The 18th annual Coyote Chase Race 5K and 1-mile run is fast approaching, Saturday Nov. 20 at Weatherford College. What began as Parker County’s first annual running event has grown into a race with nearly 500 runners.

The event is a fundraiser for Weatherford College Foundation scholarships, and all ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk or run. Several hundred area children will run in the annual “School Challenge,” a competition among schools to bring the most runners. Elementary schools from the region have entered 100 runners or more in the competition in past years. 

“The fall is a beautiful time to run, and our course offers a lot of variety,” said Brent Baker, race organizer. “It begins and ends here on our Weatherford campus, and the 5K route runs through some nice tree-lined neighborhoods. Between our courses, our T-shirts and trophies, and the post-race food, we always hear a lot of great comments from runners and walkers.”

First Financial Bank is again providing over 100 trophies for 5K and 1-mile age category winners, along with ribbons for all kids 12 and under, and Rosa’s Café is providing post-race food. All runners will receive attractive T-shirts and other goodies, along with the satisfaction of helping local students attend college. Two bounce houses will help entertain the kids after the race, along with lots of food and music.

Online registration, a route map, and other information are all available at: http://www.coyotechaserace.com.

Adult registration fees are $20 before race day and $25 on race day. Kids 12 and under are only $15.

Other sponsors include Johnson Controls, Phil King, Wood Orthodontics, QX-FM Radio, Lightfoot Mechanical, Hartness Print Central, and Jacy Guynes State Farm Insurance.

For more information on the Coyote Chase Race, contact Baker at 817-598-6275 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .