Race Information

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Fair Park, Dallas, Texas


Welcome to participants:

Thank you for your interest in the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon! With a record 22,000 participants expected this year for the full marathon, half marathon and relay, hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the streets and thousands of volunteers providing encouragement (and Gatorade!), this is an event you don’t want to miss!

We’ve got a weekend chock-full of events, like the Health & Fitness Expo, our 5K Mayor’s Race warm up on Saturday and the Pre-Race Pasta Party, all leading up to a great Sunday race. And with bands and entertainment at every mile, a fun-filled “I Rocked!” post-race party and lots of other rockin’ surprises, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon is guaranteed to provide the most fun you’ve ever had running 26.2 miles.

Full Marathon – 8:00 a.m.
Half Marathon – 8:00 a.m.
5-Person Relay – 8:00 a.m.
SMU Cox Corporate Relay – 8:00 a.m.

Mayor's 5K Fun Run and Walk – Saturday, December 4, 9:00am



One of the best marathons in the nation and the premier running event in Dallas, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon is the only Texas marathon located in a major metropolitan area with easy access, transportation and plenty of hotel rooms that also offers the beauty of a 10-mile loop around the scenic White Rock Lake – a scenic oasis rivaling Central Park! All race-day events begin and end in historical Fair Park, site of the State Fair of Texas!

Registration Capped at 22,000 – Register Early!
This year's registration will be capped at 22,000 total participants. This total includes all marathon, half marathon and relay participants. Based on selling out the previous three years, we anticipate reaching our cap prior to race weekend. To ensure your registration for the marathon, half or relay, we recommend that you REGISTER EARLY!

Race Beneficiary
The primary beneficiary of the event is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children – one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.