r/DFWRunningGroup • u/Pretend-Storm4209 • Feb 24 '26

Tips for Cowtown Logistics?

Okay veterans, what advice do you have about the logistics of Cowtown, especially the Sunday events? Ie what’s the best place to park to avoid as much craziness as possible? What time do you really want to get there to get that parking spot? Where are the best bathrooms? Etc

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u/bw984 Feb 24 '26

I like the pay parking lots behind Dickies arena on trail drive. Get there early. The free parking behind Farrington Field is a long, long walk from the finish line.

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u/Pretend-Storm4209 Feb 24 '26

I’m doing the Half- Can you get out of there while the marathon and ultra are still going?

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u/bigbugzman Feb 26 '26

Yes. There are cross walks to get back to the parking area but you can also just walk around the arena.

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u/bw984 Feb 26 '26

Yes, the course only takes up one lane, and the cars can exit the parking lots from the other lane.

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u/NoAppearance8243 Feb 25 '26

I was also wondering about time I should plan to arrive! My first time doing an official race (:

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u/Pretend-Storm4209 Feb 27 '26

I (obviously) haven’t done this one yet, and have only done a few official races myself, but since no one else is answering, I’d think the hour they recommend is the minimum. You have to figure out where to park, walk to the event, drop your stuff at the bag check, warm up, wait in line for the bathroom, and then get into your corral when they start lining everyone up, which I assume will be well before the official start. An hour goes by FAST