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Annual 2.62 April Fools Marathon

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM CDT

Location
Keller, TX
Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Rd, 76248
Featured distance
2.62 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Embrace the spirit of April Fools with a delightful 2.62-mile 'marathon' that supports local running and recreation.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the 9th Annual 2.62 April Fools Marathon in Keller, TX, for a lighthearted run/walk along the Bear Creek Greenbelt. This unique event on April 1st offers a fun, untimed experience where no training is needed. Your $22 registration includes a post-race celebration with food and beverages, and the first 120 registrants receive a limited edition shirt. Best of all, 100% of proceeds support local running and recreation through the GOOD Running fund. It's a marathon for all, designed for pure enjoyment.

What to expect

  • An out-and-back run or walk along the flat Bear Creek Greenbelt.
  • Enjoy a post-race celebration with food, beverages, and snacks.
  • The first 120 registrants receive a limited edition 2.62 marathon shirt.

Standout details

  • Unique 2.62-mile "marathon"
  • 100% proceeds to local running fund
  • Post-race celebration with food & drinks
  • Limited edition shirt for early registrants

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Food & Drink
  • Swag Included

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us Wednesday April 1,2026 at Pavillion 2 in Keller's Bear Creek Park for the 9th annual edition of the Bear Creek Running Co. 2.62 mile April Fools Marathon. Enjoy an out  and back run/walk along the Bear Creek Greenbelt each $22 registration includes post race celebration with food, beverages and snacks First 120 registrants get a luxurious limited edition 2.62 marathon-shirt. Shirts are first come starting Sunday 12-5PM March 29th, Monday 30th 10-6, Tuesday March 31 10-6 and Wednesday April 1 10-4 during packet pick up at the store.  It is a marathon for all! No training needed, taper for the fun of it. Hosted in Bear Creek Park , 400 Bear Creek Park Rd,  Keller, TX, by Bear Creek Running Company. 100% of all proceeds will go to our GOOD Running fund to support local running and recreation areas. RACE REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 140 PARTICIPANTS.

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