- Weather
- 48°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 700 ft gain
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Mid-December · Southwest · Loop
Dallas Marathon
Dallas, TX
White Rock Lake and downtown finish
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 48°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~3,500-4,500 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 600 ft gain(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A loop course around Dallas, TX, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.
Good fit if
- · Runners who care about scenery
Think twice if
- No notable warnings in the data.
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 600 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~3,500-4,500 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Steady crowd support
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-December
- Region
- Southwest
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
White Rock Lake and downtown finish
Good to know
- Scenic
- Loop course
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 48°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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