Dallas Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish, crosswinds
Runners will face a cool start at 47°F, warming to 61°F by the finish. Winds will be predominantly crosswind, with notable headwinds from mile 8 and again from miles 16 to 19, making pacing adjustments essential. With humidity at 61%, runners should stay hydrated and consider a conservative pace, especially through the rolling terrain and the challenging climb at mile 21.
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The Dallas Marathon (formerly known as the Dallas White Rock Marathon and also known as the BMW Dallas Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual marathon road running event usually hosted in December by Dallas, Texas, and is Texas' oldest marathon,[citation needed] having been held every year since 1971 (with the exception of 2013 and 2020). The marathon begins and ends in Downtown Dallas and runs around White Rock Lake. The race weekend also includes a 5K, a 10K, a half marathon, a 2-person half marathon relay, a 5-person full marathon relay, and a 50K ultramarathon. Wikipedia
