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This 5K course weaves through the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. The run starts at the “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit and goes down the cobblestone streets of the Stockyards and out and along the Trinity Trail where you’ll take in views of the downtown Fort Worth Skyline. Complete the run back in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The run benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation so every step you take advances the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.
SAVE ON REGISTRATION
Early Bird Price Save $30 Through July 15
Save $20 Through August 11
Save $10 Through September 27
Registration Closes On November 5, 2025
RACE IS SOLD OUT
register nowFUNDRAISING WEEK CONTEST: FORT WORTH
October 21 through 27, 2024
TENTATIVE RACE DETAILS
5K RUN
Participants Ages 10 and Up
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Participants Receive A John Wayne Grit Series Shirt And A Finisher Mug.
Register early to get the best deal!
PACKET PICK UP
Packet Pickup/Meet Up at "John Wayne: An American Experience" Exhibit At 2501 Rodeo Plaza In The Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday November 7, 2025 from 3:00 to 6 :00 PM.
The foundation is having a packet pickup/meet up for the 5K runners/teams, sponsors, volunteers and 5K community supporters.
Wayne Family Estates wines tasting or grab a Revolver beer. (NOTE: This is not a dinner).
Packet Pick-up will also be on Saturday, November 8 (event day) from 6:30 to 7:30 AM.
"John Wayne: An American Experience" Exhibit at 2501 Rodeo Plaza in the Fort Worth Stockyards
All cancer survivors who sign up for the event, get your complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup (while supplies last) & wear it on the course to show your grit.
Grit Down Meet Up at Hotel Drover Backyard on Saturday November 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM:
The foundation is hosting a meet up for 5K runners/teams, sponsors, volunteers and 5K community supporters.
drinks available for purchase from Hotel Drover
Race announcements at 7:45 AM
5K Race starts at 8:00 AM at the "John Wayne: An American Experience" Exhibit
Race course closes by 10:00 AM
There Is A Race Component And Podium Prizes
There Are Three Female And Three Male Winners For the 5K. That’s 6 Total Podium Medals And Prizes
Join Us After The Run For The Grit Down Festivities.
NOTE:
The event is cup less. Bring your own handheld water bottle or hydration pack to the event and refill it at aid stations.
There will not be any cups at the aid stations. We will have filled water bottles for finishers at the finish line.
AID STATION
1.5 Mile Aid station (half way mark) (runners pass it 2 times)
MEDALS
Top 3 women and men earn podium medals
NO DOGS
PARKING
Lot 2 for all participants
John Wayne Grit Series And John Wayne Cancer Foundation Merchandise Available To Purchase At The Event
We’ll also provide a special bib at the event that say “I run for…” on them and have a blank space in the middle so that runners can write the names of their honorees on them to raise awareness for cancer.
Each Person Who Signs Up To Do The 5K Will Also Get One Entry To The "John Wayne: An American Experience" Exhibit In The Stockyards And A Shop Discount!
FUNDRAISING RECOGNITION
Thank you to our Sponsors for donating the items above
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COURSE INFORMATION
This 5K race course will weave in and around the historic fort worth stockyards in fort worth, texas
The run starts at the “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit and goes down the cobblestone streets of the Stockyards and out along the Trinity Trail where you’ll take in views of the downtown Fort Worth skyline. Complete the run back in the Fort Worth Stockyards!
THANK YOU TO OUR NATIONAL SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS
