Ricky Cox began the popular Trinity 5000 evening weekly summer series to help runners maintain their fitness over the hot months. The series features a 5K and a free kids' 1K.
The 12-race series is conducted on the Trinity Trails. Runners can amass points by their age-division showings, and challenge for series-ending awards. The final race will serve as a tie-breaker if needed to determine series winners in divisions. Age-division awards (three deep) are presented after each race.
The race site is located off 600 Woodward Street/500 N. Henderson Street (near the Haws Recreation Center and the Fort Worth Fire Training Center). Runners and race walkers of all levels from the Dallas-Fort Worth area gather for this summer series. After the run, many stick around to visit with old friends and meet new ones. Many are members of the Arbor Society (formerly the Bridge Club) who have been socializing for years. So, bring your lawn chair and cooler with your favorite beverages and join the fun.
TRINITY 5000 SUMMER SERIES INFO
Races are held every Thursday evening (June 1– August 17). The race site is off 600 Woodard St. / 500 N. Henderson St. in Fort Worth.
Race Dates: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, & August 17 (Last Race & Series Awards)
STARTING TIMES
- 1K Fun Run - 7:15 PM
- 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) - 7:30 PM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:00 PM AT RACE SITE
COST
Full Series (register by August 5) -
- Complete 12 Race Series with Technical T-Shirt: $150
** NOTE: Price drops by $12 every week after the first race until series offer ends on August 5.
Single Race (register by 4:00 PM on the day of each race) -
- 5K Run/ Walk with Technical Shirt: $25
- 5K Run/ Walk with Cotton T-Shirt: $20
- 5K Run/ Walk with NO Shirt: $13
Race Features
- FAST, FLAT, SHADED COURSE
- WATER STOP A MILE ONE AND TWO
- AWARDS 3 DEEP IN 5 YEAR AGE BRACKETS
- FREE SOFT DRINKS AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS
- FREE KIDS 1K FUN RUN!
- FREE PARKING
- HEAR RICKY’S FAMOUS “IT’S HOT” SPEECH
- FREE RANDOM DOOR PRIZES
Post-Race Festivities
It’s a summer tradition. Runners and race walkers from all over the Metroplex gather Thursday evenings Downtown Fort Worth to run and walk 5000 meters ( 5K or 3.1 miles). Whether you are a competitive runner, mid-pack runner, jogger or walker everyone has a good time.
See some old friends and make new ones. It’s the summer place for active people and way cooler than television reruns. It’s also a family event with a free 1K Kids Fun Run.
After the race, adults can meet informally under the trees for the infamous Arbor Society (formerly the Bridge Club). We don’t plant trees or collect leaves, but socialize and exaggerate our running abilities. Bring your lawn chair and cooler.
AWARDS
Women and Men
Overall Male & Female; Overall Master Male and Female; Runners 9 & Under; 10-12, 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; Race Walkers
Awards are awarded three deep in each age group for the 5K Run/Walk.
Participation Ribbons Given to all 1K Fun Run participants.
