 101.
Course and race features
Races take place at Marine Creek Lake, near TCC-West, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179. The in-person races use a paved 6.55-mile loop. Standard event formats use multiple loops: a half marathon = 2 loops, 3-quarter = 3 loops, marathon = 4 loops, and ultra = 5 or more loops. Packet pickup is available at the race site on Friday night and on the race days. The event provides free parking, long-sleeve tee-shirts (sizes not guaranteed after January 31), and a different participant medal for each day. The Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is described as a 101-mile stage race with participants running 33.7 miles each day.
Beneficiary
The event benefits the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP). TCAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccinations through 8 clinics and 40 mobile locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
