This is your opportunity to run one of the most scenic courses in America at half the distance! Start and end on the historic grounds of the great State Fair of Texas. Begin and end your journey in the shadow of the Cotton Bowl. All water stations will be raising money for their charity and competing for prize money. Walkers are welcome!

Location of Start/Finish Line:
The Texas Marathon events will start and end in historical Fair Park in the shadow of the Cotton Bowl near downtown Dallas, Texas. There will be plenty of free parking available at Fair Park and you can relax, stretch and prepare for The Texas Marathon in the beautiful surroundings of Fair Park.

Race Recovery Food Court and Finish Line festival:
The Texas Marathon will host a post-race party in the Tower Building, which is next to the finish line with plenty of post race food, liquids & activities.

Start Times: Sunday, April 11, 2010
8:00 am Central DST - Texas Marathon & Half Marathon start
8:15 am - 5k start

Course Time Limit:
The start line will close at 8:15 a.m. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to start. We will keep the finish line and course open for 61/2 hours.

ChronoTrack Timing at Big D:
The Texas Marathon will use ChronoTrack timing system, which records your time precisely from start to finish. Chrontrack is the latest timing technology. Your timing tag is now disposable and will come with your bib number when you get your race packet. No more lining up to get your timing chip race morning, and no waiting to have your timing chip retrieved at the finish line! Awards will be based on gun time.

Fees:
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
$50 through January 15, 2010
$60 January 16 through April 5, 2010
$70 April 6, 2010 through race day

Printable Entry Form - We cannot guarantee receipt of a mail-in entry if mailed after April 5, 2010.

Register Online

Registrants:
Click here to verify we have received your entry in the 2010 Big D Texas Marathon, half marathon and 5k

First Class Marathon Event T-shirt:
As always Big D will have a first class event short/sleeved shirt for all entrants.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration:
March 25 and March 26 - 10:00 AM to 7 PM and March 27, 2010 - 10:00 AM to 6 PM
Run-On Dallas -5400 E Mockingbird #114 - 214-821-0909
Run-On Richardson - 1469 W Campbell - 972-231-8260
Run-On Coppell - 680 N Denton Tap Rd - 972-956-5550
Run-On McKinney - 5180 Eldorado Pkwy #200 - 972-540-0333
www.runontexas.com
You may also get your packet race morning at the event April 11 , 2010

In person signup and late registration April 8 - 10 will be allowed at the Dallas Run-On store only. Also on race day you can register at the event. The other three Run-On stores will be for packet pickup only for those who have pre-registered and designated those stores for pickup. You may pick up your packet race morning at the event.

Accommodations:
Our host hotel for 2010 will be announced soon

Frequently Asked Questions

Registrants:
Click here to verify we have received your entry in the 2010 Big D Texas Marathon, half marathon and 5k

Entry Requirements:
You must be able to complete the marathon and half marathon in 6 1/2 hours. Slower runners and walkers who are not able to keep the respective pace will be subject to street re-openings/bridge openings and will need to proceed using sidewalks and road breakdown lanes. The finish line will remain open for 7 hours, therefore, you will still receive your finisher's medal and official finishers certificate.
You must be at least 12 years old to run the Big D Half Marathon.
You must be at least 16 years old to run the Big D Texas Marathon.
The following are strictly prohibited from the course: dogs, baby joggers, in-line skates, bicycles and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.

First Class Marathon Event T-shirt:
As always Big D will have a first class event short/sleeved shirt for all entrants.

Hydration Stations:
We will have aid stations positioned approximately every 1 1/2 to 2 miles. Not only will they provide you with water, sports drinks, and other goodies, but they will also be competing for $1000 in prize money. Their job is to please you!

Medical:
Race day medical services include first aid medical stations with ambulance service at the start, finish and on the course. For complete info, Click Here

Event Photgraphy: Brightroom will be our official race photgrapher. Click on the logo below to view your pictures after the event.