Dalmatian Run Fest
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Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 - Overview
Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is a multi day running event held in Fort Worth, Texas, around President's Day weekend (February 13-15, 2027). Races take place at Marine Creek Lake, near TCC-West, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179, with an option listed for the public boat ramp location.
The event features three days of in-person races on a paved 6.55 mile loop. Course distances are set by laps of the loop: a half marathon is two loops, a 3-quarter marathon is three loops, a marathon is four loops and an ultra is five or more loops. Packet pickup is available at the race site before and after the race days. Free parking is provided. Long sleeve race shirts are offered with a size guarantee deadline.
Event offerings include a range of distances and virtual options:
- Paws & Claws 5K
- Puppy Power 10K
- Rescue Rover Half, 3-Quarter, Marathon, Ultra
- Puppy Power Half, Marathon, Ultra
- Mighty Mutt Half, Marathon, Ultra
- Triple Dog Dare packages for three same distance days
- Dizzy Dalmatian 101 three day stage race (3 x 33.7 miles = 101)
- Dalmatian Virtual Half, Marathon, Ultra, and Triple
Three day package entrants receive daily finisher medals, a long sleeve shirt, dalmatian themed swag, goody bag, and aid station support. Big Dog awards recognize best combined times for same distance three day packages. The event benefits the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, a nonprofit providing low cost spay, neuter and vaccination services through clinics and mobile locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.