CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Half Marathon · 2- Person Half Marathon Relay
From the Organizer
Join the Cox Running Club for the 10th Annual Hell’s Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX. This unique summer night race features a 5K out-and-back course and a looped Half Marathon, plus a two-person Half Marathon relay option. Runners enjoy chip timing by Cox Racing Services, tiered pricing, custom finisher medals, technical race shirts (guaranteed for preregistered participants), and competitive awards across multiple age groups. Open to runners and walkers of all levels, the event celebrates Fort Worth’s historic Hell’s Half Acre with a fun, high-energy community atmosphere, music, and late-night racing excitement.
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
97°
Typical Low
76°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Worth Meacham Fld Naaf, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Worth, TX
Population
941,311
as of 2023
Elevation
519 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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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 CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
- CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Fort Worth, Texas on July 18, 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 CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas at 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
CRC Hell's Half Acre Half Marathon & 5K
Jul 18, 2026