Course

The course begins and ends in Downtown Dallas and highlights the best areas of the city. Along the way, runners pass through the West Dallas Loop, over the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, through the Dallas Design District, along majestic Turtle Creek, through prestigious Highland Park, around White Rock Lake, through beautiful Lakewood and down the Swiss Avenue historical district and back to the finish in Downtown.

Course Maps*

• Updated Course Map - Includes relay exchange points
• Elevation Chart
• Street Turns & Descriptions

* Dallas Marathon reserves the right to change the course as needed prior to race date

Rules & Time Limit

In accordance with the guidelines issued by USA Track & Field and Wheelchair Sports USA, only runners, walkers and wheelchair participants will be allowed on the course. See the official rules for a complete list of course guidelines. The time limit for marathon participants is 6.5 hours. There is no age limit for the relay.

Relay Legs & Distances

Each relay team consists of 5 members who each run 4.4-6.4 miles. Read more about the  relay legs & distances.

Runner Benefits

• Long-sleeve cotton participant shirt

Finisher Benefits

• Finisher’s medallion*
• Online finisher certificate

*All members of finishing relay teams receive commemorative medals. All medals will be provided to the runner who crosses the finish line.

Awards

Awards are given to the top finishers in 12 categories.

FAQ’s

Learn more about the 5-Person relay: FAQ’s.

Training Program

The world-renowned Cooper Fitness Center has created a unique training program to help 5-person teams prepare for the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon 5-Person Relay. Learn more about the Cooper Certified 5 Months to 5 Miles program.