Cowtown Half Marathon returns with in-person races
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Cowtown Half Marathon filled the streets of Fort Worth Saturday morning.
The annual event, that usually happens in March, was different this year because of COVID-19 protocols.
The race started and ended at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, and starting at 6:30 a.m., four runners participating in the half marathon and relay took off every four seconds.
Then, at 8 a.m., a limited number of people participated in the 10K.
At 8:30 a.m., a few more runners started the 5K.
The start times were staggered to allow for social distancing.
Organizers said this was one of the first major races to host an in-person event in 2021.