Weather Forces Cancellation Of North Texas Marathon

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Wintry weather over the last few days in North Texas has prompted organizers of the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth to cancel the race.

The marathon, along with a 50K ultra marathon — both of which had been set for Sunday —were canceled.

The half marathon was still set to be held on Sunday.

Race organizers say the city of Fort Worth and the National Weather Service evaluated all race courses and determined that only the half marathon course would be ready.

Heidi Swartz, Cowtown executive director, says the safety of "runners, volunteers and spectators is our top priority. The Texas weather is challenging all of us this weekend."

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