Saturday, April 11th, 2026
10:30 AM | FORT BELKNAP, TEXAS
CRAWFISH & CANNONS
We invite you to join us for the 10th Annual Crawfish and Cannons at Fort Belknap! We will have a live crawfish boil, cannon firing on the hour, children’s activities, farmers market vendors, armadillo races, and live music!
CONCERT
Live music throughout the day! Concert Featuring Pat Green and John Baumann!
RUN
Join us for the 5th Annual Goodnight-Loving 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon hosted by the historic Fort Belknap and the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Graham, Texas!
GOODNIGHT-LOVING RUN
5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON
The Goodnight-Loving 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon will be an out-and-back run from the entrance gate of Fort Belknap. This historic fort is the birthplace of the famous Goodnight-Loving Cattle Trail that blazed its way through the Wild West up to the Montana and Wyoming territories.
The Texas Forts Trail Wine Festival
The Texas Forts Trail Wine Festival will feature a great selection of amazing wineries and vineyards from across the state of Texas. Come sample the different varieties grown in the vast regions of Texas, and enjoy the ambiance of Fort Belknap and the largest native grape arbor in the U.S.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Goodnight-Loving 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon will be an out-and-back run from the entrance gate of Fort Belknap. This historic fort is the birthplace of the famous Goodnight-Loving Cattle Trail that blazed its way through the Wild West up to the Montana and Wyoming territories.
FAQ
No outside food or beverage will be allowed inside Fort Belknap. There will be drink vendors and crawfish for purchase throughout the event.
Admission wristbands will allow for the re-entry to the event. Once the wristband has been removed, you will be required to pay to re-enter.
Yes, there will be staff members at the registration who will place any personal items in a secure location during the race.
There will be ample parking located across from Fort Belknap on FM 61.
There are volunteer opportunities available, as well as sponsorship packages to promote your company.
Yes, walkers are welcome on the 5k and 10k designated distances as long as they are able to complete the course within the time limit.
No, due to the amount of expected racers and event participants, we do not allow pets for safety reasons.
Please check out the following options:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Graham – 940.521.9188
- Wildcatter Ranch & Resort – 940.549.3500
- The Middleton Hotel – 817.201.7968
- Motorboat Inn at Possum Kingdom Lake – 940.260.7874
- Oak Ranch Resort – 940.456.2806
- Salt Creek Inn & Market – 940.456.5117
- Best Western Graham – 940.521.0190
And be sure to check Airbnb and VRBO for more!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CRAWFISH AND CANNONS & GOODNIGHT-LOVING RUN TITLE SPONSOR:
AID STATION SPONSORS:
RUN SPONSOR:
FINISH LINE SPONSOR:
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS:
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS:
