John Wayne Grit Series – Fort Worth
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John Wayne Grit Series – Fort Worth
The event is a 5K run through the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. The course begins at the "John Wayne: An American Experience" exhibit, follows cobblestone streets of the Stockyards, continues along the Trinity Trail with views of the downtown Fort Worth skyline, and finishes back in the Stockyards.
The event benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes fundraising activities with a stated fundraising goal of $80,000. Fundraising week is noted for October 19 to 25, 2026. The race listing indicates the event is sold out for the year.
Logistics and participant provisions include a mandatory packet pickup on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the John Wayne exhibit in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Participants ages 10 and up are eligible for the 5K. Each finisher receives a John Wayne Grit Series shirt and a finisher mug at the finish line, and each registered runner also receives one entry to the "John Wayne: An American Experience" exhibit and a shop discount.
The event is cup less; aid stations will not provide cups. Runners should bring hydration packs or handheld bottles that volunteers can refill. There is an aid station at the 1.5 mile mark that runners pass twice. The race awards podium prizes to three female and three male finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
