Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Dallas
Oct 10Dallas, TXHalf Marathon, 6.55 mi +2
6.6 mi, 3 weeks before race day, same area, registration open
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Build my planJoin the Dallas Running Club on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for the 51st annual DRC’s The Half (Half Marathon, 10K & 5K). This beloved Dallas tradition celebrates the scenic trails of our running home, White Rock Lake, while supporting the Tal Morrison Scholarship Fund for local student-athletes. The race starts at Norbuck Park and welcomes runners of all levels.
Why Run The Half?
✔ Multiple distances for runners of all levels
✔ Friendly, community-driven race, organized by runners for runners
✔ Scenic miles around White Rock Lake–one of Dallas’ favorite running routes
✔ Supports Dallas student-athletes through the Tal Morrison Scholarship
Race Start Times
8:00 am – Half Marathon, 8:10 am – 10K & 5K
Packet Pickup
You may pick-up packets for others, with some sort of confirmation they requested it (i.e. email, text, etc.)
Friday, October 30, 2026 12:00–6:00 pm and Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:00–6:00 pm at Luke's Locker, 3046 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:00–7:45 am (race morning) at Norbuck Park 200 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
Be part of the fun as a volunteer!
This race could never happen without our incredible volunteers. Opportunities are available before, during, and after the race. Sign up as an individual, gather a group, or volunteer as a family. Multiple roles are welcome as long as times don’t overlap.
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Registration opens
Mar 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
May 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 25, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 1, 2026
Race day
Nov 1, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Nov 1, 2026
Half Marathon
Tier 3, then $105 from Oct 25, 2026
$85
10K Run/Walk
Tier 3, then $75 from Oct 25, 2026
$65
5K Run/Walk
Tier 3, then $50 from Oct 25, 2026
$45
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6.6 mi, 3 weeks before race day, same area, registration open
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