Cowtown Marathon
Fort Worth, United States of America · Sunday 28 February 2027
The Cowtown Marathon is an annual event held in Fort Worth, Texas, taking place each year during the last weekend of February. The event includes a variety of race formats: full marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon (50K), adult 10K, adult 5K, and a Kids 5K. Races are run on paved roads across Fort Worth, with some courses encountering moderate hills most notably as runners approach downtown near the stockyards area.
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Adjusted Time
3:58:35
Time difference: -1.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain137m
Elevation High208m
Elevation Low162m
Weather Forecast
High20°C
Low8°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Cowtown Marathon?
Moderateharder than 31% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Cowtown Marathon plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #798 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #403 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Cowtown Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Cowtown Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:16 | −02:44 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:27:54 | −02:06 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:58:35 | −01:25 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:29:20 | −00:40 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:00:07 | +00:07 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:30:57 | +00:57 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:01:49 | +01:49 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Cowtown Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Cowtown Marathon is a full marathon held in Fort Worth, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 28 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 137m of total climbing, with its high point near 208m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Cowtown Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 137m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for February, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 8°C to 20°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Cowtown Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Cowtown Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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