DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)?
- DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K) is a running event held in Dallas, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Dallas, TX at 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)
Nov 1, 2026