BMW Dallas Marathon
The Dallas Marathon is a nonprofit organization with a focus on promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities. Established in 1971, the history of the organization encompasses tremendous growth and produces what has become Dallas’ largest and Texas’ longest running marathon, the BMW Dallas Marathon, as well as several other weekend event options including a Half Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, 2-person half marathon relay, 5-person marathon relay, 10K, 5K, a 5K Team Challenge, the Friday Night Lights Mile and various Kids Races.
Running the marathon in Dallas highlights the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, entertainment districts and iconic Dallas landmarks. Tens of thousands of spectators join in BMW Dallas Marathon Day – the second Sunday of December – lining the streets and neighborhoods to cheer on participants in a race that is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas.
Want to learn more about our marathon course before race day? Click HERE for a 2022 course preview.
Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, the Dallas Marathon has donated more than $4 million to Scottish Rite for Children.
Full, Half & 50K Ultra Marathon
Sunday’s race course will begin and end in Downtown Dallas and will highlight the best areas of the city. Along the way, runners will pass through various popular neighborhoods with exciting cheer stations and on-course entertainment before finishing the race at Dallas City Hall Plaza!
Participant Benefits
- Donation to Scottish Rite for Children
- Soft tri-blend long-sleeve participant shirt
- Personalized race bib [*if registered by October 31st]
- High-energy start and finish line experience
- First-class course highlighting the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, entertainment districts and iconic Dallas landmarks
- Course entertainment to help motivate you along the way
- Finishers medallion for all finishers [see additional custom option below]
- Long-sleeve performance blend finisher shirt [event specific]
- Admission to the Post-Race Party featuring music, food, beverages and complimentary EIGHT Elite Light Lager [21+]
Course Maps
runDallas reserves the right to change the course as needed prior to race date.
Rules and Time Limit
In accordance with the guidelines issued by USA Track & Field and Wheelchair Sports USA, only runners, walkers and wheelchair participants will be allowed on the course. See the official rules for a complete list of course guidelines. Click HERE to view time limits for each race. Runners must be 16 years or older to participate in the Marathon or Ultra Marathon.
*Please note the following cut-off locations & times that runners will need to reach before the course is officially closed. We will offer SAG operations for anyone needing assistance back to Dallas City Hall Plaza.
- All Events
Course Split at Mile 8.5 located at Richmond Ave. & Skillman St. – 12:15pm - Marathon & 50K Ultra Events
Mile 10.5 at Tokalon Dr. & White Rock Lake Rd. near White Rock Lake – 12:40pm - 50K Ultra Marathon
Mile 19.5 at Winsted Dr. & the White Rock Lake Trail – 2:15pm
Pricing
| Half Marathon | $119 | $139 | $159 | $179 | $199 |
| Marathon | $129 | $149 | $169 | $189 | $209 |
| 50K Ultra Marathon | $139 | $159 | $179 | $199 | $219 |
Need to confirm your registration? Click HERE.
Need help with your registration? Email our customer support team by clicking HERE.
*Packet pick-up for Marathon, Half Marathon &
Ultra Marathon participants will take place at the Health & Fitness Expo on
Friday, December 9th [11am to 7pm] and Saturday, December 10th [9am to 6pm].
***There is no race morning packet pick-up.***
Complete Your Marathon Weekend
Looking for a challenge? Participants can take part in events on all three days of race weekend and receive even more swag! That’s right, register for the 2022 BMW Weekend Series and earn a bonus medal, a custom Asics finisher jacket and other amenities!
Choctaw Runners Lounge
Upgrade Your Race Weekend!
Available both Saturday, December 10th [6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] and Sunday, December 11th [6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.] of race weekend. [2-day passes are also available]
- Heated Private Tent Access Near the Start/Finish Line
- Guaranteed Start in Corral A
- Complimentary Race Day Parking
- Pre-Race Snacks & Beverages
- Post-Race Brunch
- Private Restrooms
| Saturday | $54 | $59 | $64 | $69 | $74 |
| Sunday | $139 | $149 | $159 | $169 | $179 |
| Weekend | $169 | $179 | $189 | $199 | $209 |
*Choctaw Runners Lounge passes can be purchased during online registration or by clicking HERE.
iTAB – Medal Personalization [$14]
Personalize your commemorative BMW Dallas Marathon Festival medal with an iTAB Ribbon Hanger, engraved with your name and finish time. Add iTAB to your registration and your iTAB will be mailed to you shortly after race day.
The iTab can be purchased during online registration which will open May 1st.
Awards
Awards are given to the top finishers in 18 categories.
Road Runners Club of America
The BMW Dallas Marathon is an RRCA National Championship Race.
The BMW Dallas Marathon follows the RRCA Fair Competition Policy. For more information about this policy, click HERE.
The BMW Dallas Marathon is an official Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Event
For more information, click HERE.
The BMW Dallas Marathon is proud to be a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age-Group World Rankings. Our 2019 results are now in the system and updated age-group rankings can be found HERE. Search by name, age group and gender to see your current ranking. The year-long rankings period offers more than 175 events in which points can be scored. To see a full list of events, click HERE. An individual’s two best scores during the series will count towards the final ranking and determine who will receive an invite to the 2021 Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships.
*In order to have a chance to be invited to the World Championship, you must build a profile and ‘claim your result’.