Trinity 5000 Summer Series Week 7

Celebrate 41 years of running on the beautiful Trinity Trails in Fort Worth, Texas! Founded by Ricky Cox in 1985, the Trinity 5000 Summer Series is the longest-running event on this iconic trail system. Join us for this milestone summer series!

• Participants who register for the complete 12-race series will use the same sturdy custom bib each week—no standing in crowded lines for a new bib.

WHEN & WHERE

• Races: Every Thursday evening, June 4 – August 20, 2026

• Location: Trinity Trails Zero Mile Marker (parking near Haws Athletic Center, 600 Congress Street, Fort Worth)

• Race Dates: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20 (Last Race & Series Awards)

STARTING TIMES

• 1K Kids Fun Run: 7:15 PM

• 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles): 7:30 PM

📍 Race day registration begins at 6:00 PM at the race site.
(Note: If 250-runner cap is reached, on-site registration may not be available. June 4 cap is 400 participants.)

COST

Complete 12-Race Series with Technical T-Shirt: $210

Single Race – Week 1 (June 4, 2026)

• First 200 registered participants: $35

• Last 200 registered participants: $40

• On Race Day (if not sold out): $45

Single Races – Week 2 through Week 12

• Without Shirt: $20

• With Shirt: $35

🏅 All participants finishing on June 4 will receive custom 41st Annual Trinity 5000 Summer Series Finisher Medals.
(Weeks 2–12: age group award medals only)

📌 You must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to be eligible for the Series Survivor Award.

RACE FEATURES

• Fast, flat, unshaded course

• Water stops at miles 1 and 2

• Free soft drinks and refreshments

• Free Kids 1K Fun Run

• Free parking

• Ricky’s famous “It’s Hot” speech

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES

• Summer tradition for runners and walkers from across the Metroplex

• Socialize with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy the Arbor Society (formerly the Bridge Club) under the trees—bring your lawn chair and cooler!

• Family-friendly: Free 1K Kids Fun Run

AGE GROUP, POINT SERIES & SERIES SURVIVOR AWARDS

5K Awards (Each Race)

• Women & Men: Overall Male & Female; Overall Master Male & Female

• Age Groups: 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; Clydesdale/Athena; Race Walkers

Trinity 5000 Point Series Awards

• Points will be tracked weekly after Week 3 online

• Same age groups as above

Series Survivor Awards

• Given to all runners who participate in person in all 12 races

• Must be registered for all 12 races (series registration or combination of single races) to qualify

Kids 1K Fun Run

• All participants receive recycled medals