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Dallas Form Follows Fitness 5K surpasses $2 million for design education

architecture-design · 2026-05-28

The Form Follows Fitness 5K, an architecture-themed race in Dallas, has raised over $2 million since its inception for design education. The 2026 season generated $221,358.07, the third-highest total, with 3,973 registrations, $308,000 in sponsorship, and 184 teams. Over 15 years, 44,588 participants have joined. The May 16 ceremony at Community Beer Company honored the milestone, with monthly social runs leading to the 2027 race on February 20. Founder Patrick Glenn and cofounder Briar Glenn highlighted the event's growth from a 2010 walking tour idea. The Architecture and Design Foundation benefits, awarding $40,000-$60,000 annually in scholarships. Sponsors include Blackson Brick, C1S Group, Corgan, and others.

Key facts

  • Form Follows Fitness 5K raised over $2 million lifetime for design education.
  • 2026 race season generated $221,358.07, third-highest total.
  • Event set records with 3,973 registrations, $308,000 sponsorship, 184 teams.
  • 15th anniversary year; 44,588 total participants over history.
  • Ceremonial check presentation on May 16 at Community Beer Company.
  • Monthly social runs on third Saturday through January 2027.
  • 2027 race scheduled for February 20 at Klyde Warren Park.
  • Foundation awards $40,000-$60,000 annually in scholarships.
  • Founders Patrick and Briar Glenn inspired by 2010 AD EX Arts District Walking Tour.
  • Sponsors include Blackson Brick, C1S Group, Corgan, Curtainwall Design & Consulting, Glenn Partners, LA Fuess Structural Engineers, Merriman MAA, Stantec, Whiting-Turner.

Entities

Artists

  • Patrick Glenn
  • Briar Glenn
  • Norman Alston
  • Eric Lindberg
  • Marc Blackson

Institutions

  • The Architecture and Design Foundation
  • Blackson Brick
  • Community Beer Company
  • C1S Group
  • Corgan
  • Curtainwall Design & Consulting
  • Glenn Partners
  • LA Fuess Structural Engineers
  • Merriman MAA
  • Stantec
  • Whiting-Turner

Locations

  • Dallas
  • United States
  • West End
  • Downtown Dallas
  • Dallas Arts District
  • Uptown Dallas
  • Klyde Warren Park
  • North Texas

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