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Video of Seasons
Half Marathon and 5K

Each year on Saturday morning during our Fall Festival, Clark Gardens hosts a half marathon and 5K run/walk. The run starts and finishes in Clark Gardens. The race is on paved paths winding through beautiful tree lined paths both in Clark Gardens and on the Rails to Trails. This event will happen rain or shine.

Saturday, October 6th, 2012

6:00 AM: Gates Open
8:00 AM: Half Marathon
8:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:30 AM: Awards Ceremony

2010 fall festival prerace2010 fall festival run2010 fall festival run

The runners enjoy beautiful country roads, rolling hills and a trip through the Vietnam War Museum. A favorite among runners is the aid station at the Garner Store and Cafe. The award ceremony features breakfast burritos and live music.


Link to the half marathon course map
View/print the half marathon
course map.


Half Marathon Awards

Overall Male/Female
Overall Masters 50+ Male/Female
All Half Marathon participants receive a finisher’s medal.
Half marathon registration is capped at 200 runners!

Age Group Awards
(Top 3 in each group)
16-19 20-24 25-29 30-34
35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54
55-59 60-65 66-69 70+
5K Run/Walk Awards

Overall Male/Overall Female
Overall Masters 50+Male/Female
T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200 registered

Age Group Awards
(Top 3 in each group)
16-19
20-24
25-29 30-34
35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54
55-59 60-65 66-69 70+

Registration Fees

Register online for the half marathon and 5kOnline registration for the October 6, 2012 half marathon and 5k run/walk, is now open.

Registration includes one ticket to Clark Gardens Fall Festival.

Half Marathon
Before May 1st $50/person
May 1st – July 31st $60/person
August 1st – October 4th $70/person
Race Day $80/person

Half Marathon Registration is Capped at 200 runners!
5K Run/Walk
Before May 1st $15/person
May 1st – July 31st $18/person
August 1st – October 4th $20/person
Race Day $30/person

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200 registered

Proceeds will benefit the Outdoor Educational Programs at Clark Gardens. Clark Gardens Botanical Park is a 501(c)3. All Fees Are Non-Refundable. Event will be held rain or shine.

Where to Stay - Host Hotels

Best Western Club House Inn & Suites
4410 Highway 180 East
Mineral Wells, Texas 76067-8383
Phone: 940-325-2270
Days Inn & Suites
107 Washington Road
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: 940-468-2727

Platinum & Gold Sponsors

Crazy Water
Famous Water Company
a Platinum Sponsor
First State Bank of Mineral Wells
First State Bank of
Mineral Wells

a Gold Sponsor
Chicken ExpressChicken Express
of Mineral Wells

a Platinum Sponsor
Bennetts
Bennett's Brazos Printing
a Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Adams Optical Palo Pinto General Hospital Crawford, Carter and Thompson, LLP Best Western
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Brazos Animal Hospital Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Mineral Wells Kiwanis

Bronze Sponsors
Anytime Fitness Freeze Carpets Richards Sign Company
Millsap Veterinary Clinic
Optimist Club of Mineral Wells
SporTherapy Kelly and Company Spa US-UK Associates
Garner Store and Cafe