2026 Irving Marathon
The 14th Annual Irving Marathon is set to take place on March 28, 2026, in Irving, Texas, with the start and finish line located at the Toyota Music Factory in the Las Colinas Urban Center. The event is expected to have mild to warm weather, with temperatures ranging between 60°F and 70°F, making it an ideal condition for runners aiming to achieve personal records or qualify for the Boston Marathon. The race is a road event described as "Fast & Flat" and is USATF Certified, offering a scenic route through the newly developed downtown Las Colinas. Participants can look forward to a well-organized event with a variety of distances, awards, and post-race amenities.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Marathon (26.2 miles)
- →Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- →10K (6.2 miles)
- →5K (3.1 miles)
What is the event type?
The event is a road race that is described as "Fast & Flat" and is USATF Certified. It is also a Boston Marathon Qualifying Race.
Where is the event held?
The event starts and finishes at the Toyota Music Factory in the Las Colinas Urban Center in Irving, Texas.
What is the route like?
The course is nicknamed "Fast & Flat" and is designed for runners aiming to achieve a Personal Record (PR) or qualify for the Boston Marathon. The route begins at the Toyota Music Factory and winds through the scenic, newly developed downtown Las Colinas. Key features include crossing the Las Colinas Canals, running along Lake Carolyn, traversing the newly developed Water Street, passing the iconic Las Colinas Mustangs sculptures, and returning via Las Colinas Boulevard to enjoy scenic water features before finishing back at the Toyota Music Factory. A route map is available here ↗.
What are the race day perks and post-race amenities?
Post-race amenities include free beer, food, and live entertainment at The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Participants will receive a gender-specific performance event shirt, a custom event bib with a timing chip, and access to free professional race photos, live tracking, and course maps with GPS Progress Alerts. Convenient parking is available.
What is included in the registration?
Registration includes a gender-specific performance event shirt, a custom event bib with a timing chip, free professional race photos, live tracking, and course maps with GPS Progress Alerts.
What is the awards structure for the event?
Awards include cash prizes for the top finishers in the marathon and half marathon, with specific amounts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. All distances have awards for the top finishers overall, masters, and age groups. Additionally, team challenge awards are given for the Fastest Team, Most-Participation Team, and Best Dressed Team.
What is the beneficiary of the event?
The event supports the Irving Schools Foundation, which provides scholarships for Irving ISD student volunteers.
What is the weather forecast for the event date?
The event is expected to have mild to warm weather, with temperatures ranging between 60°F and 70°F on March 28, 2026, in Irving, Texas.