Gainesville Marathon
About
Overview
The Gainesville Marathon features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon starting at the Farmers Market. The run supports the North Texas Food Bank and raises funds for Christian Missionaries. The route passes through historic downtown Gainesville past the train station, vintage Gulf gas station, and down California Street and the courthouse, before looping through the scenic hills of Cooke County then finishing in Lenoard Park. Runners will enjoy views of local landmarks, open fields, and rolling terrain, with traffic managed by lane closures, patrol cars, and volunteers.
SPONSORS
- Meridian Movement Studio - assists people with injury recovery, enhances performance, and weight loss, and allows folks to look, feel, and perform better.
- Gus Lawn Care - provides the following services: Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Flowerbeds, Mulching, Yard/Leaf clean up, and serves in Gainesville, Lake Kiowa, and Lindsay
Want to sponsor? Email TexasOutlawRunning@gmail.com
Schedule
SATURDAY
3-6PM - Early Packet Pickup/EXPO @Gainesville Farmers Market
SUNDAY
*Please arrive 45 min. before your start time*
6-8AM Packet Pickup
7:50AM Race Brief
8AM Start Time
8:30AM 5K AWARDS
9AM 10K AWARDS
10:15AM HALF MARATHON AWARDS
11:15AM Cutoff Time
Parking
Participants will be able to park at either Leonard Park, the Gainesville Farmers Market, or anywhere in between.
The Start Line will be at the Gainesville Farmers Market.
The Finish Line will be at Leonard Park.
The walking distance from Leonard Park to the Gainesville Farmers Market is 0.5 miles (about a 7-10 minute walk)
What You Get
Race Gear/Awards:
- Gainesville Marathon Soft Tee
- Gainesville Marathon Finisher Medal
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for all distances M & F
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award for Half Marathon distance
Race Experience:
- Aid Station Hydration
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
Future Plans
For this inaugural year, the event will feature the highest distance of a 13.1-mile half marathon. In 2026, we're excited to introduce a 26.2-mile marathon.
More Information/Refunds/Discounts
Pre-race emails are sent out 1-2 days prior to race day. Race photos will be sent out within 7-14 days.
We do not offer full refunds or race credits.
We proudly offer discounts for all military & first responders. Please email texasoutlawrunning@gmail.com with an ID of your profession to claim your discount.
Please note, Texas Outlaw Running Company does not ship out race apparel or medals if a runner does not show up for the race.
Register
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Registration Closes February 25, 20255K$34Sunday, February 23, 20258:00 AM - 11:15 AMThe 5K follows an exact 3.11 Mile route.
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Registration Closes February 25, 202510K$54Sunday, February 23, 20258:00 AM - 11:15 AMThe 10k follows an exact 6.21 Mile route.
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Registration Closes February 25, 2025Half Marathon$85Sunday, February 23, 20258:00 AM - 11:15 AMThe Hald Marathon follows an exact 13.1 Mile route.
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Course Maps
Event Location
Gainesville Farmer's MarketSponsors
