John Wayne Grit Series – Fort Worth
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John Wayne Grit Series - Fort Worth 2026
The event is a 5K run in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, scheduled for November 7, 2026. The course starts at the "John Wayne: An American Experience" exhibit, follows the cobblestone streets of the Stockyards, continues out along the Trinity Trail with views of the downtown Fort Worth skyline, and finishes back in the Stockyards. The run benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to support cancer research and related programs.
Registration closes on November 4, 2026. The race is marked as sold out. Packet pickup is mandatory and takes place Friday, November 6, 2026 at the John Wayne exhibit at 2501 Rodeo Plaza in the Fort Worth Stockyards; runners pick up their bibs at packet pickup and receive their finisher shirt and finisher mug at the finish. Participants must be age 10 and up.
Race operations are cup less. There is an aid station at the 1.5 mile mark that runners pass twice. Runners are asked to bring hydration packs or handheld bottles with openings large enough for refilling; filled water bottles will be available for finishers. Cancer survivors who register receive a complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup while supplies last. The event includes podium awards for three female and three male finishers and offers merchandise for sale. Parking for participants is designated at Lot 2. No dogs are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
