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BMW Dallas Marathon
Big D's Premier Running Festival
A storied Texas marathon since 1971 winding through Dallas landmarks and White Rock Lake.
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Race date: December 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
About
The BMW Dallas Marathon, founded in 1971 at White Rock Lake, is one of the longest-running marathons in the American South. The course takes runners through downtown Dallas, across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, through the Design District, along Turtle Creek, through Highland Park, around White Rock Lake, and down the historic Swiss Avenue district. The weekend festival features a 50K ultra, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids races, and a Friday Night Lights Mile.
Location
| Venue | City Hall Plaza |
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| Address | Downtown Dallas, TX |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
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| Elevation gain | 120 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | December in Dallas averages 3 to 13 C (37 to 55 F). Cool and dry conditions. Ideal marathon weather. |
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Race profile
| First held | 1971 |
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| Average runners | 25,000 |
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Registration
| Price | $100 to $185 |
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| Participant limit | 30,000 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Dallas Marathon Inc. |
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