39th Annual Lake Benbrook Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Cox Running Club is proud to bring back one of the most historic running events in the DFW Metroplex!
After several years of lower participation, we seriously considered retiring this event. However, we believe some traditions are worth fighting for. Instead of canceling, we have decided to challenge ourselves, rebuild the race, and bring new energy to one of the oldest and most meaningful running events in North Texas.
The Lake Benbrook Half Marathon is recognized as the oldest half marathon in the DFW Metroplex, and we are excited to continue that legacy on Saturday, January 23, 2027.
For 2027, we are not only bringing back the Half Marathon and 5K, but we are also adding a brand-new 10K distance. Whether you are training for a spring race, looking for a scenic winter run, or simply want to be part of a long-standing DFW running tradition, this event is for you.
The race will start at Dutch Branch Park in Benbrook, Texas, and feature scenic routes along beautiful Lake Benbrook.
All finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive a custom finisher medal.
Location
Dutch Branch Park
1891 Winscott Rd
Benbrook, TX 76126
Event Date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Race Distances
- Half Marathon – 13.1 Miles
- 10K – 6.2 Miles
- 5K – 3.1 Miles
Route maps: TBD
Race Day Schedule
- 6:30 AM – Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:45 AM – Half Marathon Start
- 8:00 AM – 10K Start
- 8:10 AM – 5K Start
- 9:15 AM – 5K Awards
- 9:45 AM – 10K Awards
- 10:30 AM – Half Marathon Awards
Race day packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM at the race site.
Registration Fees
5K Run/Walk
- Early Bird through December 1: $35
- Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $40
- Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $45
- Race Day Registration: $50
10K Run/Walk
- Early Bird through December 1: $45
- Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $50
- Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $55
- Race Day Registration: $60
Half Marathon
- Early Bird through December 1: $75
- Pre-Registration December 2 – December 31: $80
- Pre-Registration January 1 – January 22: $85
- Race Day Registration: $90
Shirts & Finisher Medals
Participants will receive a men’s/unisex long-sleeve technical event shirt.
Shirt sizes are guaranteed only for participants registered by January 15, 2027. After this date, shirts and sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
All finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will receive a custom finisher medal.
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup: TBA
Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30 AM at Dutch Branch Park.
Awards
Awards will be given in each distance to the following:
- Overall Male & Female
- Overall Master Male & Female
- Overall Grandmaster Male & Female
Age Group Awards
- Age group awards will be given three deep in each race.
- Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13–15, 16–18, 19–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80 & Over
Awards may be picked up at the race site on race day. Awards will not be mailed.
Results
This event will be chip-timed by Cox Racing Services.
Live results will be available at:
www.coxracingservices.com
More Information
Brian Cox
682-597-9501
coxracingservices@gmail.com