Dalmatian Run Fest
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Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 : Overview
The Dalmatian Run Fest is a three-day in-person event held February 14-16, 2026, at Marine Creek Lake near TCC-West in Fort Worth, Texas. The festival offers multiple race options across the three days and also provides virtual race options. Multi-day packages combine races across the event days; one package is the Dizzy Dalmatian 101, a 101-mile stage race.
Events (selected)
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- 3-Quarter Marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
- Dizzy Dalmatian 101 (stage race)
- Virtual Half, Marathon, Ultra, and Triple Virtual
Course, logistics and beneficiary
Races use a paved 6.55-mile loop. The organizer lists loop counts by distance: half = 2 loops; 3-quarter = 3 loops; marathon = 4 loops; ultra = 5 or more loops. The Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is described as a 101-mile stage race with participants running about 33.7 miles each day and earning a buckle.
Packet pickup occurs at the race site on Friday night and on event days before and after races. The event offers free parking, long-sleeve tee-shirts (sizes not guaranteed after January 31), and a different participant medal each day. The listed beneficiary is the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP), a 501(c)(3) that provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccinations at clinics and mobile locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
