From the adult perspective - the customer service is lacking, the prices are steep and the main…read moreattraction - the race cars, are slow and expensive. The race cars are really the main attraction here and the entire place revolves around the racing. You cannot make a reservation. It's a first come, first serve situation. There are four racing categories (see below), so if you come with a group of mixed ages or heights you may not all be able to race together (I've witnessed this shock when birthday parties assume they can race together). The Intermediate and Junior Races are slower than you'd assume. I could jog faster, but the WORST part is the speed. They go so slow and are controlled so it's nearly impossible to pass another racer or actually RACE! The Mini Mario has some speed and speed is adjusted based on the general age of the racers in the heat. The cost is $29 down to $15, which doesn't sound horrible, but after waiting for a long time for your group to be called and then racing for 1min to 7 minutes, the cost is really high! High enough you're not likely to get in line and do it again. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Ugh. There are kiosks and a giant line with actual people at a counter. Don't be mistaken YOU MUST go to the kiosk FIRST and fill out waivers, although there are no signs anywhere telling you that. We've filled out waivers on line before arriving, only to find ourselves at the front of the line and told "we can't find it, now to to the kiosks and get back in line". It's awful. The employees don't seem to like their jobs, or likely are sick of people being upset at them for the HORRIBLE process management has set up. We've never been able to find someone on the floor to help us when a video game eats our money or doesn't work either. The guys in the race area are hit or miss. Sometimes they're patient and kind. Other times they mumble and seem pissed off to be there. GAMES: The video games are the same as other places around town, but after driving all the way out here, searching for parking and then racing for 5 minutes we've always felt like we need to play a few games to make the trip worth it. FOOD: We've never eaten here, but it's basic bar food (hamburger, hot dogs, nachos, etc) and the cost is high for such basic food. We'd rather pay the same amount for better food options in the area. All that to say, expect to spend $$$ to come race, eat and play at Andrettis. Make sure your group has checked the height & age requirements to make sure you can race together. And finally, come with a lot of patience. ----- Race Categories ----- ADULT RACE 7- Minute Heat. Adult Races are for drivers at least 54" Tall and either 18+ yrs old or 15+ yrs old with State Issued Driver's License or Permit. Max Weight: 300 lbs. INTERMEDIATE RACE: 7- Minute Heat. Intermediate Races are for drivers at least 54" tall. Recommended Minimum Age: 12 yrs old. Max Weight: 300 lbs JUNIOR RACE: 7- Minute Heat. Junior Races are for drivers at least 48" Tall. Recommended Minimum Age: 7 yrs old. MINI MARIO KART RACE: 5- Minute Heat. Minimum Height: 36″ Tall. Maximum Weight: 90lbs. Recommended Ages: 4-6 yrs old.

We decided to have a different Super Bowl experience, and do a mommy son date night. We were super…read morepleasantly surprised by how incredible the food was at the bar area. It was not super busy on Super Bowl so we had a lot of fun without a lot of waiting. The server was great and made some incredible recommendations. I can't remember the exact name of the chicken bowl but it's the one with the coconut rice and you have to try it. It is absolutely delicious. The manager at the Front helped us with an issue we had with our card and they were super nice. Overall, it was a great experience and we had a lot of fun.

ok kids registration opens 9am DEC 5th register early for better price :)read more

This is a high energy run with fun and funky lighting all through the course and the music plays…read moreall the way (leave your iPod at home). Has a big after party at the finish line - it's my new favorite night run

Kudos to the Competitor Group for another well-organized event. As a Tour Pass Unlimited member, I…read moredecided to make Dallas one of my stops this year. I flew in on Friday and headed to the convention center for the expo. Packet pickup on Friday was a breeze (it was on Saturday, too, when I returned with my running partner, but more crowded). This expo seemed smaller than some of the others and some of my fave vendors were absent (Sparkly Soul, ProCompression, Nuun), but plenty of local vendors, which is great for those who live in North Texas. 5K On Saturday, I participated in the inaugural 5K, which was organized in Fair Park. 2 of the 3 miles were through the park, but one mile was on an out and back on a road leading to one of the entrances (not so interesting). Even with this short distance, there was a water stop, which is nice. Finish line was well-staffed with volunteers handing out medals, bananas, water, etc. A live band was playing at the end, too. Corrals were self-seeded based on estimated pace (6/7/8/9/10 minute miles).Compared to other 5Ks, RNR definitely offers more amenities. Half Marathon Sunday was part two for those of us doing the remix challenge (running the Saturday and Sunday events). For the longer events, RNR seeds corrals based on estimated finish time, though they are not enforced. This was obvious over the first few miles when we encountered plenty of walkers (which for people with my corral would not involve much walking). 2015 brought a new course, but since I'd never run this one before, I can't compare. It was continuously hilly, and heavily on concrete streets (which I really felt later in the race), many of which were in poor condition, which meant I spent a lot of the race looking down to avoid tripping hazards. For a RNR event, this course seemed to be light on the entertainment. There were a handful of bands, which were really good, but then long stretches with no music and a few spots where there were speakers hooked up to a sound system. Kudos to the volunteers along the course and at the finish line. You are so appreciated!! As far as scenery, I loved running over the new bridge and near the turtle creek park. We finished at the American Airlines Center. Crowd support was great when we came across it, but again, long stretches without. Not my favorite event, but always well organized by the Competitor Group.

This was my 5th year running this race. The series has races all over the world and this is one…read morestop of many. I will be running RnR San Diego in June and totally looking forward to it! It's a great way to see the city. This race is always very organized with bag/gear check, and the volunteers and spectators are always awesome. The expo where you pick up your race packet was stocked with swag and goodies. I love getting my drawstring bag every year as well as the dri fit shirt. The medal was great this year too! It's a pricey race but you do get a bang for your buck so it's worth it. My only issue with the shirts would be that they would make them more gender specific. Other than that I very much enjoy this race and will definitely be back next year! Up next San Diego!!

100 of anything is pretty epic in the grand scheme of things. I have had the pleasure of running my…read more100th marathon/ultra distance event here at the 2018 Cowtown marathon in Fort Worth Texas. Who could believe I would come this far and conquer this milestone with reckless abandon? Not even I could have predicted this. After hearing rave reviews about the Cowtown marathon, I decided to place that one as my 100 and work my way towards it. In the end, I ran 6 marathons/ultras that year (2017) to set the stage for the grand milestone. I was working on my 50 States marathon journey - 2nd round, so returning to Texas was a treat. It was nice to see other cities in Texas, so running through Fort Worth was very nice and I can see why the Cowtown marathon was very nice and scenic. Once I knew I was going to rock Cowtown marathon in 2018, I registered sometime in March 2017 just to save on the registration fee. They have 5km and 10km race distances, as well as a half marathon and the marathon. For those of y'all who feel adventurous, they also have a 50k distance as well. 50km is basically a marathon plus 5 bonus miles. Fast forward to race weekend, where I drove into Fort Worth Texas from Houston brunch meet up with friends. I missed going to the expo, but had a friend of mine pick up my race packet. On race morning though, I got to see the expo inside while waiting for the race to start. It was basically in a medium sized expo in a large convention center hall. The Cowtown marathon, half marathon, and ultra marathon attract thousands of runners and participants from almost all of the 50 states and around the world too. In 2018, the only US state that wasn't represented was Maine. I represented Hawaii, of course. During the later months of 2017, I exchanged emails with the administration of the Cowtown marathon, hoping that I could possibly get a special bib number 100. I was assured that I would get it, per the race director, but as it turned out, I didn't get it when I looked up my race information a week before the race and that got me disappointed. Still, it would have been a good souvenir when all was said and done. I guess they couldn't do anything about it or they didn't care. The race start and finish was held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center / Amon G Carter Exhibition Center near W. Lancaster Avenue in downtown Fort Worth. The marathon course was basically a big loop, with scenic points through the historic stockyards, the TCU campus, a few miles through city parks in the later miles, and many miles along the urban corridor of Fort Worth. The weather on race day was ideally perfect, starting in the low 40's F, but rose to upper 60's mid day. I didn't really enjoy the corral system on race morning though. We waited 15 minutes after the gun to go off and we were finally on our way. I did enjoy hanging out with friends and talking about race strategy though before getting my mind right for the day's activity. It was my 100th marathon/ultra attempt and I was trying to enjoy every moment of it. The first few miles were to get my intitall footing. I was trying to overcome a cold/flu on race morning, so I had to endure and enjoy 26.2 miles the hard way. It was a definite challenge, but I crossed every mile and saw every mile marker. These mile markers kept me from going nuts and it was always "one foot in front of the other" mantra, which kept me going. I did enjoy the sites and sounds of race morning. The aid stations were stocked with water and Gatorade. Thank you to the volunteers at the aid stations! There were other aid stations put on by area residents. Thanks to them for the (warm) shots of tequilla at mile 11 and a cold can of beer at mile 19. Those hit the spot and definitely helped me re-energized for the miles ahead. The Cowtown marathon, half marathon, and ultra event is basically an all road race event. The time limit, per the race website is 7 1/2 hours, but they wait for the last runners (providing that they are close enough and moving forward to the finish line). I enjoyed my time here at the 2018 Cowtown marathon and would definitely love to recommend running here in the heart of Fort Worth Texas. Race morning is typically the last Sunday in February. Not too cold, but not too hot either for running. If you want to run your first marathon or come to pick up Texas for your marathon or half marathon state, consider running Cowtown marathon The most memorable experience from this event is when I was approaching the finish line. About 50 yards away in the finishing chute, the race announcer told everyone via the PA system, that it was my 100th marathon today and that made me pick up the pace and cross the finish line. They also announced that I was from Honolulu, HI, which was always special too. I guess you just had to be there. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Definitely the best time ever. Run more! Support local! A++

My feet have seen better days (and I might've walked the last two miles), but I absolutely loved…read morethis year's Cowtown Half Marathon! This was my sixth Half, but as a first-time Cowtown runner, I was really impressed. From bib pickup at the Expo (filled with booths of gear, merchandise and more race sign-ups) to food, shirts and jackets at the finish line, this was an amazing experience. The organizers, countless volunteers, sponsors, musicians, cheer squads, spectators, and most importantly, the Fort Worth Police Department kept everyone safe, on course, hydrated and happy! This is such a feel-good event and I can't wait to run Cowtown again! Run a race on Saturday (5K or 10K) and again on Sunday (Half, Full or Ultra Marathon) and earn the Challenge Medal, too!

They will take your money and when you request what you paid for they will block you.read more

I paid for a race but on race day it was raining. I looked on the website and it stated if you were…read moreunable to run in person you could run virtually and your packet would be shipped to your home at a later date. When I contacted the race organizer he stated I would have to come to his home to pick up my packet or pay him to ship it on top of my already paid race fee. When I inquired where that was stated on his website he ceased communication. When I called he belittled and berated me for even asking where his policies were stated. I would have gladly paid his fee if he had A. Not been rude, or B. Showed where his stated policies were shown online. If I could give zero stars I would.

It was great parking can be difficult due to the direction the event supplies. They say to take an…read moreexit that is closed. Last year the events Expo was better than this year's but still nice. I definitely love their jackets this year it was classic. Really enjoyed the DJ

This is one of my favorite 5Ks and it has become an annual run that I do with a friend…read more This run is well organized and is the case with most runs, the earlier you sign up the lower the registration fee. This race has some of the best swag each year which usually consists of a light-weight jacket which is perfect for 'winter' in the Dallas area. As for packet pickup, it is usually the Thursday and Friday before that Saturday morning race day. It is always in the same location at Fair Park and upon arrival, prepare to pay $10 to park. While this might seem a bit expense since the packet pickup only takes 15 minutes or so, it goes towards reducing the need for paying a parking fee on race day. One can actually stay longer that ~15 minutes as there are quite a few vendors in the packet pickup area. My issue with the vendors is most are setup to do a 'hard-sale' on their product which is never fun. Products tend to include windows for the house, electric companies, girl scout cookies along with a few health/fitness products. Ultimately, I'd like to see them have more products associated with health/fitness and fewer of the unrelated products. That said, the sponsorship helps keep costs down for the runners so we get what we get. In addition to the in-person packet pickup, the alternative is to have your packet and swag mailed which costs $25. On the morning of the run, entrance into the parking lots can move a little slow but they do a great job of keeping things moving to ensure people make it into Fair Park for the run. That said, be sure to arrive early as the parking lots are located ~1 mile from the actual start line for the run. While it's a bit of an inconvenience, it makes for an opportunity to warm up the body before starting the run. In addition to driving to the race, DART is always an option and the Fair Park station is much closer to the start line than the parking lot. The Dallas run is always in February, which makes for cooler temps on the day of the run. That said, once the run starts you will quickly warm up and completely forget about the cooler temp. The route of the run is not the greatest but it has improved over the years. Having participated in this run for many years, it's quite interesting to see the changes that are taking place in this area. From road improvements to fewer homeless camps to new businesses along the route, it's good to see that the city of Dallas is investing in this community. Once you cross the finish line and pick up your medal, head to the main area where you can turn in your ticket for a nice chocolatey treat. This treat includes a cup of hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, a banana and other treats for dipping. It always makes for a nice reward at the end of run in the cooler temps. Overall, this is a fun run and is one I will continue to participate in. NOTE: the Hot Chocolate Run Series is held in 16 other cities throughout the year and they also offer a virtual option. Go to their website (https://hotchocolate15k.com/cities/) to find a nearby location along with the dates, etc.