The I’m Only Half Crazy Half Marathon/5k is our educational fundraiser for the year. All proceeds benefit our children and adult educational programs. At Clark Gardens we love to connect people with nature and our educational programs help us do just that!
The run starts and finishes in Clark Gardens. The race is on paths winding through beautiful tree lined paths both in Clark Gardens and on the Rails to Trails.
The Clark Gardens Half Marathon/5K is not your typical race. Simply said, Clark Gardens connects people with nature. Our Half Marathon/5K gives participants that experience.
The Clark Gardens mission is, “To inspire and demonstrate the many rich horticulture and nature-based possibilities of North Texas to tourists and residents alike.” We strive to incorporate our mission into the race. The runners experience the North Central Texas Hill Country of Mineral Wells, Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Garner area. The race starts at Clark Gardens where runners enjoy rich fall colors. Lake Mineral Wells State Park Rails to Trails offers a peaceful and scenic run. Once off the trail, runners run along a paved country road with minimal traffic. Between mile 10 and 11 runners run through The National Vietnam War Museum which offers a glimpse of history where runners may take a moment to remember the fallen at the replica of the Memorial Wall from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. Mile 12 brings runners back to the garden and the finish line!
The presenting sponsor of this year’s race is Crazy Water Bottling Co. As the only mineral water bottled in Texas (and literally 5 miles from the garden), Crazy Water boasts loads of benefits that other bottled waters can’t. The water provides naturally occurring minerals which are more readily absorbed by your body than synthetic minerals. Crazy Water can’t be beat for rehydration and recovery.
Our finisher medals and awards are eco-friendly. 2015 finishers’ medals were made from bamboo and age category awards were tree saplings for runners to plant in their own gardens or donate to a park or school.
The Clark Gardens Half Marathon/5K also strives to be the best small race in Texas. We limit our half marathon to 200 registrants allowing runners to set their own pace and not be encumbered by a crowd. It’s the perfect opportunity to set a personal record!
If you love running in nature you will love the Clark Gardens I’m Only Half Crazy Half Marathon and 5K!
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