Irving Marathon
The Irving Marathon offers a fast, flat, Boston-qualifying course with a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Race Date
Mar 20, 2027
Location
Irving, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, VIP Area Access (Sat), VIP Area Access (Sun), Spectator Pass (Sat), Spectator Pass (Sun)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 9,422
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Irving Marathon, now in its 15th year, is a premier spring running event in North Texas, drawing participants from approximately 27 states. This USATF-certified course is renowned for its "Fast & Flat" profile, making it an ideal setting for runners aiming for personal bests and Boston Marathon qualifying times.
The route winds through the newly developed downtown Las Colinas, showcasing scenic canals, Lake Carolyn, Water Street, and the iconic Las Colinas Mustangs. Runners will experience water features before crossing the finish line at the Toyota Music Factory, a central hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The post-race celebration at Texas Lottery Plaza is a highlight, featuring free beer, food, and entertainment. With perks like cash prizes, free professional race photos, and gender-specific performance shirts, the Irving Marathon provides a well-organized and rewarding experience for its ~2,297 finishers.
Race-provided description
26.2, 13.1, 10k, 5k FAST & FLAT USATF CERTIFIED BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING RACE BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY IRVING, TX MARCH 20-21, 2027 The Irving Marathon Running Series presents the 15th annual Irving Marathon at Toyota Music Factory! The Irving Marathon is the biggest event in our series where runners from all over the world come together at Toyota Music Factory, America's #1 Concert Venue centrally located in Dallas Fort Worth minutes from the DFW airport! Our course is nicknamed "Fast & Flat" making it an ideal Boston Marathon Qualifier! Expect to achieve your PR this year. The new course takes you from Toyota Music Factory, through the scenic and newly developed downtown Las Colinas, across the Las Colinas Canals, along Lake Carolyn, newly developed Water Street, and the iconic Las Colinas Mustangs. Runners then will go back onto Las Colinas Boulevard where they will enjoy scenic water features before crossing the finish line at Toyota Music Factory, America's #1 Concert Venue for free beer, food, entertainment, and much more! Race day perks include CASH prizes, FREE professional race photos, gender-specific performance event shirt, full/half marathon finisher shirts, custom event bib, chip-timed race, live tracking and course maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts, age group awards, team challenge awards, convenient parking, and more. The post-race party on Texas Lottery Plaza includes free beer, food, entertainment, and much more! VIP upgrades for indoor brunch buffet, additional beverages, and more! Join the team challenge for the chance to win the Fastest Team Trophy, Most-Participation Team Trophy, or the Best Dressed Team Trophy! Founded in 2012. Our mission is to keep the community engaged year-round by not only motivating, encouraging, and rewarding healthy lifestyles; but by creating an incredibly fun and unforgettable experience. Each event brings people from all over the world together for a great cause by providing meals for children, school supplies, scholarships, and more! Official Race Website: https://www.irvingmarathon.com/2021-irving-marathon
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt Size
Start Location
316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban, Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TX25011LAB · Irving Half Marathon 2025
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Standout7813 years running
~2,297 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 27 states
winner 1:14:12
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
61%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,422 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
9,422
Median time
2:10:14
Latest turnout
1,108
States
49
Turnout by year
2019–2026
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Irving Marathon?
The Irving Marathon is held on Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Irving Marathon take place?
It takes place in Irving, Texas.
What distances does the Irving Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, VIP Area Access (Sat), VIP Area Access (Sun), Spectator Pass (Sat), Spectator Pass (Sun).
Is the Irving Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Irving Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Irving Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,422 runners who have completed the Irving Marathon.
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