Registration now open for 2020 Cowtown Marathon, which will include new relay race
Registration for the 2020 Cowtown Marathon, which will run from Feb. 28 through March 1, officially opened on Monday and can be down at www.cowtownmarathon.org.
In addition to registration, the Cowtown is offering a four-person relay on the 26.2-mile marathon course. Teams of four may enter this new race option at a current rate of $50 per team member. Prices do increase as race day approaches.
Legs are equidistant and will be timed. Relay participants will have an option to purchase marathon finisher attire and will experience all the same excitement for crossing the line. Transportation will be coordinated for parts of the relay.
The Cowtown features seven race options and a two-day Health and Fitness Expo. The Ultra Marathon (50K), the Marathon (26.2 miles), the Marathon Relay, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, Adults 5K, and Kids 5K.
The Marathon Relay is eligible for the Cowtown Challenge. Running both a K-distance as an individual on Feb. 29, 2020 and then in the team relay on Sunday, March 1, 2020 will earn runners an additional medal. There are new medals for all the races in 2020 as 2019 was the last year in a three-year series.
“In 2020, more runners will experience the full marathon course with the addition of our relay. In turn, Cowtown will provide more support for area youth as part of our C.A.L.F charitable efforts,” Executive Director Heidi Swartz said in a press release. “We couldn’t be more excited about expanding our race, youth outreach and overall participation.”
The Cowtown Marathon is a city-wide event that takes 4,000 volunteers and welcomes visitors from around the world. In 2019, it welcomed participants from 49 states and 11 different countries with an estimated 22,500 registered participants.
The Cowtown benefits C.A.L.F. – Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness. This program annually provides physical education and equipment to children in 17 school districts surrounding the Metroplex. We believe a fit and active child will adopt healthy, life-long habits. After 10 years, C.A.L.F. has supported more than 30,000 children in pursuit of health.
