6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 104 W Hubbard, Mineral Wells, TX
- Distance
- Half CRAZY Half Marathon · Half CRAZY 5k · 1 Mile FUN RUN
From the Organizer
WHEN: November 7, 2026
WHERE: 104 W. Hubbard, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
START TIME: Half-Marathon starts at 8am; 5k starts at 9am
The USATF Certified Course race begins under the famous CRAZY Water Sign and heads through Mineral Wells before looping back to downtown. The half-marathon takes you into the hills of beautiful Palo Pinto County with an amazing view of the famous Baker Hotel as you head back into finish the line. You’ll share roads with cars during this race and there will be hills - after all - you wouldn't be CRAZY if you didn't run the hills! By running this race, you are directly impacting the needs in our community and we can't thank you enough.
All ages welcome, just be ready for some CRAZY HILLS!
The Overall Male and Female Half-Marathoners will receive a cash prize of $150.
Each 5k participant gets a T-shirt, medal, goodies from Whataburger, and beverage for running the race. Find the course map at: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5807146078
Each Half-Marathon participant gets a limited edition CRAZY Hoodie, medal, goodies from Whataburger, and beverage for running the race. Cash award of $150 for Male and Female Overall.
**If you sign up within one week of the race, your shirt will not be guaranteed to be available on race day**
This race will be chip-timed and results posted at https://chuckscore.com/
Packet Pickup:
PACKET PICK UP
Friday Evening at Bankhead Texas Wine Bar from 6:30 - 8pm (104 W Hubbard St, Mineral Wells, TX 76067). RACE DAY MORNING starting 7AM at the Crazy Run staging area in Poston Square by the start line.
No Refunds! We understand things happen, however, this is a fundraiser for United Way of Palo Pinto County. All proceeds from your support of this race will directly benefit the citizens of Palo Pinto County.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mineral Wells Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mineral Wells, TX
Population
15,130
as of 2023
Elevation
882 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 104 W Hubbard, Mineral Wells, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K?
- 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K is a running race held in Mineral Wells, Texas on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Mineral Wells, Texas at 104 W Hubbard, Mineral Wells, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
6th Annual Half CRAZY Half Marathon and 5K
Nov 7, 2026