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).
The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival reserves the right to change the course as needed prior to race date.
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 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 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
Single-day options include Saturday, December 14th (6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and Sunday, December 15th (6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); 2-day passes are also available
VIP amenities include:
Special thanks to:
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 registration or by clicking HERE.
Awards are given to the top finishers in 18 categories.
The 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival elite application window is now closed. Applications for our 2025 event will be accepted starting May 1, 2025. Those that have previously registered for our 2024 event weekend will be contacted directly regarding next steps. Thanks and we look forward to racing with you!
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New for 2024, 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 Festival.
Included in your donation:
2024 Legacy Runner registation has reached capacity and is now closed. Thank you all for you support!