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DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)

DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)

Race Date

Nov 1, 2026

Location

Dallas, TX

Standout71

The Experience

Join 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.  Sign up to volunteer →

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75218

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

TX24038LAB · DRC's The Half

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout71
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size14/15

~567.5 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty18/20

18% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 6 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 14 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:13:21

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

52°

Afternoon (High)

70°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,135 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

1,135

Median time

2:06:02

Latest turnout

655

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:054:00

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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