
DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)
Race Date
Nov 1, 2026
Location
Dallas, TX
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
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
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
Standout712 years running
~567.5 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 14 states
winner 1:13:21
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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