Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon
Dallas's Too Cold to Hold half celebrates 30 years of flat, fast lakeside racing.
Race Date
Jan 30, 2027
Location
Dallas, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,634
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
For three decades, the Too Cold to Hold Half Marathon has brought runners to Norbuck Park on the shores of White Rock Lake. This flat, fast loop course offers stunning water views and a forgiving profile ideal for personal bests. About 640 runners from six states converge each year, with nearly a quarter returning for the unique winter race-day experience.
The course winds entirely on paved paths around the lake, with no hills to speak of and a consistent surface that encourages fast times. Typical race-day temperatures hover in the 40s and 50s, living up to the "frigid" billing while remaining comfortable for racing. The event is USATF certified and draws competitive fields, with winning times around 81 minutes.
Post-race, participants gather for a lively after-party featuring complimentary warm drinks, free food, and beer—all paired with great music. The atmosphere is celebratory and community-driven, making it easy to see why this race has endured for 30 years.
Race-provided description
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75218
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Park
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9212 years running
~639 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:21:27
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,634 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,634
Median time
2:07:00
Latest turnout
306
States
42
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon?
The Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon is held on Saturday, January 30, 2027.
Where does the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Dallas, Texas.
What distances does the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,634 runners who have completed the Too Cold To Hold Half Marathon.
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