Running Races in Dallas, TX
5K, 10K, and half marathon events across the Dallas metro — register online with Run Project.
Run Project
Dallas-area races built for local runners
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the most active running metros in the country. Every weekend offers something, but not every event delivers the same production quality, timing accuracy, or community focus. Run Project exists for runners who want chip-timed races with professional organization and a genuine connection to North Texas — not anonymous mega-events where you are just a bib number.
From the flagship Skyline Half Marathon to seasonal staples like Too Hot To Handle, Too Cold To Hold, and St Paddy’s Day Dash, the Dallas calendar mixes distance variety with predictable race-day standards you can plan a training season around.
This page is your Dallas running races hub: upcoming events, a full schedule table, training context for DFW athletes, registration steps, and answers to the questions first-time participants ask most often.
Why Dallas runners choose Run Project
Locally operated races with professional standards
Dallas-Fort Worth has no shortage of weekend 5Ks. What separates Run Project is the combination of chip timing, organized corrals, course support, and a give-back model that keeps dollars in North Texas communities. Every Dallas-area event on this page is operated by a team that understands DFW weather, parking logistics around lake courses, and what it feels like to train through a humid May.
Whether you are targeting your first 5K at St Paddy’s Day Dash or chasing a half marathon PR at Skyline, you get the same race-day infrastructure: medical support, hydration stations, results posted promptly, and a finish-line experience that respects both elites and back-of-pack finishers.
Run Project is part of the Racing Systems family of brands and represents a curated tier of events — not a single random road race, but a series with standards runners learn to trust season after season.
Train in DFW
Where Dallas runners prepare for race day
Most Dallas athletes build fitness on a mix of rail trails, lake loops, and neighborhood paths. Popular training grounds include the Katy Trail through Uptown and Oak Lawn, the White Rock Lake loop in East Dallas, and suburban path networks in Plano, Richardson, and Frisco. Hill work is limited compared to Austin, but wind on open lakefront segments teaches pacing discipline that pays off on race morning.
Seasonal planning matters. Summer races like Too Hot To Handle require heat acclimation and dawn long runs. Winter events like Too Cold To Hold reward layered clothing practice and realistic pace expectations when wind chill drops. Spring favorites including Skyline and St Paddy’s often deliver ideal racing temperatures — and the largest fields of the year.
New to structured training? Start with our first 5K training guide or the half marathon training plan if 13.1 miles is your goal.
Katy Trail
Flat, popular, and accessible — ideal for weekday easy runs and tempo segments away from traffic.
White Rock Lake
~9-mile loop with water fountains and distance markers. A staple for Dallas long runs year-round.
Suburban paths
Plano, Frisco, and Allen greenbelts offer lighted sections for early-morning summer training.
At a glance
Dallas area race calendar
All Run Project events with start lines in Dallas. Dates and distances are subject to organizer updates — confirm on each race page before travel planning.
| Race | Date | Location | Distances | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too Hot To Handle | September 12, 2026 | Dallas, TX | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Register |
| Too Cold To Hold | January 30, 2027 | Dallas, TX | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Register |
| St Paddy’s Day Dash | March 13, 2027 | Dallas, TX | 5K | Register |
| Skyline | April 17, 2027 | Dallas, TX | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Register |
How it works
From browsing to start line in four steps
- Choose your race and distance. Each event page lists 5K, 10K, half marathon, or fun run options with pricing tiers that may increase as the field fills.
- Register on Race Roster. Run Project uses Race Roster for secure checkout, wave assignment, and participant communications. Create an account so packet pickup instructions reach your inbox.
- Train with the date on your calendar. Backward-plan from race day. Use our training guides and arrive with realistic pace goals for Texas weather.
- Pick up your packet and race. Arrive early, hydrate, start conservatively, and enjoy a professionally timed Dallas running experience.
Upcoming races
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Each card links to the official race page with course details, packet pickup information, and registration through Race Roster.
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FAQ
Common questions
Skyline is Run Project’s flagship Dallas half marathon, drawing large fields and experienced production. Too Cold To Hold and Too Hot To Handle also offer 13.1-mile distances for runners who prefer winter or summer timing.
Yes. Professional chip or bib timing is standard. Results publish after the event on Run Project channels.
Absolutely. St Paddy’s Day Dash and other 5Ks welcome walkers and first-timers. Arrive early and start in the appropriate corral.
Pickup location and hours are emailed to registered participants and posted on each event page the week before the race.
Most courses have designated parking or shuttle guidance. Details vary by venue — check your race page for maps.
Policies are set per event and displayed in Race Roster checkout terms. Review before purchasing.
Free training resources are linked from event communications. We publish guides including first 5K and half marathon plans on this site.
Bookmark this hub and the main race calendar for the full interactive schedule.
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