Dallas Marathon

DEC
11-13
2026
The BMW Dallas Marathon is Texas's longest running marathon. Held in December, it features a full weekend of race distances from a kids run to a 50K ultra. The event supports Scottish Rite for Children.
11-13 Dec 2026
31 miles 26 miles 13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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BMW Dallas Marathon

The BMW Dallas Marathon is organized by a non-profit. It focuses on promoting health and fitness through running events. The organization began in 1971.

The BMW Dallas Marathon is described as Dallas’s largest running event and Texas’s longest continuously running marathon. The event weekend includes a marathon, a half marathon, a 50K ultra marathon, relays, a 10K, a 5K, a 5K team challenge, a Friday Night Lights Mile, and various kids races.

The event's courses highlight the city's neighborhoods, entertainment districts, and iconic landmarks. The event is held on the second Sunday of December. It is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas. Since 1997, the event has donated more than $4.5 million to Scottish Rite for Children.

The event date is scheduled for December 11-13, 2026. Registration opens on May 1st. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

31 mi
50k Ultra Marathon
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi
Mile