Dalmatian Run Fest
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Event overview
The Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 takes place over three days, Saturday through Monday, February 14-16, 2026, during President's Day weekend. Registration opens May 1. The in-person portion is held at Marine Creek Lake, near TCC-West in Fort Worth, Texas. The event supports the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP), a 501(c)(3) organization that provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccinations through 8 clinics and 40 mobile locations.
Packet pickup is available at the race site on Friday night and before and after the races on race days. The event offers free parking, long-sleeve tee-shirts (sizes not guaranteed after January 31), and a different participant medal for each day. Virtual race options are also available.
Events and course
Runners can choose from multiple distances across three days on a paved 6.55 mile loop. The course description states it is an easy loop and uses repeated laps for longer distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K - Dalmatian Run 5K
- 10K - Puppy Power 10K
- Half marathon - Half = 2 loops
- 3-Quarter marathon - 3 loops
- Marathon - Marathon = 4 loops
- Ultra - Ultra = 5 or more loops
- 101-mile stage race - Dizzy Dalmatian 101: run 33.7 miles each day, three days, with a buckle awarded
- Virtual options - Half, Marathon, Ultra, Triple Virtual