Dallas Marathon

The Dallas Marathon is one of Texas’s longest running and most recognized road races, held each December in Dallas. Founded in 1971, the marathon takes runners through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, parks, and lakeside roads, including White Rock Lake, offering a rolling course and cool winter conditions that appeal to both competitive runners and first time marathoners. Race weekend features a full slate of events including the marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon, 10K, 5K, and relay races, creating a festive running celebration in the heart of North Texas.