Friday Night Lights Mile (1M)
Presented by CBS Texas
Are you the fastest miler in North Texas? Join us for the Friday Night Lights Mile, a two-lap Grand Prix style race around Dallas City Hall Plaza. Multiple heats available for both runners and walkers!
Participant Benefits
- Donation to Scottish Rite for Children
- ASICS Tri-Blend Short-Sleeve participant shirt
- High-energy start and finish line experience
- Grand Prix style course circling Dallas City Hall Plaza
- Finishers medal for all finishers
- Overall awards for top male & female finishers of division
- Admission to the Post-Race Party at 7pm featuring music, food, beverages and complimentary beer & margaritas (participants 21+) courtesy of Tacodeli
Special Thanks To:
Divisions
(All 1-mile heats start/finish at Dallas City Hall Plaza)
Rolling Heats (approximate start times):
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00 pm | Walkers (Open Age Range) |
| 7:15 pm | Beginner / First Time Miler (Open Age Range) |
| 7:30 pm | Youth (5-18) |
| 7:45 pm | Senior (>50) |
| 8:00 pm | Masters (40-49) |
| 8:15 pm | Young Masters (30-39) |
| 8:30 pm | Young Adults (19-29) |
| 8:45 pm | Elite (Open Age Range)<br /><small>*Men: Sub 5-Min./Mile, Women: Sub 6-Min./Mile</small> |
Pricing
Early registration is recommended to secure the current price available highlighted below.
Stay tuned to our social media channels for capacity updates.
| Event | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Lights Mile — Adults | $24 | $29 | $34 |
| Friday Night Lights Mile — Youth (12 and under) | $10 | $10 | $15 |
*NOTE, there is NO packet pick-up available on race morning.
All packets need to be picked up at the 2026 BMW Dallas Marathon Expo:
- Friday, December 11, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Need to confirm your 2026 registration? Click here
Transfers are available through October 31, 2026, by visiting your Race Roster dashboard and clicking on the TRANSFER button on the right of the page. Note, there is a $15 transfer fee and you will be responsible for paying the difference between the original registration price of the event at the time of transfer. For questions and/or assistance with a transfer, please reach out to us at info@dallasmarathon.com.