Best Places to Run in Fort Worth

Whether you live here or you’re just visiting, there are plenty of amazing places to run in Fort Worth.

From neighboring Dallas to the heart of Fort Worth, you’ll find running routes suited for all distances and abilities. Plus, Fort Worth is full of great food, watering holes and cafes, so there’s always something to satiate whatever cravings pop up after your run.

For runners who aren’t local to Texas, be aware that it gets hot in the summers. It’s not unheard of to be over 85 degrees by 7 a.m. and more than 110 degrees in the afternoons. So get out for an early morning run, or wait until the evening to get your miles in.

No matter when you lace up, hydrate beforehand and bring plenty of water on your run.

To get you started, we put together this list of some of the best places to run in Fort Worth. If you need more ideas or want to run with friends, check out our group runs!

Marine Creek

• Starting point: Marine Creek Boat Ramp

• Surface: Road

• Distance: 5.8 miles

Out at Marine Creek you can enjoy a nice run along the sidewalk that wraps around the pond.  A cool breeze just might fight off some of the Texas heat and humidity. Bathrooms and water fountains can be found at the parking lot next to the outdoor sitting area.

Trinity Trail

• Starting point: Clearfork Trail Head

• Surface: Road

• Distance: 3 miles

The Clearfork Trailhead is a great location for all runners, whether you’re going long or short for your training. There's also farmers markets every Saturday during the summer, so there's always neat things to find! They host group yoga and exercise sessions, too. Bathrooms are located right next to the starting area.

Samson Park

• Starting point: Samson Park

• Surface: Trail

• Distance: 6+ miles

Looking to get in some trail running but want something a little more technical? Samson is the trail for you! There are five different loops for runners to explore and many of them cross over with each other, so you can mix and match the trails for a new experience each and every visit.

Locations

Fort Worth

2600 W 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 289-7575

M-S: 10am - 7pm
Su: 12pm - 5pm

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