Dallas_White_Rock_Marathon

Dallas Marathon

Dallas Marathon

Annual footrace held in Dallas, Texas

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[lower-alpha 1] and 2020[lower-alpha 2]). The marathon begins and ends in Downtown Dallas and runs around White Rock Lake. The race weekend also includes a 5K,[lower-alpha 3] a 10K, a half marathon, a 2-person half marathon relay, a 5-person full marathon relay, and a 50K ultramarathon.

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Dallas Marathon results can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, the Dallas Marathon has donated more than $3.8 million to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

History

Inspired by the American National Marathon in Galveston, Texas, Talmage Morrison, president of the Cross Country Club of Dallas, organized the inaugural "White Rock Marathon" on March 6, 1971.[5] Looping around White Rock Lake twice, the marathon had 82 participants and 61 finishers.[5]

In 1976, the race was moved from spring to the first Saturday in December because the new date historically offered good marathon-running weather.[5] As a result, the White Rock Lake Marathon was held twice that calendar year: once in February and once in December.[5]

The Dallas Marathon had been the first leg of the Marathons of Texas, a series of winter marathons held approximately one month apart from each other from December through February in Texas, along with the Houston Marathon and the Austin Marathon.[6]

In 2013, the race was cancelled the Friday before due to ice, with no refunds offered.[2]

In 2016, BMW signed on to become the title partner changing the official event name to the BMW Dallas Marathon.[7]

The 2020 race was cancelled & deferred to the weekend of May 2, 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1][8] Entrants that year were given either refunds or deferred automatic entry to next year's.

In December 2023, over 30,000 runners participated in events, with the proceeds going to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.[9]

Course

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Initial course

The first course ran around White Rock Lake twice, for 11.1 mi (17.9 km) each loop, and then went out 2 mi (3.2 km) and back.[5] This course was used from 1971 to 1973, when part of the road situated west of the lake was torn up four days after the marathon for capital improvement purposes.[5]

Three-loop course

The course was changed for the 1974 marathon to use a flat three-loop course situated on the eastern side of the lake.[12] This course was used for a few years.[12]

Current course

The current marathon course begins and ends at Dallas City Hall, and loops around White Rock Lake once.[13]

The half marathon course does not include the loop around the lake, while the 50K ultramarathon also includes an out-and-back leg on Santa Fe Trail.[13]

Winners

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Name history

  • 2016: BMW Dallas Marathon
  • 2015: Dallas Marathon
  • 2014: MetroPCS Dallas Marathon
  • 2013: Cancelled due to inclement weather conditions
  • 2012: MetroPCS Dallas Marathon[citation needed]
  • 2010: MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon[citation needed]
  • 2009: MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon, presented by NexBank[16]
  • 2008: Dallas White Rock Marathon presented by NexBank[17]
  • 2007: Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon[18]
  • 2006: Wellstone's Dallas White Rock Marathon[19]
  • 2005: White Rock Marathon[20]

Deaths

In 1986, Edwin Brown collapsed after mile 10. He was taken to Doctors Hospital and pronounced dead. He was 47.[21][22]

On December 14, 2008, Erin Lahr collapsed and died during the race. She was 29.[23]

See also

Notes

  1. Due to an ice storm known locally to Dallas and Fort Worth citizens as "Icepocalypse 2013".
  2. Due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]
  3. The race was formerly known as "Cigna Mayor's Race 5K Presented by Oncor", which The Dallas Morning News found "awkwardly named".[2][3] The 5K is no longer named.[4]
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References

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    "50th Anniversary of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Moved to April 30-May 2, 2021, Now Part of the New BMW Pegasus 50th Challenge Including a Chance to Win a New 2021 Special Edition BMW Car - runDallas". www.rundallas.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    "Cancellation of Dallas Marathon leaves runners out in the cold". www.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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    "MetroPCS Dallas Marathon | Cigna Mayor's Race 5K Presented by Oncor". www.dallasmarathon.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    "Saturday Events - 10K, 5K, 2-Mile Walk & Kids Races - Events - runDallas". www.rundallas.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20191127161057if_/https://www.rundallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1977_Results_Book.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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    "Marathons of Texas". Marathons of Texas. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
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    Marathon, BMW Dallas. "Good News: Dallas Marathon is Now the BMW Dallas Marathon". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
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    "BMW Dallas Marathon's 50th anniversary weekend rescheduled for April 30-May 2". www.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    Butcher, Rebecca (2023-12-10). "30,000 people take part in BMW Dallas Marathon events that benefit Scottish Rite". FOX 4. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
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    "Run the Rock! Dallas White Rock Marathon - December 12, 2004". www.runtherock.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    "Numerous road closures afoot Sunday as Dallas Marathon makes its annual run". www.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20191127161218if_/https://www.rundallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1976-sp_Results_Book.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20191214215446if_/https://www.rundallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-DM-Graphical-Map-SUNDAY.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20191127161245if_/https://www.rundallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1982_Results_Book.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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    Nexbank on Bankrate, Marathon presented by Nexbank
  17. [17]
    2008 Dallas White Rock Marathon - Marathon - Marathon Results, Online Race Results.com, retrieved 2008-12-15, name, time, and pace only, search by participant to verify results
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    2007 Wellstone Dallas White Rock Marathon - Marathon Results, Online Race Results.com, retrieved 2008-12-15, name, time, and pace only, search by participant to verify results
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    2006 Wellstone Dallas White Rock Marathon - Marathon Results, Online Race Results.com, retrieved 2008-12-15, name, time, and pace only, search by participant to verify results
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    2005 White Rock Marathon - Marathon - Marathon Results, Online Race Results.com, retrieved 2008-12-15, name, time, and pace only, search by participant to verify results
  21. [21]
    Vernon, Robert. "1986 Results Book" (PDF). rundallas.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  22. [22]
    "Dallas White Rock Marathon: The Seventeenth Annual Running"[permanent dead link], December 1986.
  23. [23]
    "29-year-old runner collapses and dies at Dallas marathon". chron.com. December 14, 2008. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
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