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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas Love Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dallas, TX
Population
1,299,553
as of 2023
Elevation
478 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Dallas, Texas on November 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Dallas, Texas at 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)
Nov 1, 2026