Event Description
Marathon & Half Marathon
The BMW Dallas Marathon course begins and ends in Downtown Dallas and highlights 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!
Event Parking
The BMW Dallas Marathon begins and ends in Downtown Dallas at the corner of Young St. and Akard St. (Dallas City Hall Plaza). Runners will have access to many surface parking lots during race weekend that are within walking distance to the Health & Fitness Expo, start & finish line and post-race party area. However, we strongly recommend taking DART to avoid parking delays.
Runners and spectators can easily travel to the BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, the start & finish line and throughout the run course via DART Rail ($5.00).
from the North/Northeast, using the Red Line
from the North, using the Green Line
from Irving, using the Orange Line
from the South, using the Red, Blue, or Green Lines
Stations close to event venues:
Convention Center Station: DCC, start & finish line and relay buses
Union Station: Relay buses, Omni Hotel
Stations close to marathon course for spectator viewing:
Mockingbird Station (near mile 7)
White Rock Station (near mile 14.5)
Gear Check
Gear check will be available for all BMW Dallas Marathon participants. Runners will ONLY be allowed to deposit the provided, clear plastic participant bags at the gear check area starting at 6:00 a.m. on race morning. There will be no advance Gear Check. The BMW Dallas Marathon will issue the race-approved bags during packet pickup at the Health & Fitness Expo.
The BMW Dallas Marathon is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
Start & Finish Line Information
The BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon & SMU Cox School of Business Relay will start and end at the intersection of Young St. and Akard St. (Dallas City Hall Plaza). The official start time is 8:10am and will consist of four separate corral starts.
Corral Information
Race numbers will be sent via email the Wednesday before race day. Your corral assignment will be printed on your race bib that you will receive at packet pick-up. Corral assignments are made based on your estimated finish time that you entered during registration. Corrals will open starting at 6am on race day and will close and start according to this schedule:
Corral A
closes at 7:55am, starts at 8:10am
Corral B
closes at 8:00am, starts at 8:17am
Corral C
closes at 8:10am, starts at 8:24am
Corral D
closes at 8:20am, starts at 8:31am
Pace Teams
Marathon Pace Teams
The CLIF BAR Pace Team will be returning as this year’s “official” BMW Dallas Marathon Pace Team.
Here’s How It Works:
Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the race, and by following your Pace Team leader, you’ll cross the finish line under two minutes of your goal time.
Meet Your Pace Leader at the Expo
You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the CLIF Bar booth at the marathon expo. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves during the race, and any other helpful tips. Pace Leaders will also be handing out free Pace Bands.
Where to Meet on Race Day
On race morning you’ll see them lined up according to their pace and holding signs with their finish times. Just fall in with your group.
Need More Info?
Learn more about how the CLIF Pace Team can help you achieve your best marathon ever during the Dallas Marathon Race Weekend by clicking HERE.
Half Marathon Pace Teams
The Dallas Running Club will provide the half marathon pace leaders! The Dallas Running Club Pace Team promises to provide fun and excitement for both first time and experienced half marathoners looking to reach their running goals – whether that’s a personal best or just getting across the finish line.
The DRC Pace Team will be at the Dallas Running Club booth during the Health & Fitness Expo. Runners are encouraged to stop by to sign up and meet their pacer!
