NORTH TEXAS RACE SERIES
Run the Heart of North Texas
Our course are a planned USATF-certified, subject to pending final route approval and measurement.
Choose your distance, lace up, and discover why runners return to the Cross Timbers every year. Limited spots available.
Why Runners Choose Cross Timbers
USATF Certified
Every race distance is officially certified by USA Track & Field, ensuring accurate courses and qualifying times.
Scenic Countryside Routes
Race through the iconic cross timbers terrain — rolling hills, cedar breaks, and open pastures unique to North Texas.
Community Hospitality
Warm volunteer support, well-stocked aid stations, and a finish-line celebration that welcomes every runner home.
Multiple Distances
From the full marathon to shorter distances, the Cross Timbers series has a race for every level of runner.
Choose Your Distance
The Cross Timbers Marathon series offers certified distances for every runner — whether you're chasing a PR or finishing your first race.
26.2
Full Marathon
The premier Cross Timbers experience. This USATF-certified full marathon winds through rolling cross timbers terrain with comprehensive aid station support every 2–3 miles. Ideal for experienced runners chasing qualifying times or a personal best on a challenging, scenic course.
13.1
Half Marathon
The most popular distance in the series, the half marathon delivers the full Cross Timbers experience — native cedar canopy, open pastures, and North Texas countryside — in an accessible 13.1-mile loop. Perfect for intermediate runners ready to push their limits.
6.2
10K
A welcoming introduction to the Cross Timbers course. The 10K takes newer runners through some of the most scenic stretches of the route without the full-distance commitment — a great way to experience race day and the Cross Timbers community for the first time.
RACE DAY DETAILS
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Cross Timbers Country — North Texas
Race Start: 7:00 AM
THE COURSE
Scenic, Certified, and Unforgettable
Wind through rolling cross timbers countryside blanketed in native cedar and post-oak canopy. Low-traffic rural roads carry you through open North Texas pastures and shaded woodland corridors, with every mile marked and the course fully closed to traffic on race day.
Every Cross Timbers distance carries full USATF certification — meaning accurate measured distances, qualifying-eligible results, and precision chip timing you can trust for your personal record.
REGISTRATION
Your Race Is Waiting
Spots in the Cross Timbers Marathon series are limited. Secure your entry today and join runners from across North Texas on one of the region's most scenic certified courses.