2026 Trinity 5000 Summer Series
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🔥 41st Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series 🔥
Fort Worth’s favorite summer running tradition is back!
Join us for the 41st Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series, the longest-running event on the Trinity Trails, founded by Ricky Cox in 1985. Every Thursday night this summer, runners, walkers, families, and friends from all over DFW gather along the Trinity River for fitness, fun, and community.
📍 Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker
(Parking near Haws Athletic Center – 600 Congress St, Fort Worth, TX)
📅 Every Thursday Evening
June 4 – August 20, 2026
Race Dates:
June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
⏰ START TIMES
👟 Kids 1K Fun Run – 7:15 PM
🏃 5K Run/Walk – 7:30 PM
🕕 Race-Day Registration Begins at 6:00 PM
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Each race is capped at 250 participants. Once the limit is reached, registration closes and race-day registration may not be available. Register early to secure your spot.
🏅 WEEK 1 SPECIAL FINISHER SWAG
All participants who finish the June 4 Kickoff Run receive:
✔ Custom 41st Annual Finisher Medal
✔ Technical Race Shirt
🎽 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Complete 12-Race Series:
$210 with technical shirt
Price drops by $17 each week after the first race through August 6.
Single Race – Week 1 (June 4):
• First 200 Participants: $35
• Last 200 Participants: $40
• Race Day (if available): $45
Single Race – Weeks 2–12:
• No Shirt: $20
• With Shirt: $35
🔥 RACE FEATURES
✔ Fast & Flat 5K Course
✔ Water Stops at Mile 1 & Mile 2
✔ Free Parking
✔ Free Kids 1K Fun Run
✔ Free Soft Drinks & Refreshments
✔ Ricky Cox’s Famous “It’s Hot” Speech
🌳 POST-RACE TRADITION
After the race, stick around under the trees for the legendary Arbor Society gathering (formerly known as the Bridge Club). Bring your lawn chair and cooler, catch up with friends, meet new runners, and enjoy one of Fort Worth’s best summer traditions.
🏆 AWARDS
Awards presented weekly for:
• Overall Male & Female
• Masters Male & Female
• Multiple age groups
• Clydesdale/Athena
• Race Walkers
📊 POINT SERIES
Point Series standings will be posted weekly after Week 3, with season-ending awards presented on August 20.
🏅 SERIES SURVIVOR AWARD
Complete all 12 races IN PERSON to earn the Trinity 5000 Series Survivor Award.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
The Trinity 5000 Summer Series is for everyone — competitive runners, walkers, joggers, kids, and first-timers alike. Come enjoy summer evenings on the Trinity Trails with one of Fort Worth’s most iconic running communities.
Register early and be part of 41 years of Fort Worth running history!
#Trinity5000 #FortWorthRunning #RunFortWorth #TrinityTrails #SummerSeries #DFWRunning #CoxRunningClub
Fort Worth’s favorite summer running tradition is back!
Join us for the 41st Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series, the longest-running event on the Trinity Trails, founded by Ricky Cox in 1985. Every Thursday night this summer, runners, walkers, families, and friends from all over DFW gather along the Trinity River for fitness, fun, and community.
📍 Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker
(Parking near Haws Athletic Center – 600 Congress St, Fort Worth, TX)
📅 Every Thursday Evening
June 4 – August 20, 2026
Race Dates:
June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
⏰ START TIMES
👟 Kids 1K Fun Run – 7:15 PM
🏃 5K Run/Walk – 7:30 PM
🕕 Race-Day Registration Begins at 6:00 PM
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Each race is capped at 250 participants. Once the limit is reached, registration closes and race-day registration may not be available. Register early to secure your spot.
🏅 WEEK 1 SPECIAL FINISHER SWAG
All participants who finish the June 4 Kickoff Run receive:
✔ Custom 41st Annual Finisher Medal
✔ Technical Race Shirt
🎽 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Complete 12-Race Series:
$210 with technical shirt
Price drops by $17 each week after the first race through August 6.
Single Race – Week 1 (June 4):
• First 200 Participants: $35
• Last 200 Participants: $40
• Race Day (if available): $45
Single Race – Weeks 2–12:
• No Shirt: $20
• With Shirt: $35
🔥 RACE FEATURES
✔ Fast & Flat 5K Course
✔ Water Stops at Mile 1 & Mile 2
✔ Free Parking
✔ Free Kids 1K Fun Run
✔ Free Soft Drinks & Refreshments
✔ Ricky Cox’s Famous “It’s Hot” Speech
🌳 POST-RACE TRADITION
After the race, stick around under the trees for the legendary Arbor Society gathering (formerly known as the Bridge Club). Bring your lawn chair and cooler, catch up with friends, meet new runners, and enjoy one of Fort Worth’s best summer traditions.
🏆 AWARDS
Awards presented weekly for:
• Overall Male & Female
• Masters Male & Female
• Multiple age groups
• Clydesdale/Athena
• Race Walkers
📊 POINT SERIES
Point Series standings will be posted weekly after Week 3, with season-ending awards presented on August 20.
🏅 SERIES SURVIVOR AWARD
Complete all 12 races IN PERSON to earn the Trinity 5000 Series Survivor Award.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY FRIENDLY
The Trinity 5000 Summer Series is for everyone — competitive runners, walkers, joggers, kids, and first-timers alike. Come enjoy summer evenings on the Trinity Trails with one of Fort Worth’s most iconic running communities.
Register early and be part of 41 years of Fort Worth running history!
#Trinity5000 #FortWorthRunning #RunFortWorth #TrinityTrails #SummerSeries #DFWRunning #CoxRunningClub
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Where is it happening?
Trinity 5000 Summer Runs, 600 Congress St, Fort Worth, TX 76107-1413, United States
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