Sold-out races saw registration top a record-breaking 29,000+ for the 2-day event
(Fort Worth, Texas) – This weekend marked the 48th running of The Cowtown, the largest multi-event road race in North Texas, with a record of over 29,000 total runners registered, representing all 50 states and nine countries. The two days of events in springlike weather included the 10K, Adults 5K and Kids 5K distances on Saturday and the Half-Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon races on Sunday.
All courses are certified, and Cowtown is a recognized Boston qualifying race. This year’s overall presenting sponsor was Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth.
For the first time in the 18 years that The Cowtown has included the ultramarathon distance, a woman placed first. Mckale Montgomery, of Fort Worth, outpaced the men in the 31-mile race.
Unofficial results for Sunday races
Half Unofficial Results
MEN
First – Sergio Mena, 31, Arlington, TX, 1:07:02
Second – Casey Novelo, 22, Bedford, TX, 1:08:53
Third – Maxwell Murphy, 25, Fort Worth, TX, 1:10:03
WOMEN
First – Jennifer Pope, 39, Plano, TX, 1:19:42
Second – Katlyn Phillips, 46, Allen, TX, 1:22:20
Third – Megan Williamson, 23, Denton, TX, 1:22:40
Marathon Unofficial Results
MEN
First place – Matt Campbell, 38, Dallas, TX, 2:37:22
Second – Brian Carroll, 38, San Angelo, TX, 2:39:05
Third – Albert Marban, 32, Dallas, TX, 2:39:38
WOMEN
First – Sadie Smith, 47, Kirkwood, MO, 2:59:37
Second — Morgan Mengini, 38, Austin, TX, 3:07:50
Third – Kayla Straub, 36, Newton, KS, 3:13:47
Ultra Marathon Unofficial Results
MEN
First – Dustin Darakhshan, 43, Richardson, TX, 3:34:02
Second – Tyrel Stout, 39, New Waverly, TX, 3:49:31
Third – Victor Villarreal, 30, Forest Hill, TX, 3:51:12
WOMEN
First – Mckale Montgomery, 41, Fort Worth, TX, 3:33:11
Second – Diana Filtz, 36, Benbrook, TX, 3:57:32
Third – Sarah Wagner, 38, Flower Mound, TX, 4:09:21
Unofficial results for Saturday races
10K Unofficial Results
MEN
First – Zachary Smith, 35, Rhome, TX, 35:43.8
Second – Sam Nofziger, 28, Fort Worth, TX, 35:47.3
Third – Logan Sherman, 40, Dallas, TX, 36:11.3
WOMEN
First – Jessica Smith, 48, Trophy Club, TX, 39:15.1
Second – Caitlin Keen, 33, Fort Worth, TX, 40:11.2
Third – Samantha Feldman, 47, Southlake, TX, 40:21.9
Adult 5K Unofficial Results
MEN
First – Glen Shumaker, 29, Boulder, CO, 16:48.4
Second – Stephen Cox, 39, New York, NY, 17:28.3
Third – Brendon Tubbs, 19, Enid, OK, 17:40.9
WOMEN
First – Kaitlin Walker, 30, Fort Worth, TX, 18:17.6
Second – Jasmin Muhammad-Graham, 23, Fort Worth, TX, 18:58.2
Third – Nancy Bradbury, 40, Weatherford, TX, 19:41.9
Kids 5K Unofficial Results
BOYS:
First – Greyson Potter, 14, Flower Mound, TX, 16:30.2
GIRLS:
First – Stella Simpson, 14, Fort Worth, TX, 19:55.1
The Cowtown weekend’s 2026 sponsors included: Presenting Sponsor Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth; Founding Sponsor UNT Health Fort Worth; Molson Coors; NBC 5|Telemundo 39; PNC Bank; Autobahn Fort Worth; Autobahn BMW; BKV Corp; Whataburger; Race Roster; and Capsule.
Proceeds from The Cowtown benefit the C.A.L.F. (Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness) Program, celebrating its 17th year. The program educates area students about health and fitness, and in 2026, awarded monetary grants for running event entry fees and running shoes to over 5,400 qualifying children. Since the program began in 2009, it has benefitted 65,000 children in need.
Thank you to all the spectators, entertainers, sponsors, partners, the thousands of volunteers, and to the people of Fort Worth who make Cowtown weekend a success.
Next year’s Cowtown weekend will take place Feb. 26-28, 2027. For more information, please visit: www.cowtownmarathon.org.
About the Cowtown: The Cowtown Marathon, the largest multi-event road race in North Texas, hosts one of the largest youth races in the nation. In 2020 Cowtown was named to The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America, and also was once again recently voted America’s Race Rave nationally by runners. Cowtown has been ranked as one of the Top 20 Half Marathons in the country and was ranked among the races with Best Medals and Swag. Proceeds from The Cowtown go directly to The C.A.L.F. Program. The Cowtown is designated a Gold Certified Event by the Council for Responsible Sport.
The Cowtown C.A.L.F. (Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness) Program: As part of The Cowtown mission to promote a lifelong love of fitness, The C.A.L.F. Program was created in 2009. C.A.L.F programming benefits approximately 125 schools in 15 school districts across North Texas annually. The program trains students in proper running technique and educates them about resting heart rate, the importance of hydration, proper nutrition and living an active lifestyle. Through our school grant program, we identify low-income children and fit them properly with a new pair of running shoes, socks, and provide them grants to make entry fees to The Cowtown February races more affordable. We have made running a 5K race a reality for over 65,000 children in the last 17 years.