Full (26.2M), Half Marathon (13.1M), Half Marathon Walk (13.1M) & 50K Ultra Marathon (31M)
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!
*The BMW Dallas Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier (USAT&F Certification #TX21063LAB).
- Menu:
- Participant Benefits
- Rules and Time Limit
- Choctaw Runners Lounge
- iTab
- Awards
- Road Runners Club of America
- Elite Application
- Legacy Runners
Participant Benefits
- Donation to Scottish Rite for Children
- ASICS Tri-Blend Short-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 beer (participants 21+)
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 below to read the time limits for each race. Runners must be 16 years or older to participate in the Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon, and Relays.
*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.
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All Events
Course Split at Mile 7.8 located at Richmond Ave. & Greenville Ave. – 10:45am -
50K Ultra Marathon
Mile 18.5 at Winsted Dr. & the White Rock Lake Trail – 12:00pm
Choctaw Runners Lounge
Upgrade Your Race Weekend - Limited Space Available
Single-day options include Saturday, December 13th (6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and Sunday, December 14th (6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
VIP amenities include:
- Heated Private Tent Access Near the Start/Finish Line
- Private Gear Check
- Pre-Race Snacks & Beverages
- Post-Race Brunch
- Climate-Controlled Restrooms
Special thanks to:
iTAB – Medal Personalization ($15)
Personalize your commemorative BMW Dallas Marathon 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 registration or by clicking HERE.
Awards
Awards are given to the top finishers in 18 categories.
Road Runners Club of America
The 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon is an RRCA State Championship Race.
The BMW Dallas Marathon follows the RRCA Fair Competition Policy. For more information about this policy, click HERE.
Elite Application
Applications for our 2025 event will be accepted starting May 1st, 2025. Thank you and we look forward to racing with you soon!
Legacy Runners
The Dallas White Rock Marathon organization is proud to announce the start of our Legacy Runners fundraising initiative providing participants with an opportunity to raise additional funds for Scottish Rite for Children, the primary beneficiary of the BMW Dallas Marathon.
Included in your donation:
- 2025 Marathon or Half Marathon race entry
- Commemorative plaque
- Honorary race bib
- Race weekend gift
- Invitation to race weekend press conference at Scottish Rite for Children
- Recognition throughout race weekend
- A BIG thank you from our 2025 Scottish Rite Patient Champions!