Dallas Running
Submitted by jlinwood on Fri, 2010-10-08 15:32

Running in Dallas really centers around White Rock Lake as the best place to run for 9 miles uninterrupted. That's not the only place to run in Dallas - the Katy Trail is also very popular, as is Bachman Lake, and the White Rock Creek Trail. Not only is White Rock Lake a popular training area, but it's also the focus of the big Dallas marathon, the White Rock Marathon in December.

Like the other big Texas cities, running in Dallas is really taking off, especially at the half-marathon distance. The Rock and Roll Dallas Half Marathon in March and the America's Run in April (in Arlington) were both new in 2010, and will become huge events.

When is the major marathon?: 

Dallas White Rock is the largest marathon in the city, in early December. The course recently changed for the 2010 version of the race, along with the start and finish venues, so take that into account when you read comments about earlier versions of the race.

The city will be a lot more green in April, and it looks like the new White Rock Marathon course might be very similar to the Big D Marathon course as well - starting in Fair Park and heading out to White Rock Lake.

The Big D marathon in April is well attended, but can be hot.

Where can I get a running event schedule?: 

Run On! has a great running calendar at http://www.runontexas.com/calendar/Calendar.htm

Luke's Locker also has one, but it isn't as complete - http://www.lukeslocker.com/calendar/

Cline's Running Corner has a Dallas/Fort Worth running calendar

Also check out the North Texas Trail Runners web site for off-road racing - http://www.nttr.org/calendar/

Races: 

Dallas White Rock Marathon

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Sun, 2012-12-02

The Dallas White Rock Marathon is going to have a new course for 2010, so we can't say too much about how the race is going to turn out. The 2010 course will start and end at Fair Park, like the Big D marathon, because the organizers want to continue expanding the race field to take advantage of the growth of Texas marathoning.

Race Types: 
Running race
Half Marathon
Marathon
Length: 
26.20miles

Dallas Big D Marathon

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Sun, 2012-04-15

The Big D Marathon is the smaller marathon of Dallas' two major marathons. It starts in Fair Park, and then heads out to White Rock Lake, down Swiss Avenue, and back to Fair Park.

Race Types: 
Running race
Half Marathon
Marathon
Length: 
26.20miles

Rock and Roll Dallas Half Marathon

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Sun, 2011-03-27

The Rock n Roll Dallas Half Marathon will have bands every mile, and a fun course that really shows off the best of Dallas, from Turtle Creek to SMU, Swiss Avenue to Fair Park and Big Tex. The course starts downtown and gently climbs before coming back down to Fair Park.

Race Types: 
Running race
Half Marathon

New Year's Day Half Marathon

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Sat, 2011-01-01

A new New Year's tradition for north Texas with the New Year's Day Half Marathon in Allen, Texas - the race is limited to 200 runners, so if your New Year's resolution is to run a half marathon, and you want to get your resolution done by noon on January 1, you'll have to register soon.

Race Types: 
Running race
Half Marathon

Tyler Rose Marathon

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Sun, 2012-10-07
Race Types: 
Running race
5K
Half Marathon
Marathon
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