
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
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
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas Love Fld, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
255,036
as of 2023
Elevation
505 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 4 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
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Irving Marathon
Mar 20, 2027