Dalmatian Run Fest
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Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101
Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is a three-day running festival held over President's Day weekend, February 14–16, 2026, at Marine Creek Lake near TCC-West, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76179. The in-person event uses a paved 6.55 mile loop. Race distances are based on loop counts: half = 2 loops, 3-quarter = 3 loops, marathon = 4 loops, and ultra = 5 or more loops.
The festival offers a wide range of race options, including Rescue Rover events (Half, 3-Quarter, Marathon, Ultra), Puppy Power events (10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra), Paws & Claws 5K, Mighty Mutt events (Half, Marathon, Ultra), multi-day packages such as Triple Dog Dare (Half and Marathon), and the Dizzy Dalmatian 101 stage race. The Dizzy Dalmatian 101 is a 101 mile stage race with approximately 33.7 miles per day and awards a buckle. Virtual options include a Dalmatian Virtual Half, Marathon, Ultra, and Triple Virtual.
Race services include packet pickup at the race site (Friday night and Saturday, Sunday, Monday before and after the races), free parking, long-sleeve tee-shirts (size not guaranteed after January 31), and unique participant medals that differ each day. The event names the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) as beneficiary; TCAP is a 501c3 providing low-cost spay and neuter services and vaccinations through 8 clinics and 40 mobile locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
