The Sixth Annual Big D Texas Marathon:
This is one of the most beautiful marathon courses you will ever run.
We may be a bit prejudiced because we love the beauty of Dallas, Texas
when it is in early spring bloom. All the trees and shrubs will be in
full foliage with all the flowering plants in spring bloom. We have
designed our course so you can see Dallas at its' finest.
You start and end on the historic grounds of the great State Fair of Texas. The fairground's art deco architecture and stunning landscape will set the mood of the day. Once you leave the State fairgrounds you head north and you soon run into the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding the crown jewel of central Dallas, White Rock Lake. In addition to the beauty of the Rock, where all Dallas' runners go to do their long runs, the beautiful and luxurious homes are a vision. Once you leave White Rock you head into a part of the course that will have treelined parks on one side and beautiful homes on the other. As you head into the final stages of the marathon in the last six miles is where the really great homes will greet you. Your trip down Swiss Avenue is the best! And as you head to the finish line you have a starighht back with a return to finish on the front steps of the historic Cotton Bowl. You'll see why we love Dallas, Texas!
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 Big D Texas Marathon in the beautiful surroundings
of Fair Park.
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. This allows walkers to compete at a 15.40
minute per mile pace. It does not allow for long stops. We would appreciate
all to meet course time limits.
Start Times: Sunday, April 5, 2009
8:00 am Central DST - Texas Marathon & Half Marathon start
8:15 am - 5k start
Fees:
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. This
means once we receive your entry, you will not receive a refund if you
cannot participate and you may not sell or give your entry to anyone
else. If you cannot participate, we will be happy to mail your Texas
Marathon T-shirt to you upon request.
$65 through January 17, 2009
$75 January 18 through March 29, 2009
$85 March 30 through Race Day
Printable Entry Form - We
cannot guarantee receipt of a mail in entry if mailed after March 30,
2009.
Registrants:
Click
here to verify we have received your entry in the 2009 Big D
Texas Marathon, half marathon and 5k
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.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration:
April 2 and April 3, 2009 - 10:00 AM to 7 PM and April 5, 2009 - 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
5, 2009
In person signup and late registration April 2through April 4will 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 is the Radisson Hotel Central Dallas. Free shuttle service
will be provided for guests of the Radisson race day. You can link to
all details from our home page by clicking on the accomodations button.
Want to discuss your training or have any questions about our marathon?
Contact the creator and director of The Texas Marathon, Lewis George.
Email him at lewis.george@mellew.com.
Hydration Stations:
We will have 15 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.
Our Sports drink is Gatorade. We will have Clif Shots for energy
boosts at our water stations. 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. We will have bike medics
traveling the course to offer aid.
First Class Marathon Event T-shirt:
As always Big D will have a first class event short/sleeved shirt for
all entrants.
Weather:
The average high for Dallas this time of year is 68.5 degrees with the
average low of 47 degrees. Dallas is in early bloom and is a great city
with many activities! Find out more by clicking here.
Event Photgraphy: Brightroom will be our official race photgrapher. Click on the logo to see your pictures.
Raise Money for Charity:
ChampionChip Timing:
The Texas Marathon will use the computerized ChampionChip timing system,
which records your time precisely from start to finish. Awards
will be based on gun time. A loaner chip will be given to you
with your packet at packet pickup. You may use your own ChampionChip,
however make sure it is entered on your entry form and it is your responsibility
to ensure that it matches your bib number. If you do not wear a chip,
you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All loaner
chips must be surrendered at the finish line. You will be responsible
for any lost chip.
Boston Qualifier?
Yes.
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: baby joggers,
in-line skates, bicycles and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.
Training tips and Programs:
If you need free help with your training please we recommend
26.2
- The Marathon Site. If you have just general questions about
running a half marathon or full marathon just email the director, Lewis
George at lewis.george@texasmarathon.com
