Elite Athletes
Thank you for your interest in competing in the elite field at the BMW Dallas Marathon.
Please review the qualifying standards and category definitions below before applying for our event.
- All applications are subject to approval by the BMW Dallas Marathon; submitting an application does not guarantee entry.
- Standards are as of April 27, 2026, and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the BMW Dallas Marathon.
- All athletes must have a verifiable run on a USATF certified course since January 1, 2024.
- Meeting or exceeding the entry standards does not guarantee Elite Athlete Program entry.
- You will receive an email indicating if your application has been accepted or declined.
- You are not officially registered until you receive an elite entry registration code and register.
- Please email elite@dallasmarathon.com with questions.
Friday Night Lights Mile Elite Prize Purse
- $1,000 - Top Male and Female
- $300 - Runner up Male and Female
- $200 - Third place Male and Female
A special thank you to Box Esselman Wealth Management Group and Charles Peyton Edward Jones for their elite prize purse donations!
* Please note: The Elite Prize Purse applies exclusively to the Friday Night Lights Mile. Athletes must compete in the Elite field to be eligible for prize money.
2026 Elite Entry Standards
| Qualifying Distance | Elite Men | Elite Women |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 1:14:00 | 1:26:00 |
| Full Marathon | 2:39:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Ultra Marathon | 3:30:00 | 4:00:00 |