Goodnight-Loving Run Half-Marathon
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Goodnight-Loving Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
The Goodnight-Loving Run takes place Saturday April 11, 2026 at Historic Fort Belknap, 114 Fort Circle, Newcastle, TX. The event is an out and back course on FM 61 that starts and finishes at Fort Belknap, the birthplace of the Goodnight-Loving Cattle Trail.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Aid stations are located at approximately every mile and will offer water, sports beverages, protein snacks, and port-a-johns. A timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib; runners are asked to wear the bib on the front of their shirt for an accurate time. The course contains a few mild incline hills; runners must stay inside cones and obey all race and traffic signage. Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers, and dogs are prohibited on the course. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.
Swag and awards are provided. Athletes registered before March 14 receive a t-shirt and a choice of one crawfish plate or one Top Shelf Bloody Mary; 10K and half marathon participants also receive a coffee mug. Since 2024 all finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each event and to top male and female finishers by age group in the half marathon. The race will be held rain or shine unless severe weather forces delay or cancellation; registration fees are non-refundable.
An all-day Crawfish and Cannons celebration at Fort Belknap follows the races and includes a live crawfish boil, farmers market, the Official Texas State Longhorn Herd, cannon fire, a wine festival, a bloody Mary bar, and live music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.