2023 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival, December 8th – 10th
Registration Now Open
New Features for 2023!
- 20th Anniversary celebration of our half marathon event
- All kids 14 & under can now participate free of charge (individual events)
- New walking events have been added to the weekend line-up including both a 5K and Half Marathon Walk option (separate start from the running corrals)
- Weekend Series returns to a 2-day series; participants will select one event on Saturday (12/9) and one event on Sunday (12/10) (includes both a running and walking series)
BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
The Dallas White Rock Marathon is a nonprofit organization with a focus on promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities. Established in 1971, the history of the organization encompasses tremendous growth and produces what has become Dallas’ largest and Texas’ longest running marathon, the BMW Dallas Marathon, as well as several other weekend running and walking event options including a Half Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, the Shell Energy Relays, 10K, 5K, a 5K Team Challenge, the Friday Night Lights Mile and various Kids Races.
The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival courses highlight the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, entertainment districts and iconic Dallas landmarks. Tens of thousands of spectators join in BMW Dallas Marathon Day – the second Sunday of December – lining the streets and neighborhoods to cheer on participants in a race that is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas.
Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival has donated more than $4 million to Scottish Rite for Children.
Such a great race atmosphere the entire way!!! The start is awesome, I love how each wave has the same excitement. Love the spectators along the way, all of the positive signs, very inspiring!!
—Lisa, Plano, TX
This race puts on an awesome experience. They have plenty of aid stations throughout the course and tons of spectators watching and cheering you on. At the end of the race, you get to enjoy plenty of food and the great swag that comes with it!
—Bridget, Sherman, TX
This is a great race. Great support all along the course. Great scenery throughout the whole race. Definitely should be on your bucket list.
—Mark, Mesquite, TX
This is my 3rd time running this race! I’ve run the marathon, half marathon, and half marathon relay. Each time has been so much fun and very well-supported. I love the swag and the medals are some of my favorites to display. I plan to run this race every year!
—Jessica, Denton, TX
Always a well-organized event with lots of support along the course! The start & finish of this race help make the overall experience a lot of fun for everyone! Be sure and add some hills to your training plan because there are a few on the course. Overall, this is a really fun race and the finisher medals always have a cool look & design!
—Cody, Paris, TX
This was my first time participating in an event this size and it was a great experience overall! This run has a great atmosphere and energy! The event ran so smoothly and the course was beautiful! I am definitely coming back next year!
—Mia, Lubbock, TX
2023 Event Weekend Line-up
12 Running & Walking Events
Friday, December 8th | Saturday, December 9th | Sunday, December 10th |
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Scottish Rite for Children Press Conference 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Choctaw Runners Lounge 6:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Choctaw Runners Lounge 6:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Cumulus Media 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
10K (6.2M) 8:30 am |
BMW Dallas Marathon (26.2M), Half Marathon (13.1M), Half Marathon Walk (13.1M), Ultra Marathon (50K) & Shell Energy Relays |
Friday Night Lights Mile (1-Mile) 7:00 pm |
5K / 5K Team (3.1M) 8:45 am |
Corral A Start 8:30 am |
5K Walk (3.1M) 8:50 am |
Corral B Start 8:40 am |
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Kids 100-Yard Dash 10:00 am |
Corral C Start 8:50 am |
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Oncor Kid’s Race (1 & 2-Mile) Presented by Oncor 11:00 am |
Corral D Start 9:00 am |
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Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Cumulus Media 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Corral E Start Half Marathon Walk 9:10 am |