April Fools Marathon

Keller, United States • 1 Apr 2026

Annual 2.62 April Fools Marathon

The Annual 2.62 April Fools Marathon takes place on April 1, 2026 at Pavilion 2 in Bear Creek Park, Keller, Texas. This is the ninth edition of the Bear Creek Running Company event and is hosted at 400 Bear Creek Park Road.

The course is a 2.62 mile out and back along the Bear Creek Greenbelt and is open to runners and walkers. The registration fee is $22 and includes a post race celebration with food, beverages, and snacks. Registration is limited to 140 participants and the first 120 registrants receive a limited edition 2.62 marathon shirt.

Shirts are distributed during packet pick up at the store on the following schedule: Sunday March 29, 12 to 5 PM; Monday March 30, 10 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday March 31, 10 AM to 6 PM; and Wednesday April 1, 10 AM to 4 PM. The event organizer is Bear Creek Running Company. All proceeds are directed to the GOOD Running fund to support local running and recreation areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
2.62 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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